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SUMMARY:The Skin You're In (Drop-In Station)
DESCRIPTION:Do you think you can identify an animal by its fur? Drop in for a few minutes\, or stay and pair the ‘Who’s Out There?’ activities with this hands-on opportunity to see and feel a variety of animal skins! \nJanuary 16th & 17th | 30th & 31st\nFREE | Drop-In\, from 10 am – 3:30 pm \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/the-skin-youre-in-jan16/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/the-skin-youre-in.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T153000
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CREATED:20251217T192557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T193752Z
UID:28817-1768557600-1768577400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Who’s Out There? (Drop-in Station)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau. Our Education Specialists will be ready to welcome folks back with engaging conversations\, interesting facts about our local flora and fauna\, and a self-guided “specimen search” through our botanical gardens. \nJanuary 16th & 17th | 30th & 31st\nFREE | Drop-In\, from 10 am – 3:30 pm \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/whos-out-there-jan16/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251008T143801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T143929Z
UID:27819-1766534400-1767398399@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Winter Break Closure
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you back to the Station in the new year!
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/winter-break-closure/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Winter-Break.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Biological Station":MAILTO:hbs@wcu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251124T152126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152126Z
UID:28513-1766224800-1766244600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDecember 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th\nFREE | Drop-In\, from 10 am – 3:30 pm \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-wrap-up-dec-20/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nature-Center-Wrap-Up.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251219T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251124T152000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152000Z
UID:28510-1766138400-1766158200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDecember 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th\nFREE | Drop-In\, from 10 am – 3:30 pm \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-wrap-up-dec-19/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nature-Center-Wrap-Up.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251124T151623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T151623Z
UID:28506-1765620000-1765639800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDecember 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th\nFREE | Drop-In\, from 10 am – 3:30 pm \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-wrap-up-dec-13/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nature-Center-Wrap-Up.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251124T151306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T151357Z
UID:28501-1765533600-1765553400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDecember 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th\nFREE | Drop-In\, from 10 am – 3:30 pm \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-wrap-up-dec-12/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nature-Center-Wrap-Up.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251124T150752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T151104Z
UID:28492-1764928800-1764948600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Nature Center Wrap-Up (Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDecember 5th | 12th & 13th | 19th & 20th\nFREE | Drop-In\, from 10 am – 3:30 pm \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-wrap-up-dec-5/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nature-Center-Wrap-Up.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251027T143011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T143011Z
UID:27946-1763809200-1763811000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Snake Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in November (through 11/22) \nWatch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/snake-feeding-nov-22/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/snake-feeding.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251027T142846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T142846Z
UID:27944-1763204400-1763206200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Snake Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in November (through 11/22) \nWatch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/snake-feeding-nov-15/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251115T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251027T142156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T142156Z
UID:27933-1763193600-1763197200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Morning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBinoculars available to borrow. \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | No registration required \nMeet at 111 Lower Lake Rd\nWeather dependent \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bird-walk-nov-2025/
LOCATION:HBS North Campus\, 111 Lower Lake Road\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bird-Walk-nov.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251027T142716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T142716Z
UID:27942-1762599600-1762601400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Snake Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in November (through 11/22) \nWatch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/snake-feeding-nov-8/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/snake-feeding.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251027T142545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T142545Z
UID:27939-1761994800-1761996600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Snake Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in November (through 11/22) \nWatch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! \nProgram provided by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/snake-feeding-nov-1/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/snake-feeding.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20251024T122504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T122504Z
UID:27914-1761753600-1761760800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story
DESCRIPTION:A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story\nDate: Wednesday\, October 29\, 2025Time: 4:00 PMLocation: Lewis Hall\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NCAdmission: Free and open to the public \nIn 1915\, a young\, charismatic Japanese man with a mysterious past entered the Appalachian culture of Asheville\, North Carolina. Suspected of being a spy and targeted by the Ku Klux Klan\, he persevered with a passion for photography and for the mountains he adopted—bringing to life the landscapes that would become the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail. \nA Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story dives deep into the life of the man known as George Masa through groundbreaking genealogical and historical research. The film reveals how and why Masa left Japan\, his stormy period in the Pacific Northwest\, and his journey to the Southern Appalachian Mountains\, where he reinvented himself as a talented and influential photographer\, filmmaker\, businessman\, mapmaker\, hiker\, and friend to many. \nTold through a cinema verité style and featuring passionate researchers\, archivists\, historians\, and activists in both the United States and Japan\, the film blends anime-style imagery with hundreds of Masa’s own photographs to illustrate his extraordinary story and the timeless beauty of the region. \nUltimately\, A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story celebrates how one inspired man from Japan overcame fear\, intimidation\, and loneliness to capture images of another culture and landscape that became personally redemptive and deeply influential in shaping the conservation legacy of the Southern Appalachians. \nHosted and sponsored by:Cashiers Historical SocietyAlbert Carlton–Cashiers Community LibraryHighlands Biological FoundationHighlands-Cashiers Land TrustHighlands Historical Society
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/a-life-reimagined-the-george-masa-story/
LOCATION:Lewis Hall\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Masa-Doc-Horizontal.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251028T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250929T162146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T145241Z
UID:27635-1761670800-1761676200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Enchanted Forest - Cancelled - But Stop By This Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:🌧 UPDATE: Enchanted Forest Cancelled\nDue to Monday’s rain\, our forest trails are too soggy and slippery for tonight’s Enchanted Forest event — but the fun isn’t over! 🎃 \nJoin us this Friday & Saturday (Oct 31–Nov 1) for a self-guided Halloween Scavenger Hunt through the Highlands Botanical Garden between 10 AM–4 PM. \nThen\, head inside the Highlands Nature Center for hands-on activities\, trick-or-treating\, and Halloween crafts! Make your own treat bag\, grab some goodies\, and show off your costume. 👻 \n📍 Highlands Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd\n🎟️ FREE | No registration required \n——- \nThe Highlands Biological Foundation invites you to The Enchanted Forest! \nA family-friendly program Tuesday\, October 28\, 5:00-6:30 pm. \nCome trick-or-treating along the forest trails of the Highlands Botanical Garden and learn more about some creatures that we associate with Halloween! \nFREE | No registration necessary \nCostumes encouraged! \nMeet in the amphitheater behind Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Rd).\nWeather dependent \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/enchanted-forest-2025/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater\, 930 Horse Cove Road\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/enchanted-forest-2025-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250928T180408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T180408Z
UID:27600-1761386400-1761408000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Black Bear Bonanza! (All Day Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nature Center for drop-in learning about black bears!  \nAll ages welcome | FREE | No registration required! \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/black-bear-bonanza-all-day-drop-in/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/black-bear-bonanza-oct.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250928T183508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T192158Z
UID:27619-1761379200-1761382800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Morning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBinoculars available to borrow. \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | No registration required \nMeet at 111 Lower Lake Rd\nWeather dependent \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/morning-bird-walk-oct25/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bird-Walk-oct.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250928T183106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T183106Z
UID:27617-1761233400-1761237000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Nature Center Drawing Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy drawing or find inspiration in nature? Join us for the Nature Center’s Drawing Club! We’ll start with a drawing prompt and then spend some time out on the garden trails. Supplies will be available\, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and materials.  \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | No registration required \nMeet at the Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-drawing-club-oct23/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/drawing-club-oct.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250928T182727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T182727Z
UID:27615-1760785200-1760788800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:ecoEXPLORERS Club: Ecology
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Center is an ecoExplore Hot Spot! We’ll start a Challenge towards earning the advanced-level Ecology mission patch.\necoexplore.net\n \nAges 10-13 and up & accompanying adult(s)\nFREE | No registration required \nMeet in the Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd\nWeather dependent \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/ecoexplorers-club-oct18/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ecoexplore-oct.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250928T180119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T180119Z
UID:27591-1760781600-1760803200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Black Bear Bonanza! (All Day Drop-In + Special Program @ 2pm)
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center all day for drop-in activities and learning all about black bears! \nThen from 2:00–3:30 PM\, join us for a special program co-led by Cynthia Strain\, Chair of the Highlands B.E.A.R. Task Force. Together we’ll explore the world of black bears through engaging\, hands-on activities and interactive learning. \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/black-bear-bonanza-oct18/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/black-bear-bonanza-oct.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250928T181427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T181427Z
UID:27609-1760191200-1760194800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Leaf Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Fall with a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to discover what leaves are changing & why.  \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | No registration required\nMeet in the Nature Center \nWeather dependent \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/leaf-walk-oct11/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Leaf-Walk-oct.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250928T182311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T182311Z
UID:27613-1760176800-1760198400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Leaf Art (All Day Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION:Stop in the Nature Center all day for a different way to make art with Fall leaves! \nAll ages welcome | FREE | Drop-in \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/leaf-art-oct11/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Leaf-Art-oct.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250928T181007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T181545Z
UID:27604-1760108400-1760112000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Leaf Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Fall with a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to discover what leaves are changing & why.  \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | No registration required\nMeet in the Nature Center \nWeather dependent \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/leaf-walk-oct10/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandsbiological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Leaf-Walk-oct.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250903T142559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T143213Z
UID:27408-1759680000-1759690800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Highlands on the Half-Shell
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, October 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM for an outdoor Cajun-inspired celebration in the heart of Highlands. Set in the cozy Valentine Meadow at the Highlands Biological Station\, this festive evening features a feast of Southern coastal flavors served up with community spirit and mountain charm. \nHighlands on the Half-Shell is one of Highlands Biological Foundation’s largest annual fundraisers. Proceeds support our mission to stimulate\, promote\, and fund biological research and education in the Southern Appalachians. Your ticket directly supports our work and helps protect the incredible biodiversity of our region. \nThis beloved event is made possible by generous volunteers and community members who lend their time\, talent\, and tastebuds to create something truly special. \nPurchase tickets: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/highlands-on-the-half-shell/
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/highlands-on-the-half-shell-2/
LOCATION:The Meadow at Highlands Biological Foundation\, 888 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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UID:27607-1759586400-1759590000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Leaf Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Fall with a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to discover what leaves are changing & why.  \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | No registration required\nMeet in the Nature Center \nWeather dependent \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/leaf-walk-oct4/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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UID:27611-1759572000-1759593600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Leaf Art (All day Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION:Stop in the Nature Center all day for a different way to make art with Fall leaves! \nAll ages welcome | FREE | Drop-in \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/leaf-art-oct4/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251003T160000
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UID:27602-1759503600-1759507200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Leaf Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Fall with a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to discover what leaves are changing & why.  \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | No registration required\nMeet in the Nature Center \nWeather dependent \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/leaf-walk-oct3/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250828T172307Z
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UID:27272-1758970800-1758974400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:ecoEXPLORERS Club: Mycology Season
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Center is an ecoExplore Hot Spot! Join us for an ecoEXPLORE program\, which we offer throughout the year for children in grades K-8 and their families! We’ll search for and photograph mushrooms on our trails and complete a Challenge towards earning the Mycology patch! ecoexplore.net \nAges 5-14 & accompanying adult(s)\nFREE | No registration required \nMeet at the Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd. \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/ecoexplorers-club-mycology-season-sept-25/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250828T173319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T181840Z
UID:27282-1758967200-1758988800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Fall Migration (All Day Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in September! Drop-in station at the Nature Center. \nFall is a time when hawks\, birds & Monarchs migrate! Stop into the Nature Center to learn more about some of the species of birds and butterflies who migrate in the Fall. This Saturday we’ll focus on the Monarch life cycle\, where they migrate\, and visitors can make a paper Monarch to participate in the Symbolic Monarch Migration project. \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/fall-migration-sept27/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144602
CREATED:20250828T171955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T171955Z
UID:27270-1758726000-1758729600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Nature Center Drawing Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy drawing or find inspiration in nature? Join us for the Nature Center’s Drawing Club! Supplies will be provided\, or bring your own. We’ll explore the garden trails\, offer an optional drawing prompt\, time to sketch\, and an opportunity to share our work. \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | No registration required \nMeet at the Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd. \nProgram funded by:
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-drawing-club-sept-25/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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