CANCELED: Starlight Stroll

Highlands Nature Center

July 7th 9 pm-10 pm Nature Center Nights: Starlight Stroll Unlock the history and mystery of the cosmos as we study the night sky! Hear stories of the stars from […]

Free

CANCELED: EPT 2 Course Ends (June 29th- July 10th)

Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, & Caddisflies : June 29 - July 10 Dr. John Morse, Clemson University Natural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera), and caddisflies (Trichoptera), including […]

CANCELED: Eco Trekkers: Wild Waters Ends (Ages 10+)

Highlands Nature Center

Explore the wonders of the Blue Ridge on all-day hikes! Adventure to waterfalls in the area, take a dip in a mountain lake, and follow our streams as they rush […]

$220

CANCELED: Fungi Course Begins (13th-24th)

Fleshy Fungi of the Highlands Plateau: July 13 - July 24 Dr. Andy Methven, Savannah State University (download syllabus) Students will be introduced to the fleshy fungi (Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes) […]

CANCELED: Who’s Hoo Begins (Ages 4-6)

Highlands Nature Center

Get to know your nature neighbors! Go searching for salamanders in streams, come across caterpillars creeping through the Botanical Garden, and learn about animal life cycles. Registration required.

$80

CANCELED: Habitat Hikers Begins (Ages 7-9)

Highlands Nature Center

Spot the animals living all around us! Dig into the dirt, trek through streams, and look through your binoculars to uncover hidden habitats and the creatures that live there. Registration […]

$150

CANCELED: Going Batty

Highlands Nature Center

July 14th, 9 PM- 10 PM Nature Center Nights: Going Batty Discover the nocturnal mammals who take to the skies! Learn about the fascinating world of bats, then join naturalists […]

Free

CANCELED: Fireflies 101 Workshop

Fireflies 101 with Dr. Luiz Da Silveira on July 15 $125 July 15, 2-6 pm learn about fireflies; 6-8 pm dinner on your own; 8-10 pm view fireflies Did you […]

$125

CANCELED: Fishes Course Ends (6th – 17th)

Biology of Southern Appalachian Fishes: July 6 - July 17 Dr. Mollie Cashner, Austin Peay University The southern Appalachians supports one of the richest fresh water fish faunas in North […]