CANCELED: EPT 2 Course Begins (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 systematics, ecology, and behavior of larvae and adults, with emphasis on those aspects important in ecological studies, biological monitoring of water quality, and sports fishing. […]
CANCELED: Lichens Course Begins (June 29th – July 3rd)
Biology & Conservation of Lichens June 29 - July 3 Dr. Jessica Allen, Atlanta Botanical Garden & Dr. James Lendemer, New York Botanical Garden (download syllabus) Lichens grow all over the world, from the arctic to the tropics, where they are important in a multitude of ways including serving as shelter for small invertebrates, and […]
CANCELED: Crafty Critters Begins (Ages 4-6)
Highlands Nature CenterFind out the secrets to survival! Discover through games and art how animals hide in plain sight, forage for food, and live in strange worlds in our marvelous mountains. Registration required.
CANCELED: Savvy Survivors Begins (Ages 7-9)
Highlands Nature CenterDiscover what crafty creatures are all around us! Catch insects, salamanders, and more to study how they survive and learn all about their life cycles. Registration required.
CANCELED: Salamander Meander
Highlands Nature CenterJune 30th 9 pm-10 pm Nature Center Nights: Salamander Meander Kick off Highlands Nature Center’s summer season searching for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends, then join naturalists on a walk through the gardens to find local species. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This […]
July 4th Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate the coming holiday with an Independence Day themed nature scavenger hunt at the Highlands Botanical Garden! Beginning Thursday, July 2nd you and your family will be able to use our self-guided scavenger hunt guides to find plant species that resemble various colors and shapes that are associated with the 4th of July such as […]
CANCELED: Lichens Course Ends (June 29th – July 3rd)
Biology & Conservation of Lichens June 29 - July 3 Dr. Jessica Allen, Atlanta Botanical Garden & Dr. James Lendemer, New York Botanical Garden (download syllabus) Lichens grow all over the world, from the arctic to the tropics, where they are important in a multitude of ways including serving as shelter for small invertebrates, and […]
CANCELED: Crafty Critters Ends (Ages 4-6)
Highlands Nature CenterFind out the secrets to survival! Discover through games and art how animals hide in plain sight, forage for food, and live in strange worlds in our marvelous mountains. Registration required.
CANCELED: Savvy Survivors Ends (Ages 7-9)
Highlands Nature CenterDiscover what crafty creatures are all around us! Catch insects, salamanders, and more to study how they survive and learn all about their life cycles. Registration required.
CANCELED: Nature Center open for July 4th Weekend
Highlands Nature CenterThe Highlands Nature Center will be open Sunday, July 5, 12 pm - 4 pm for July 4th Weekend.
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