• Landscape Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians

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

    Instructors: Dr. Bill Peterman (Ohio State University) Amphibians are among the most imperiled taxa globally, with habitat loss and degradation posing the greatest threats. Landscape ecology and conservation biology provide […]

  • Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Field (Part 1 of 3)

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

    Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) This 3-part course is to improve your drawing skills when drawing leaves. While each session may be taken by itself, the skills from the […]

  • Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Field (Part 2 of 3)

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

    Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) This 3-part course is to improve your drawing skills when drawing leaves. While each session may be taken by itself, the skills from the […]

  • Comparative Temperate/Tropical Ecology

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

    Dr. Jim Costa (WCU/HBS) and Dr. Travis Knowles (Francis Marion University) An introductory exploration of the ecology and biogeography of temperate-zone and tropical biodiversity hotspots, from the southern Appalachians to […]

  • Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Leaves (Part 3 of 3)

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

    Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) This 3-part course is to improve your drawing skills when drawing leaves. While each session may be taken by itself, the skills from the […]

  • Rock Outcrop and Cliff Face Communities

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

    Instructors: Laura Boggess (Mars Hill University) and Gary Kaufmann (USDA Forest Service) This course may not be taken for graduate credit. The Southern Appalachians are an area of high bryophyte […]

  • Bryophyte Identification

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

    Instructor: Ed Schwartzman (Joe Pye Ecological Consulting) Please note that this course may not be taken for graduate credit. The Southern Appalachians are an area of high bryophyte diversity, and […]

  • Lichen Identification Workshop

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

    Dr. Jessi Allen (EWU) and Dr. James Lendemer (NYBG) This course will focus on lichen identification, both in the lab and in the field, including basic morphology and chemical tests, […]