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  • Millipede Night Crawl

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Creep into the nighttime world of one of the forest’s most fascinating decomposers! Join our Naturalists for a closer look at millipedes as we explore the forest floor and discover how these many-legged creatures play an important role in keeping our ecosystem healthy. All ages welcome Weather dependent REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-2 Free Nature Center programming […]

    Free

  • Paper Botanicals – Fraser’s Magnolia

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    Paper Botanicals – Fraser’s Magnolia June 4, 2026, 9:00AM - 3:30PM Instructor: Cynthia Woodsong Celebrate the beauty of one of the Southern Appalachians’ most distinctive trees in this hands-on botanical art workshop focused on Fraser’s Magnolia (Magnolia fraseri). The workshop will begin with a short introduction to Fraser’s Magnolia led by Dr. James Costa, Executive Director of Highlands […]

    $100

  • MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | June 5

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program. Established at HBS in 2020, the MAPS bird banding station is part of a larger effort to assess trends in avian demographics across North America. During banding […]

    Free

  • Rock Outcrop and Cliff Ecology

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    2 Credit Hours June 8–12, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Laura Boggess, Mars Hill University & Mr. Gary Kauffman, USFS (Emeritus) Cliffs and rock outcrops are among the most striking and ecologically distinctive landscapes in the Southern Appalachians. These environments support rare, endemic, and specialized species shaped by extreme conditions and long-term geological processes—yet they remain understudied, […]

    $500

  • Salamander Meander

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Venture out after dark in search of one of the Plateau’s most elusive amphibians! Join our Naturalists as we explore cool, damp habitats and uncover the quiet lives of salamanders and the important role they play in our forest ecosystem. All ages welcome Weather dependent REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-9 Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands […]

    Free

  • Weird and Underappreciated Arthropods of North Carolina

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Zahner Conservation Lecture 1 Featured Speaker Dr. Matt Bertone, Entomologist and Director, NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (NCSU) Date: Thursday, June 11 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#arthropods Sponsored by Vicki and Donny Ferguson Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation

    Free

  • MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | June 15

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program. Established at HBS in 2020, the MAPS bird banding station is part of a larger effort to assess trends in avian demographics across North America. During banding […]

    Free

  • Amphibian Diversity & Biogeography Workshop

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    Amphibian Diversity & Biogeography Workshop June 15–16, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily Instructor: Patrick Brannon The Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to one of the greatest concentrations of salamander diversity in the world. This two-day workshop introduces participants to the remarkable amphibian species of the region while exploring the ecological and biogeographical patterns […]

    $200

  • What Bat is That?

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight. All ages welcome Weather dependent REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-16 Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

    Free

  • The Nature of Drawing: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    The Nature of Drawing: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook June 17, 2026 Instructor: Preston Montague Discover the art of observation and storytelling through the naturalist’s sketchbook in this creative, hands-on workshop led by artist, educator, and landscape architect Preston Montague. The naturalist’s sketchbook has long been a powerful tool for scientists, artists, and explorers to document the living […]