There is always something changing in the Highlands Botanical Garden! Take a guided tour to see what’s new in our demonstration gardens and among the hundreds of species that call our campus home. Tours are on the 1st Monday of every month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Tours are weather dependent. This tour will […]

Highlands Biological Foundation has partnered with Yoga Highlands to bring you Yoga in the Garden. Grab your yoga mat, and join Rachel Kinback (CYT 500) of Yoga Highlands on the 1st Monday of the month (May-August) for virtual yoga in the Botanical Garden. The video will be posted on the HBS Facebook page at 5:30 […]

The Geology that has shaped the Plateau with Bill Jacobs August 5th $60 for morning session, $100 for morning session and hike to High Falls This workshop has grown out of Bill Jacobs’ recently released book, Whence These Special Places? The Geology of Cashiers, Highlands & Panthertown Valley. As reflected in both the book and […]

Cliff & Rock Outcrop Communities of the Southern Appalachians: August 3 – August 7 Laura Boggess, Mars Hill University & Gary Kauffman, USFS, National Forest in NC (undergrad credit only) Rock outcrop and cliff communities represent a small fraction of land area in the Southern Appalachians but contain a disproportionately large number of rare species […]

Field to Database: Collecting Biodiversity Data in the Age of Global Databases August 3 – August 7 Dr. Joey Shaw, UC Foundation Professor of Biological Sciences, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga & Caleb Powell M.S. Candidate; The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga During this course, students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of how biological […]

The Highlands Nature Center follows its fall hours August 9th - October 24th. Hours: Open on Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm Closed on Sunday - Tuesday

Introduction to Bryophytes with Ed Schwartzman August 11th Bryophytes – mosses, liverworts, and hornworts – are colorful, yet often overlooked denizens of our mountain forests. The Highlands Plateau is a “hotspot” for bryophyte diversity due to our diverse habitats and ample rainfall. Join botanist/naturalist Ed Schwartzman as you explore the grounds of HBS for these […]

Have you ever been stumped by a tree's unique foliage? You're not alone! Join Paige, our Nature Center Education Specialist, on the HBS Facebook page as she covers tips and tricks for identifying several common trees (and their leaves) on the Highlands Plateau. We'll be online to answer any questions you have.