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Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies: Session 2
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States4 Credit Hours July 6-17, 2026 Instructors: Session 1: Dr. John Morse, Clemson University & Dr. Alexander Orfinger, Dalton State College. Session 2: Dr. John Morse, Clemson University & Dr. Kelly Murray-Stoker, Emory University This immersive, two-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to the natural history, evolution, and taxonomy of the three major aquatic insect […]
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Salamander Meander
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesVenture 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/#july-7 Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands […]
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Insects & Insect Signs in the Gardens
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesJoin Dr. Jim Costa for a free gardens tour exploring “Insects and Insect Signs in the Garden” on Wednesday, July 8 at noon. Meet at the Highlands Nature Center. Free and open to all.
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Science on the Rocks: Woodland Salamanders
Weyman Building 265 N 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesScience on the Rocks: Woodland Salamanders📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Grant-in-Aid researchers David Adams and Evangeline Bradley for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation focused on woodland salamanders. David’s work integrates physiology with long-term mark-recapture data to better understand salamander population […]
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | July 9
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Southern Appalachian Freshwater Resilience and Recovery Post-Hurricane Helene
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesZahner Conservation Lecture 4 Featured Speaker Julie DeMeester, Ph.D., Director of Freshwater and Coastal Programs, The Nature Conservancy, North Carolina Chapter Date: Thursday, July 9 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#freshwater Sponsored by Martha & Michael Dupuis, Monte & Palmer Gaillard, and Melanie & Tom Mauldin Organized by […]
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What Bat is That?
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesStretch 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/#july-14 Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.
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Science on the Rocks: Bats, Geology, and Conservation
Weyman Building 265 N 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesScience on the Rocks: Bats, Geology, and Conservation📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public Join Grant-in-Aid researcher Cam McClellan for an informal Science on the Rocks conversation exploring the connections between bats, geology, and conservation in North Carolina. Cam’s research considers how geological context can […]
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The Venomous Snakes of Western North Carolina
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesZahner Conservation Lecture 5 Featured Speaker Carlton Burke, local naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator, Carolina Mountain Naturalists Date: Thursday, July 16 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#snakes Sponsored by Gayle Watkins & Andy Chmar Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | July 17
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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