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

Pollinator Party Walk

Highlands Nature Center

Sunday, May 21  |  2 - 3:30 PM  |  Registration required HERE FREE admission This Endangered Species Day, join Mainspring Conservation Trust & Highlands Nature Center for an easy stroll […]

Free

Introduction to Plant Ecophysiology in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

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

Instructor: Dr. Howie Neufeld (Appalachian State University) A short course on basic plant ecophysiology instrumentation and techniques, designed for beginners and advanced students alike. Students will learn the operating principles […]

NCN: Salamander Meander (Members Only)

Highlands Nature Center

Friday, May 26 | 9 – 10 PM Limited spaces | Registration required HERE (registration opens Monday, May 22) FREE admission, donation appreciated Kick off Highlands Nature Center’s summer season […]

Free

NatureTime StoryTime

Highlands Nature Center

May 29 | June 12 | June 19 | June 26 10:30 AM Highlands Nature Center FREE | No registration necessary Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature […]

Free

Nature Center Holiday Hours

Highlands Nature Center

Highlands Nature Center is Open for Memorial Day Weekend! Extended Holiday Hours: Sunday, May 28, 12 – 4 PM FREE admission

Free