Don't let the lack of leaves scare you. Join the Highlands Nature Center to learn how to identify common trees in the winter. We will review a few tricks before exploring the Botanical Gardens and putting our sleuthing skills to work. Tuesday, January 28th 1 PM to 2 PM Free, all ages welcome Meet at the Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Rd). The Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University. 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.

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.

The snow on Saturday, Feb. 8th forced us to reschedule this event to Friday, Feb. 14th. Bundle up and bring your flashlight to wander through the garden hand in hand this Valentine's Day on this one night only. After you explore the winter forest, join us for hot drinks and warm up by our fire in the Meadow by the Valentine House (888 Horse Cove Road). Free, all ages welcome. Walks are self-guided. In the case of rain or severe weather, this event will be canceled. Check our Facebook page for updates on this event. The Botanical Garden is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU. For more information, please call (828) 526-2623.