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SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture 1
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 1 – Birds\, Big Data\, and Citizen Science: Understanding the Impacts of Global Change\nFeatured Speaker: Allen Hurlbert\, Ph.D.; Professor of Biology; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \nDate: Thursday\, June 15th\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE \nSponsored by Kim & Rich Daugherty and Kathy & Bestor Ward. \nAs the world undergoes various facets of environmental change – from warming to habitat loss to shifts in seasonality – everyday people can help scientists understand the impacts on natural ecosystems through citizen science. In this talk\, Dr. Allen Hurlbert will provide examples of how citizen science has enhanced our understanding of how global change is impacting birds\, as well as insect bird food\, across North America\, and how you can help these efforts.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/zahner-lecture-1/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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SUMMARY:Biology and Identification of Ferns
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Joey Shaw (UT-Chattanooga) \nStudents will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the seedless vascular plants\, or cryptogams\, or pteridophytes\, including ferns and fern allies like lycopodium\, and obscure taxa like the Appalachian gametophyte. Within the framework of classification\, taxonomy\, and evolution\, we will dive deeply into studies of life cycles\, morphology\, basic anatomy\, ecology\, taxonomy\, and nomenclature. We will take daily field trips within the Southern Appalachians and within a couple hours drive to collect specimens\, bring them back to the laboratory\, and identify them to species. The majority of our time will be spent either collecting in the field or keying species in the laboratory; that is\, we will use the exercise of keying species to learn the important characters for identifying Southern Appalachian pteridophytes. Students will be encouraged to assemble reference collections and the last hours of the course will be spent assembling these collections. We will use various sources for species identification\, but the Guide to Tennessee Vascular Plants of Tennessee will be the main key for species identification.  \nPre-requisites: This course is designed for professional biologists\, naturalists\, and undergraduate/graduate students that who have an interest in ferns\, plant taxonomy\, or field botany and who have some experience with dichotomous keys.  No previous experience with ferns is required\, but if you have experience I can probably take you further in your knowledge. That is\, I have often taught this class and others to a diverse crowd of student’s wide spectrum of knowledge bases. Depending on the different field trips\, participants should be prepared to put in at least a couple of 12-hour days. \n\nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2023-academic-courses/
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/biology-and-identification-of-ferns-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230619T111500
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SUMMARY:NatureTime StoryTime
DESCRIPTION:June 19 & June 26 \n10:30 AM \nHighlands Nature Center \nFREE | No registration necessary \nJoin local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. After the StoryTime fun\, Ms. KK will take you on an interactive adventure walk! This program is geared towards elementary-aged children\, but all nature explorers are welcome. New Nature Themes each week (such as): Cute Critters\, Buggin’ Out\, Frogs & Reptiles Oh My!\, Going Camping\, and More! \nAbout Ms. KK:\nA beloved storyteller\, Ms. KK always puts her heart\, energy\, and infectious personality into every performance. Her enthusiasm and overall love of books is contagious. Ms. KK believes that when you open a book it opens up a world with endless possibilities. Whether she is performing virtually or in person\, Ms. KK will make sure everyone has fun! Honestly\, if I can make a child smile it makes my whole heart shine. Ms. KK taps into her former acting\, improv\, and voice-over skills as well as my years as a storyteller on YouTube and in Public libraries\, to make every performance full of fun and joy!
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/naturetime-storytime-3/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230620T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230620T220000
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SUMMARY:Folklore & Explore
DESCRIPTION:June 20th (Register HERE) \n9 – 10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required \nCurious about old wives’ tales\, superstitions\, & Sasquatch?  Explore the natural\, night-time beauty of the Botanical Garden while unearthing fascinating tales of Appalachian lore. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/folklore-explore/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230621T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230621T220000
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CREATED:20230526T184812Z
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UID:21596-1687381200-1687384800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Folklore & Explore
DESCRIPTION:June 21st (Register HERE)            \n9 – 10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required \nCurious about old wives’ tales\, superstitions\, & Sasquatch?  Explore the natural\, night-time beauty of the Botanical Garden while unearthing fascinating tales of Appalachian lore. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/folklore-explore-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230622T190000
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SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture 2
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 2 – Native Plants for the Vegetable Garden\n\nFeatured Speaker: Adam Bigelow; Plant Nerd and Guide; Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions \nDate: Thursday\, June 22nd\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE \nSponsored by Vicki & Donny Ferguson. \nNative plants benefit us\, our gardens\, and the landscapes and ecosystems we depend on. Learn about the benefits of native plants and the harm caused by invasive plants. We will discuss how native plants can attract beneficial insects\, beautify vegetable and flower gardens\, and provide nutrition to the dinner plate\, and help fill all of the roles that plants provide to our vegetable gardens and landscapes.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/zahner-lecture-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230625
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Bees w/ Spriggly's Beescaping
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 24th at the Highlands Nature Center \nFREE  |  Registration required for adult reading/walk \n  \nJoin Highlands Nature Center & Spriggly’s Beescaping for a day all about our native bees! \nProgram Schedule: \n10:30 – 11 AM:  A reading of ‘Finding Home’ + a short presentation about native pollinators  |  Family-friendly  |  No registration required \n12:30 – 1:30 PM:  Join author Brannen Basham as he takes you on an in-depth experience featuring some of the fascinating North American plants and animals found at the Nature Center\, along with a reading from his book ‘A Guide to the Wonderful World Around Us’   |  Adult-oriented  |  Registration required for this program HERE (registration opens June 3) \n2:30 – 3 PM:  A reading of ‘Finding Home’ + a short presentation about native pollinators  |  Family-friendly  |  No registration required \nBee tube rolling and coloring activities will be available in between the reading events!
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/celebrating-bees-w-sprigglys-beescaping/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
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UID:20843-1687651200-1688083199@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Field to Database: Collecting Biodiversity Data in the Age of Global Databases
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Joey Shaw (UT-Chattanooga)\n \n*Note course runs Sunday-Thursday* \nDuring this course\, students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of how biological collections are made in the field and eventually uploaded to national and international data portals\, like iDigBio or GBIF. We will help you to download and install important helpful apps and teach you how to use them in series to go from field to data portal. Students will leave the course having collected Plantae specimens\, made labels\, mounted specimens\, and uploaded digital data to global portals. In addition to teaching and focusing on these skills\, I can also help you key out and identify plant species that you might encounter and want to collect in the field\, although you should have some cursory skills. \nPre-requisites: This course is designed for young professionals who will be making biological collections of plants or fungi (professors\, conservation workers\, graduate students\, undergraduate students\, and naturalists)\, although it is open to others with an interest in this subject. No previous experience is required. Depending on the different field trips\, participants should be prepared to put in at least a couple of 12-hour days. It would be great if you have had at least a class in Field Botany\, Plant Taxonomy\, Local Flora\, or similar\, but that is not necessary either.  \nCourse Outcome: Leave having collected and digitized Plantae specimens\, including labels\, transcribed text data & images. \nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2023-academic-courses/.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/field-to-database-collecting-biodiversity-data-in-the-age-of-global-databases-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T165357Z
UID:20845-1687737600-1688169599@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Genetics of Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. JJ Apodaca (Tangled Bank Conservation) \nThe field of conservation genetics is rapidly emerging as an exceedingly vital component of conservation biology. This course focuses on salamanders to explore the fundamentals\, cutting edge techniques\, theories\, and issues surrounding conservation genetics. Salamanders are one of the most endangered vertebrate groups in the world and are extremely diverse in the southern Appalachians\, making them an ideal focal group for an introduction to the world of conservation genetics. In this short course\, participants will become familiar with how to design\, carry out\, and interpret a conservation genetic study. We will also focus on learning to identify\, work with\, and appreciate the local salamander diversity. Participants will become acquainted with commonly used laboratory techniques and current literature pertaining to the conservation genetics of salamanders. This course is designed for students and others interested in working in the field of wildlife management that want to learn more about conservation genetics. \nPre-requisites: Introductory biology\, ecology\, or permission of instructor. \n\nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2023-academic-courses/.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/conservation-genetics-of-salamanders-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230626T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
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SUMMARY:NatureTime StoryTime
DESCRIPTION:June 26 at 10:30 AM \nHighlands Nature Center \nFREE | No registration necessary \nJoin local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. After the StoryTime fun\, Ms. KK will take you on an interactive adventure walk! This program is geared towards elementary-aged children\, but all nature explorers are welcome. New Nature Themes each week (such as): Cute Critters\, Buggin’ Out\, Frogs & Reptiles Oh My!\, Going Camping\, and More! \nAbout Ms. KK:\nA beloved storyteller\, Ms. KK always puts her heart\, energy\, and infectious personality into every performance. Her enthusiasm and overall love of books is contagious. Ms. KK believes that when you open a book it opens up a world with endless possibilities. Whether she is performing virtually or in person\, Ms. KK will make sure everyone has fun! Honestly\, if I can make a child smile it makes my whole heart shine. Ms. KK taps into her former acting\, improv\, and voice-over skills as well as my years as a storyteller on YouTube and in Public libraries\, to make every performance full of fun and joy!
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/naturetime-storytime-4/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230627T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230627T220000
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SUMMARY:Salamander Meander
DESCRIPTION:June 27th (Register HERE)        \n9 – 10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required \nSearch for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends\, then join naturalists on a walk through the gardens to find local species. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/salamander-meander-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T185934Z
UID:21610-1687986000-1687989600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Salamander Meander
DESCRIPTION:June 28th (Register HERE) \n9 – 10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required \nSearch for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends\, then join naturalists on a walk through the gardens to find local species. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/salamander-meander-7/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T191329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T191329Z
UID:21624-1688061600-1688065200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture 3
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 3 – Microplastic Pollution in Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems\n\nFeatured Speaker: Austin D. Gray\, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences; Virginia Tech \nDate: Thursday\, June 29th\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE \nSponsored by Jennifer & Forrest McConnell and Jennie Stowers. \nPlastic pollution poses one of the greatest global risks to freshwater and marine ecosystems. The formation of microplastics from plastic debris has been shown to alter aquatic ecosystems by disrupting biota populations. In this talk\, topics surrounding plastic pollution\, microplastic occurrence and distribution\, toxicological impacts of microplastics\, toxicokinetic aspects of microplastic uptake and depuration\, and microplastic formation rates in marine and freshwater habitats will be discussed.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/zahner-lecture-3/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230705T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230705T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
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SUMMARY:A Buggy Evening
DESCRIPTION:July 5th (Register HERE)          \n9 – 10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required \nExperience the world of our smallest nocturnal creatures—insects! Learn to identify unique and beautiful insects then join naturalists to look for fireflies and nocturnal creepy crawlies in the Botanical Garden. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/a-buggy-evening-7/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T191426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T191426Z
UID:21626-1688666400-1688670000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture 4
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 4 – The Geology That Has Shaped the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau\n\nFeatured Speaker: Bill Jacobs\, Geology Enthusiast and Author of Whence These Special Places – The Geology of Cashiers\, Highlands & Panthertown Valley \nDate: Thursday\, July 6th\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE \nSponsored by Anne & Dick Goodsell: The Claude Sullivan Geology Initiative \nThe Highlands-Cashiers Plateau is a unique landscape\, with high valleys\, an extraordinary array of waterfalls and mountains\, and rich biodiversity. In this lecture\, we will explore the geologic processes\, stretching back over 500 million years\, that have created the Plateau and shaped today’s special landscape. Our speaker will use concepts and language comfortable for the non-scientist and will discuss how geology\, some of it ancient and some much more recent\, has determined the character and appearance of both the broader Plateau and many of its specific mountains and waterfalls.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/zahner-lecture-4/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230715
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230104T165518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T165518Z
UID:20847-1688947200-1689379199@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Brightfield and Fluorescence Microscopies
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Bob Youker (Western Carolina University) \nIn this lecture/lab course\, students will learn how to prepare their field samples for brightfield and fluorescence microscopic examination. Students will also learn how microscopes generate images\, the experimental conditions needed for optimal imaging of their specimens\, and learn basic image processing techniques for analysis. The course will be a combination of lecture and hands on specimen preparation and imaging (lab). Students can either provide specimens from their field research\, or work with the instructor to collect rotifers and other aquatic micro-invertebrates from the field to use in the lab portion.    \nLab time will be centered on learning the parts and functions of modern brightfield and fluorescence (widefield & confocal) microscopes\, preparing specimens (e.g.\, staining with fluorescent dyes)\, and acquiring images of their specimens for analysis. Students will learn to acquire images using a widefield fluorescence microscope and take a “field trip” to WCU to use the state-of-the-art Leica Stellaris 5 confocal microscope. We will also discuss some other modern approaches to fluorescence microscopy\, such as electron and super-resolution microscopies.  \nEach student will prepare a final report that compares brightfield to fluorescence images taken of their samples. The student will explain in detail the features observed using both methodologies and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The student will also give a short oral presentation on one microscopic technique not covered in the course and this topic will be selected from a list provided by the instructor. \nPre-requisites: Introductory biology sequence\n \n\nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2023-academic-courses/.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/introduction-to-brightfield-and-fluorescence-microscopies/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230711T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T184050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T184050Z
UID:21588-1689102000-1689104700@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:July 11th (Register HERE)                                            \nTime: 7pm – 7:45pm \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required \nWho-oo goes there? Join Balsam Mountain Trust for a special meeting with their live owl ambassadors and learn more about these amazing nocturnal raptors. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/owl-prowl-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230712T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T184414Z
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UID:21592-1689195600-1689199200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:July 12th (Register HERE) \nTime: 9pm-10pm \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nDiscover the nocturnal mammals who take to the skies! Learn about the fascinating world of bats\, then join naturalists in the Botanical Garden to seek them out. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/going-batty-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T191529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T191529Z
UID:21628-1689271200-1689274800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture 5
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 5 – History of National Forest Management in the Chattooga River Watershed\, and the Compelling Case for a New Mission for the Forest Service\n\nFeatured Speaker: Buzz Williams; Emeritus Executive Director & Program Specialist\, Chattooga Conservancy \nDate: Thursday\, July 13th\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE \nSponsored by Bryding Adams & Bob Rathburn\, Lynda Anderson & Ken Conover\, Margie Bauer & Jim Parker\, Janet & Scott Clarke\, Leslie & Jim Costa\, Diane Lennox & Paul Manos\, Helen & Russ Regnery\, and Dollie Swanson. \nNational forest lands in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau encompass a very sensitive and ecologically rich landscape. These forests are critical for recreation\, preserving biological diversity\, protecting drinking water supplies\, producing clean air—and now\, for fighting climate change. These forests are managed by the Forest Service under the US Department of Agriculture and are subjected to intensive logging and cultivation as tree crops. Recently\, the Forest Service decided to cut down rare old-growth trees and increase the amount of logging on public lands in western NC. Scientific research indicates that logging on federal forests is a substantial source of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Recent studies also found that one of the best ways to mitigate the effects of climate change is by restoring and protecting mature and old-growth forest ecosystems\, which store large amounts of carbon. This talk will provide an overview of national forest management in the Chattooga River watershed\, and why mitigating the effects of climate change requires a new mission for the Forest Service—one that prioritizes protecting and restoring a network of mature and old-growth forest ecosystems\, to ensure biological diversity and management aimed at fighting climate change.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/zahner-lecture-5/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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UID:20853-1689552000-1689983999@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Mushrooms of the Carolinas and the Southern Appalachian Region
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Alan and Arleen Bessette \nDue to this workshop’s popularity\, priority will be given to those who haven’t taken the workshop before. \nThis workshop will focus on the mycological diversity of North & South Carolina\, and the Southern Appalachian Region. \nActivities will consist of lectures/presentations on topics such as (but not limited to): Identification Techniques\, Major Groups of Fungi\, Ecology\, Edibility & Toxicity; daily field work (forays); and laboratory/class activities where participants will be introduced to the use of field keys\, microscopy\, documentary photographic techniques\, and more. \nDesigned for beginners wanting a solid introduction to mycology\, and for more advanced individuals wishing to pursue their personal mycological interests\, this workshop facilitates learning in a relaxed group setting in a unique and mycologically rich area. \nCost: $500 workshop fee + $300 housing fee (strongly encouraged) \nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-workshops/.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/mushrooms-of-the-carolinas-and-the-southern-appalachian-region/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230729
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230104T165638Z
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UID:20849-1689552000-1690588799@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Forest Ecosystems of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Dr. Steph Jeffries (NC State Univesity)\, Dr. Alan Weakley (UNC-Chapel Hill)\, and Dr. Julie Tuttle (UNC-Chapel Hill) \nCheck back later for a description and pre-requisites.\n \n\nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2023-academic-courses/.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/forest-ecosystems-of-the-southern-appalachians/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230718T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T184920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T184920Z
UID:21598-1689714000-1689717600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Folklore & Explore
DESCRIPTION:July 18th (Register HERE)      \n9 – 10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required \nCurious about old wives’ tales\, superstitions\, & Sasquatch?  Explore the natural\, night-time beauty of the Botanical Garden while unearthing fascinating tales of Appalachian lore. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/folklore-explore-3/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230719T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230719T220000
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CREATED:20230526T185116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T185116Z
UID:21600-1689800400-1689804000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Folklore & Explore
DESCRIPTION:July 19th (Register HERE) \n9 – 10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required \nCurious about old wives’ tales\, superstitions\, & Sasquatch?  Explore the natural\, night-time beauty of the Botanical Garden while unearthing fascinating tales of Appalachian lore. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/folklore-explore-4/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T191622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T191622Z
UID:21630-1689876000-1689879600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture 6
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 6 – Bird Talk: An Exploration of Avian Communication\n\nFeatured Speaker: Barbara Ballentine\, Ph.D.; Associate Professor; Western Carolina University \nDate: Thursday\, July 20th\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE \nSponsored by Miriam & Vernon Skiles and Mary Todd & Jimmy Davis. \nBirds use acoustic\, visual\, and even olfactory signals in social contexts that are important for successful reproduction and survival. Signaling works because it offers advantages to both the sender and receiver. Understanding how signals are used by birds to communicate provides insight into the amazing lives of birds.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/zahner-lecture-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230725T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T190129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T190129Z
UID:21612-1690318800-1690322400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Moths
DESCRIPTION:July 25th (Register HERE)                                  \n9-10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required                    \nCelebrate National Moth Week with us! Learn about the many kinds of moths that call our area home\, then join naturalists to see which ones we can find in the Botanical Garden. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/amazing-moths/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230726T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T190231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T190231Z
UID:21614-1690405200-1690408800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Moths
DESCRIPTION:July 26th (Register HERE)                   \n9-10 PM \nFREE\, all ages welcome \nRegistration required                    \nCelebrate National Moth Week with us! Learn about the many kinds of moths that call our area home\, then join naturalists to see which ones we can find in the Botanical Garden. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/amazing-moths-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T191737Z
UID:21632-1690480800-1690484400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture 7
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 7 – Sounds Wild and Broken\n\nFeatured Speaker: David George Haskell\, Ph.D.; Author and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor; University of the South \nDate: Thursday\, July 27th\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE \nSponsored by Rosemary & Bill Stiefel. \nSonic communication was a late-comer to the evolution of life on Earth. But once song got started\, the links that it forged became powerful generative forces. Today\, the diverse sounds around us – from chirping crickets\, to birdsong\, to the human music in our earbuds – reveal the many layers of this evolutionary and cultural creativity. Yet sonic diversity is also threatened worldwide. Using examples from his own explorations of sound\, Haskell will show how attention to the sensory richness of the world\, especially its sonic dimensions\, can root and guide exploration\, ethics\, and action.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/zahner-lecture-7/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230812
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SUMMARY:Fleshy Fungi of the Southern Blue Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Andy Methven (Eastern Illinois University\, Emeritus) \n\nStudents will be introduced to the fleshy fungi (Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes) that occur on the Highlands Plateau. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of macro- and micro-morphological features in the identification of genera and species as well as the ecological role of fungi in the ecosystem. Additional topics may be added depending on student interest. The daily routine will consist of a morning lecture followed by a field trip until early afternoon. Collections will be examined and identified after returning from the field and an opportunity provided to assemble a collection of dried fleshy fungi. Microscopes and chemical reagents necessary for accurate species determinations will be available for use. The laboratory will be open in the evenings for additional study of collections. \nPre-requisites: Introductory biology\, ecology\, or permission of instructor \n\nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2023-academic-courses/.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/fleshy-fungi-of-the-southern-blue-ridge/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230526T191830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T191830Z
UID:21634-1691085600-1691089200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture 8
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 8 – Archaeoastronomy in Southwestern North Carolina\n\nFeatured Speakers: Jane M. Eastman\, Ph.D.; Associate Professor; Anthropology and Sociology Department; Western Carolina University\n& Brett Riggs\, Ph.D.; Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of Cherokee Studies; Western Carolina University \nDate: Thursday\, August 3rd\nTime: 6pm – 7pm\nCost: FREE \nSponsored by Suzanne & Don Duggan\, Julie Farrow\, Florence & Tom Holmes\, Ruthie & Franko Oliver\, Adele & Nick Scielzo\, and Margaret Waters. \nIn ancient Cherokee perspective\, the matters of this world\, the Above World and the Beneath World intertwine\, and Cherokee peoples constructed ritual landscapes to engage the beings and forces of these realms. Recent investigations in the Little Tennessee River Valley have revealed one such landscape that marks astronomical phenomena and bespeaks sophisticated systems for measuring calendrical time and the cycles central to Cherokee life. These patterns indicate complex observational sciences that guided functions of indigenous societies long before European contact.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/zahner-lecture-8/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zahner Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTSTAMP:20260403T195802
CREATED:20230104T170104Z
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UID:20857-1691366400-1691798399@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Writing the Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Sylvia Torti\, University of Utah \nIn this 5-day workshop we will explore the ways that notions of “nature” and “the self” intersect through writing\, and we’ll do so embedded in the fabulous Appalachian Mountains. \nUsing the text Mountains Piled upon Mountains: Appalachian Nature Writing in the Anthropocene edited by Jessica Cory\, we’ll learn the basic elements of good storytelling through reading and discussion. And then we’ll embark on our own generative storytelling from our personal lives\, history and experiences at Highlands Biological Station. \nEach day will consist of an invigorating combination of: walks\, plant and animal identification\, discussion of texts\, workshopping of your work (previously submitted) and time to write. We’ll finish the week with a reading open to the HBS community. \nNo later than August 1: Email instructor with 10 pages of double-spaced writing (sylvia.torti@utah.edu). I cannot guarantee that I can review and comment on your work if I don’t receive it by August 1st. \nYou will be assigned one reading from the Cory book to read per instructions prior to August 7. \nCost: $500 course fee + $300 housing fee (strongly encouraged) \nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-workshops/.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/writing-the-appalachians/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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