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SUMMARY:Macrofungi of the Blue Ridge
DESCRIPTION:4 Credit Hours\nAugust 3–14\, 2026\nInstructors: Dr. Rachel Swenie\, Harvard University \nThis hands-on course introduces students to the collection\, identification\, and diversity of macrofungi—including mushrooms—of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. \nStudents will develop skills in field collection\, morphological and anatomical identification\, and specimen preservation for continued study. \nLecture and discussion topics include: \nThe biology of the mushroom lifecycle \nEcological roles of fungi \nFungal diversity and evolutionary relationships \nDocumenting and preserving field specimens \nDNA barcoding methods \nEach day includes a morning field trip followed by an afternoon lecture and laboratory session. In the lab\, students will examine and identify collections using morphological analysis and dichotomous keys. Microscopes and chemical reagents will be available for accurate species determinations. \nFungal specimens will be dried and labeled for herbarium preservation\, and the lab will remain open in the evenings for additional study and exploration.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/macrofungi-of-the-blue-ridge/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science on the Rocks: Darwin\, Wallace\, and the Making of The Descent of Man
DESCRIPTION:Science on the Rocks: Darwin\, Wallace\, and the Making of The Descent of Man📅 Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026 | 4:00 PM📍 Weyman\, Highlands Biological StationFree and open to the public \nJoin Highlands Biological Station as we close out the 2026 Science on the Rocks series with a special conversation featuring Dr. Jim Costa and his new book. \nIn this engaging final talk of the season\, Dr. Costa will explore the scientific\, historical\, and personal forces that helped shape Charles Darwin’s The Descent of Man. The talk will trace the intellectual world of Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace\, examining how their ideas on evolution\, natural selection\, and humanity developed\, overlapped\, and diverged. \nDrawing from his new book\, Dr. Costa will share insights into the history of evolutionary thought\, the correspondence and debates that shaped the era\, and the “mountain of facts” Darwin worked to organize into one of his most significant works. \nCome curious\, bring your questions\, and settle in for an informal evening of science\, history\, and conversation at HBS. Attendees are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. \nPresenter: Dr. Jim CostaTopic: Darwin\, Wallace\, and the making of The Descent of ManLocation: Weyman\, Highlands Biological Station
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/science-on-the-rocks-darwin-wallace-and-the-making-of-the-descent-of-man/
LOCATION:Weyman Building\, 265 N 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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