Events
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MAPS Bird Banding at HBS | June 15
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Amphibian Diversity & Biogeography Workshop
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesAmphibian 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 […]
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What Bat is That?
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesStretch 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.
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The Nature of Drawing: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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What’s Blooming in the Gardens Tour
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesTake a midday stroll through the Highlands Botanical Gardens and discover what’s currently in bloom! Join the Highlands Biological Station horticultural staff for a guided garden tour highlighting seasonal flowers, native plants, and other botanical features throughout the Gardens. This relaxed, informative walk is a great opportunity to learn more about the plants growing on […]
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Story: Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Conservation, and the Science Inside the Nest
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesZahner 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
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Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies: Session 1
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United States4 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 […]
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Salamander Meander
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesVenture 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-23 Free Nature Center programming provided by Highlands […]
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What’s Blooming in the Gardens Tour
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United StatesTake a midday stroll through the Highlands Botanical Gardens and discover what’s currently in bloom! Join the Highlands Biological Station horticultural staff for a guided garden tour highlighting seasonal flowers, native plants, and other botanical features throughout the Gardens. This relaxed, informative walk is a great opportunity to learn more about the plants growing on […]
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HBF 2026 Annual Member Meeting
HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesHighlands Biological Foundation Members Wednesday, June 24 | 3:00 PM John 'Sto' Stowers Teaching Pavilion 111 Lower Lake Rd HBF members are invited to attend the Annual Membership Meeting of the Highlands Biological Foundation on Wednesday, June 25th at 3:00 PM. The meeting will take place in person at the John 'Sto' Stowers Teaching Pavilion […]
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