Who winters in these woods? Join the Highlands Biological Station as we take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join us as we take an easy walk around the campus to find our feathered friends. Dress for the weather. Binoculars will be provided. The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. Meet at the Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd. The Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University. Monday, February 17th 10 AM to 11:30 AM Free, all ages welcome For more information, please call (828) 526-2623.

Let’s go outside and explore! Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories, walks, and activities for their little ones. Each week we will have a different seasonal topic. Be prepared to go outside rain or shine! Fridays, 10 am – 11 am Free, children of all abilities welcome. No registration necessary, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like! Adults must attend with their children. To participate, come to the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed. For more information, please call (828) 526-2623. The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.

Let’s go outside and explore! Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories, walks, and activities for their little ones. Each week we will have a different seasonal topic. Be prepared to go outside rain or shine! Fridays, 10 am – 11 am Free, children of all abilities welcome. No registration necessary, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like! Adults must attend with their children. To participate, come to the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed. For more information, please call (828) 526-2623. The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.

There is always something changing in the Highlands Botanical Garden! Take a guided tour to see what's new in our demonstration gardens and among the hundreds of species that call our campus home. Tours are on the 1st Monday of every month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Tours are weather dependent. Meet at the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Rd. The Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University. For more information, call (828) 526-2623.

Let’s go outside and explore! Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories, walks, and activities for their little ones. Each week we will have a different seasonal topic. Be prepared to go outside rain or shine! Fridays, 10 am – 11 am Free, children of all abilities welcome. No registration necessary, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like! Adults must attend with their children. To participate, come to the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed. For more information, please call (828) 526-2623. The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.

Let’s go outside and explore! Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories, walks, and activities for their little ones. Each week we will have a different seasonal topic. Be prepared to go outside rain or shine! Fridays, 10 am – 11 am Free, children of all abilities welcome. No registration necessary, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like! Adults must attend with their children. To participate, come to the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed. For more information, please call (828) 526-2623. The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.

Nature 101: The Buzz about Bees-How Can We Help? Tuesday, March 17th 1 PM to 2 PM Free, all ages welcome Catch up on all the spring buzz! Join the Highlands Nature Center as we get to know our native bees a little better. Through a short introduction and a walk around campus we'll find out what "weeds" are actually perfect for pollinators and discover some tricks for being bee-friendly. Meet at the Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd. The Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University. This event is weather dependent. For more information call (828) 526-2623.

Let’s go outside and explore! Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories, walks, and activities for their little ones. Each week we will have a different seasonal topic. Be prepared to go outside rain or shine! Fridays, 10 am – 11 am Free, children of all abilities welcome. No registration necessary, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like! Adults must attend with their children. To participate, come to the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed. For more information, please call (828) 526-2623. The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.

Let’s go outside and explore! Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories, walks, and activities for their little ones. Each week we will have a different seasonal topic. Be prepared to go outside rain or shine! Fridays, 10 am – 11 am Free, children of all abilities welcome. No registration necessary, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like! Adults must attend with their children. To participate, come to the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed. For more information, please call (828) 526-2623. The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.

Let’s go outside and explore! Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories, walks, and activities for their little ones. Each week we will have a different seasonal topic. Be prepared to go outside rain or shine! Fridays, 10 am – 11 am Free, children of all abilities welcome. No registration necessary, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like! Adults must attend with their children. To participate, come to the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed. For more information, please call (828) 526-2623. The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.