Lichen Identification Workshop

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

Dr. Jessi Allen (EWU) and Dr. James Lendemer (NYBG) This course will focus on lichen identification, both in the lab and in the field, including basic morphology and chemical tests, […]

Spiders of the Southern Appalachians

Instructors: Dr. Sarah Stellwagen (UNC - Charlotte) and Dr. Kefyn Catley (Western Carolina University Emeritus) Spiders are one of the most diverse groups of animals, and the many different ecosystems […]

Mushrooms of the Carolinas and Southern Appalachian Region

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

Dr. Alan Bessette and Arleen Bessette (Authors of multiple mushroom field guides) ** This workshop is currently full and has an extensive waitlist. If additional spots open up we will […]

Grasses of the Southern Appalachians

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

Instructor: Dr. Paul McKenzie (USFWS, Emeritus) This class will include a detailed description of the grass flower, inflorescence type, habitat and ecological associations, Tribal affinities, distribution, and habit differences. The […]

Mosquitoes of the Southern Appalachians

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

Instructor: Dr. Brian Byrd (Western Carolina University) Check back later for a description and pre-requisites.

Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies

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

Instructor: Dr. John Morse Natural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera), and caddisflies (Trichoptera), including systematics, ecology, and behavior of larvae and adults, with emphasis on those aspects […]

BEE Kind | Forest Bathing Walk (5/20)

HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United States

Saturday, May 20th | 5 – 8 PM | Register HERE Highlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) $20/ person | Registration required Join Robin Hancock of Renewal […]

$20

BEE Kind | Forest Bathing Walk (5/21)

HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United States

Saturday, May 21st  |  9 AM - 12 PM  | Register HERE Highlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) $20/ person | Registration required Join Robin Hancock of […]

$20