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  • Rock Outcrop and Cliff Ecology

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    2 Credit Hours June 8–12, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Laura Boggess, Mars Hill University & Mr. Gary Kauffman, USFS (Emeritus) Cliffs and rock outcrops are among the most striking and ecologically distinctive landscapes in the Southern Appalachians. These environments support rare, endemic, and specialized species shaped by extreme conditions and long-term geological processes—yet they remain understudied, […]

    $500

  • Salamander Meander

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Venture out after dark in search of one of the Plateau’s most elusive amphibians! Join our Naturalists as we explore cool, damp habitats and uncover the quiet lives of salamanders and the important role they play in our forest ecosystem. All ages welcome Weather dependent REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-9 Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands […]

    Free

  • Weird and Underappreciated Arthropods of North Carolina

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Zahner Conservation Lecture 1 Featured Speaker Dr. Matt Bertone, Entomologist and Director, NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (NCSU) Date: Thursday, June 11 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#arthropods Sponsored by Vicki and Donny Ferguson Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation

    Free

  • The Biology and Conservation of Birds

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    4 Credit Hours June 15–26, 2026 Instructors: Dr. Rob Bierregaard, Acadamy of Natural Sciences/Drexel University (Retired) This two-week intensive course offers a comprehensive introduction to avian biology, behavior, and conservation, grounded in both field experience and laboratory study. Mornings are spent on field excursions where students will develop bird identification skills by sight and sound […]

    $1000

  • MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | June 15

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    Join Highlands Biological Station and the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory for a morning of bird banding as part of the MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, program. Established at HBS in 2020, the MAPS bird banding station is part of a larger effort to assess trends in avian demographics across North America. During banding […]

    Free

  • Amphibian Diversity & Biogeography Workshop

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    Amphibian Diversity & Biogeography Workshop June 15–16, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily Instructor: Patrick Brannon The Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to one of the greatest concentrations of salamander diversity in the world. This two-day workshop introduces participants to the remarkable amphibian species of the region while exploring the ecological and biogeographical patterns […]

    $200

  • What Bat is That?

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight. All ages welcome Weather dependent REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://highlandsbiological.org/naturecenternights/#june-16 Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands Biological Foundation.

    Free

  • The Nature of Drawing: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    The Nature of Drawing: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook June 17, 2026 Instructor: Preston Montague Discover the art of observation and storytelling through the naturalist’s sketchbook in this creative, hands-on workshop led by artist, educator, and landscape architect Preston Montague. The naturalist’s sketchbook has long been a powerful tool for scientists, artists, and explorers to document the living […]

  • Story: Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Conservation, and the Science Inside the Nest

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Zahner Conservation Lecture 2 Featured Speaker Lauren D. Pharr, Ph.D., Postgraduate Researcher, North Carolina State University Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: 6pm – 7pm Cost: FREE | No registration required Learn more: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/zahnerlectures/#woodpeckers Sponsored by Jennie Stowers Organized by Highlands Biological Foundation

    Free

  • Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies: Session 1

    Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States

    4 Credit Hours June 21–July 2 Instructors: Session 1: Dr. John Morse, Clemson University & Dr. Alexander Orfinger, Dalton State College. Session 2: Dr. John Morse, Clemson University & Dr. Kelly Murray-Stoker, Emory University Cost: $1,000.00 This immersive, two-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to the natural history, evolution, and taxonomy of the three major […]

    $500