Eyes to the skies! Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join us as we take an easy walk around the garden to find our feathered friends. Binoculars available to borrow. All ages welcome FREE | No registration required Meet at 111 Lower Lake Rd Weather dependent Program funded by:

Saturdays in November (through 11/22) Watch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! Program provided by:

Saturdays in November (through 11/22) Watch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! Program provided by:

Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic. We will have plenty of supplies to go around for everyone to get creative. We look forward to seeing you! December 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th FREE | Drop-In, from 10 am - 3:30 pm Program provided by:

Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic. We will have plenty of supplies to go around for everyone to get creative. We look forward to seeing you! December 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th FREE | Drop-In, from 10 am - 3:30 pm Program provided by:

Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic. We will have plenty of supplies to go around for everyone to get creative. We look forward to seeing you! December 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th FREE | Drop-In, from 10 am - 3:30 pm Program provided by:

Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic. We will have plenty of supplies to go around for everyone to get creative. We look forward to seeing you! December 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th FREE | Drop-In, from 10 am - 3:30 pm Program provided by:

Join us at the Nature Center to get into the holiday spirit and create personalized gift wrap and handmade cards! Enjoy this fun and festive activity together as a family, or as a chance to wrap up the holiday magic. We will have plenty of supplies to go around for everyone to get creative. We look forward to seeing you! December 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th FREE | Drop-In, from 10 am - 3:30 pm Program provided by:

In accordance with Western Carolina University’s holiday schedule and protocol, the Highlands Biological Station will be closed to the public from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. Please note that while our Botanical Gardens will remain open daily from dawn to dusk, all public facilities, offices, and indoor spaces will be closed during this time. We encourage you to plan your visit accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Station in the new year!