CANCELED: Salamander Bio Course Ends (1st-13th)

Biology of Southern Appalachian Salamanders: June 1 - June 13 Dr. Ken Kozak, University of Minnesota & Dr. Joe Pechmann, WCU (download syllabus) The Southern Appalachians are renowned for the […]

CANCELED: Mammals Course Begins (15th-26th)

Southern Appalachian Mammals: June 15 - 26 Dr. Ed Pivorun, Clemson University & Ms. Rada Petric UNC-Greensboro (download syllabus) This mammals course will emphasize the mammalian fauna of the Southern […]

CANCELED: EPT 1 Course Begins (15th-26th)

Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, & Caddisflies : June 15 - June 26 Dr. John Morse, Clemson University Natural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera), and caddisflies (Trichoptera), including […]

CANCELED: Fishes Workshop

Fishes of the Tuckasegee with Jason Meador June 16th, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Western North Carolina has the richest aquatic diversity in the state. Come see fish unique to […]

$150

CANCELED: Going Batty

Highlands Nature Center

June 16th, 8:30 PM- 9:30 PM Nature Center Nights: Going Batty Discover the nocturnal mammals who take to the skies! Learn about the fascinating world of bats, then join naturalists […]

Free

CANCELED: Eco Trekkers: Highs and Lows Ends (Ages 10+)

Highlands Nature Center

Explore the wonders of the Blue Ridge on all-day hikes! Adventure to overlooks in the area, take a dip in a mountain stream, and see how the world changes as […]

$220

CANCELED: Tiny Homes: Nature Edition Begins (Ages 4-6)

Highlands Nature Center

Jump into where the wild things live! Explore the many kinds of homes in our forests, from the tops of trees to deep underground, and find out what animals live […]

$80

CANCELED: Animal Actors Begins (Ages 7-9)

Highlands Nature Center

Step into an animal’s paws for the week! Create camouflaged creatures, study skulls, and get a bird’s eye view on life. Registration required.

$150

CANCELED: A Buggy Evening

Highlands Nature Center

June 23rd, 9 PM- 10 PM Nature Center Nights: A Buggy Evening Experience the world of our smallest nocturnal creatures—insects! Learn to identify unique and beautiful insects then join naturalists […]

Free