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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200616T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200616T213000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:June 16th\, 8:30 PM- 9:30 PM\nNature Center Nights: Going Batty \nDiscover the nocturnal mammals who take to the skies! Learn about the fascinating world of bats\, then join naturalists in the Botanical Garden to seek them out. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/going-batty/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200616T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200219T234305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192727Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Fishes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fishes of the Tuckasegee with Jason Meador \nJune 16th\, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM \nWestern North Carolina has the richest aquatic diversity in the state. Come see fish unique to this area\, understand why they are found here and why they are vulnerable to extirpation. \nLearning objectives: \n\nElectrofishing Lower Caney Fork to assess stream quality using fish as bio-indicators. Students will learn electrofishing methods for wadeable mountain streams and fish identification.\nSnorkel the Tuckasegee River. Students can observe fish (and other aquatic organisms) in their natural environment. Develop a better understanding of the importance of aquatic habitat and sources of habitat loss. Observe interactions among aquatic organisms.\n\nWe will begin with a presentation to cover an introduction of the area\, safety\, endemic species\, and methods (30 minutes)\, 45 minute drive to E Laporte Park\, electrofishing (1 hour)\, break for lunch\, and then snorkel (1.5 hours). Price of workshop includes wetsuit and snorkeling gear. \nJason Meador is Mainspring’s Conservation Trust’s Aquatic Programs Manager. He is responsible for engaging youth and adults in the community in the work of Mainspring. He coordinates stream restoration activities and the Biomonitoring Program. Jason received his B.S. in Marine Sciences from North Carolina State University (2004). He later completed his M.S. in Forestry and Natural Resources (2008) with a concentration in fish/wildlife populations\, specifically working with freshwater mussels. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/fish-workshop/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200616T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200304T201002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192710Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Eco Trekkers: Highs and Lows Begins (Ages 10+)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of the Blue Ridge on all-day hikes! Adventure to overlooks in the area\, take a dip in a mountain stream\, and see how the world changes as we go from high on mountaintops to low in the valleys. \nPlease Note: This camp includes an optional campout Thursday night on the Highlands Biological Station property. Campers will cook dinner and breakfast over a fire\, play games\, and learn basic outdoor skills. This camp also includes an optional zipline trip through the Highlands Aerial Park Friday afternoon. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/eco-trekkers-highs-and-lows-ages-10/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200615T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T012123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192654Z
UID:13234-1592208000-1592240400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: EPT 1 Course Begins (15th-26th)
DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Mayflies\, Stoneflies\, & Caddisflies [Session 1]: June 15 – June 26 \nDr. John Morse\, Clemson University \nNatural 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. Insects will be collected from diverse mountain stream habitats\, and identifications will be performed in the laboratory. Students may opt to take the Society for Freshwater Science’s Taxonomic Certification exam of eastern EPT to genus at the end of the course (http://www.sfstcp.com/). \nPrerequisites: General biology\, ecology\, or permission of instructor \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/ept-1-course-begins-15th-26th/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200615T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T011854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192639Z
UID:13230-1592208000-1592240400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Mammals Course Begins (15th-26th)
DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Mammals: June 15 – 26 \nDr. Ed Pivorun\, Clemson University & Ms. Rada Petric UNC-Greensboro (download syllabus) \nThis mammals course will emphasize the mammalian fauna of the Southern Appalachians. We will have traditional lectures on mammalian anatomy\, evolution\, orders\, physiology and ecology for about 1 ½ hours every morning. Field work will emphasize live trapping techniques. Mammals tend to be nocturnal. Thus\, all traps will be set out in the late afternoon and will be checked early the next morning. These efforts will allow the student to become familiar with as many living local species of mammals as possible. The field work will examine the importance of specific habitats for the distribution and density of specific species. After a short break\, we will move into the lecture setting until noon. In the early afternoon\, after lunch\, we will spend another 1 ½- 2 hours to do some more of the traditional mammalogy labs on anatomy\, identification and keying. An interactive DVD/flash drive provided to each student contains high resolution images of the skulls of each species native to the Appalachian forests. This is an excellent study aid that is used in conjunction with the actual skulls and study skins of each species. \nPrerequisites: Introductory biology\, zoology\, or permission of the instructor. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/mammals-course-begins-15th-26th/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200613T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T012858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192617Z
UID:13249-1592035200-1592067600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Salamander Bio Course Ends (1st-13th)
DESCRIPTION:Biology of Southern Appalachian Salamanders: June 1 – June 13 \nDr. Ken Kozak\, University of Minnesota & Dr. Joe Pechmann\, WCU (download syllabus) \nThe Southern Appalachians are renowned for the diversity of their salamander fauna. This course acquaints students with these salamanders and shows how studies of them have enhanced our understanding of such major evolutionary and ecological topics as the reconstruction of evolutionary histories\, species concepts\, life history evolution\, and community structure. Each topic will include lectures\, field and laboratory exercises\, and discussions of original research papers. Field trips to significant salamander locations in different southern Appalachian mountain ranges highlight the course. \nPrerequisites: Introductory biology\, ecology or evolution\, or permission of instructor. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/salamander-bio-course-begins-1st-13th-2/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200612T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T194914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192539Z
UID:13291-1591952400-1591966800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Habitat Hikers Ends (Ages 7-9)
DESCRIPTION:Spot the animals living all around us! Dig into the dirt\, trek through streams\, and look through your binoculars to uncover hidden habitats and the creatures that live there. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/habitat-hikers-ends-ages-7-9/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200612T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T195011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192556Z
UID:13294-1591952400-1591959600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Who's Hoo? Ends (Ages 4-6)
DESCRIPTION:Get to know your nature neighbors! Go searching for salamanders in streams\, come across caterpillars creeping through the Botanical Garden\, and learn about animal life cycles. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/whos-hoo-ends-ages-4-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200612T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T012719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192523Z
UID:13245-1591948800-1591981200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Bird Course Ends (1st-12th)
DESCRIPTION:Biology & Conservation of Birds: June 1 – June 12 \nDr. Rob Bierregaard\, Drexel University & Academy of Natural Science \nBird diversity is extremely high in the southern Appalachian mountain and Blue Ridge Escarpment region\, an area that includes a wide range of plant community types over a nearly 4000-foot range in elevation. This basic course in ornithology covers morphology\, systematics\, ecology\, conservation\, and behavior of birds. Numerous field trips in the local area will acquaint students with the rich bird fauna of the region. \nScholarships Available from the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society.\nPrerequisites: Introductory biology\, ecology\, or permission of instructor. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bird-course-ends-1st-12th/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200609T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200609T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200219T231906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192503Z
UID:12953-1591736400-1591740000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Starlight Stroll
DESCRIPTION:June 9th 9 pm-10 pm\nNature Center Nights: Starlight Stroll \nUnlock the history and mystery of the cosmos as we study the night sky! Hear stories of the stars from different cultures and learn to identify summer constellations. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/starlight-stroll/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200609T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200304T200715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192430Z
UID:13173-1591693200-1591707600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Habitat Hikers Begins (Ages 7-9)
DESCRIPTION:Spot the animals living all around us! Dig into the dirt\, trek through streams\, and look through your binoculars to uncover hidden habitats and the creatures that live there. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/habitat-hikers-ages-7-9/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200609T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200304T200807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192445Z
UID:13175-1591693200-1591700400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Who's Hoo? Begins (Ages 4-6)
DESCRIPTION:Get to know your nature neighbors! Go searching for salamanders in streams\, come across caterpillars creeping through the Botanical Garden\, and learn about animal life cycles. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/whos-hoo-ages-4-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200605T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T194709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T202743Z
UID:13285-1591347600-1591362000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Savvy Survivors Ends (Ages 7-9)
DESCRIPTION:Discover what crafty creatures are all around us! Catch insects\, salamanders\, and more to study how they survive and learn all about their life cycles. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/savvy-survivors-ends-ages-7-9/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200605T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T194811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192216Z
UID:13288-1591347600-1591354800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Crafty Critters Ends (Ages 4-6)
DESCRIPTION:Find 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. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/crafty-critters-ends-ages-4-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200219T230901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T202724Z
UID:12945-1591131600-1591135200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Salamander Meander (public)
DESCRIPTION:June 2nd 9 pm-10 pm\nNature Center Nights: Salamander Meander [Public] \nKick off Highlands Nature Center’s summer season searching for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy\namphibian friends\, then join naturalists on a walk through the gardens to find\nlocal species. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is\nweather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-nights-salamander-meander-public/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200304T191951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T202638Z
UID:13168-1591088400-1591102800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Savvy Survivors Begins (Ages 7-9)
DESCRIPTION:Discover what crafty creatures are all around us! Catch insects\, salamanders\, and more to study how they survive and learn all about their life cycles. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/savvy-survivors-camp-ages-7-9/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200304T200438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T202703Z
UID:13170-1591088400-1591095600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Crafty Critters Begins (Ages 4-6)
DESCRIPTION:Find 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. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/crafty-critters-ages-4-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200601T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200220T011953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T200148Z
UID:12982-1591032600-1591036200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Highlands Biological Station has partnered with Yoga Highlands to bring you Yoga in the Garden. \nGrab your yoga mat\, and join Rachel Kinback (CYT 500) of Yoga Highlands on the 1st Monday of the month (May-August) for yoga in the Botanical Garden. The video will be posted on the HBS Facebook page at 5:30 p.m. Come connect with nature and unwind your mind and body from the bustle of Mondays. \nThese yoga sessions are free to the public\, but donations are accepted.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/yoga-by-the-lake-2/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200214T191035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T004342Z
UID:12857-1591011000-1591014600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:LIVESTREAM: A Garden in Every Season Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTours are on the 1st Monday of every month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.\nTours are weather dependent.\nThis tour will be live streamed on the HBS Facebook page (@highlandsbiologicalstation). \nThe Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University. \nFor more information\, call (828) 526-2623.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/a-garden-in-every-season-tour-4/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T012835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T201220Z
UID:13247-1590998400-1591030800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Salamander Bio Course Begins (1st-13th)
DESCRIPTION:Biology of Southern Appalachian Salamanders: June 1 – June 13 \nDr. Ken Kozak\, University of Minnesota & Dr. Joe Pechmann\, WCU (download syllabus) \nThe Southern Appalachians are renowned for the diversity of their salamander fauna. This course acquaints students with these salamanders and shows how studies of them have enhanced our understanding of such major evolutionary and ecological topics as the reconstruction of evolutionary histories\, species concepts\, life history evolution\, and community structure. Each topic will include lectures\, field and laboratory exercises\, and discussions of original research papers. Field trips to significant salamander locations in different southern Appalachian mountain ranges highlight the course. \nPrerequisites: Introductory biology\, ecology or evolution\, or permission of instructor. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/salamander-bio-course-begins-1st-13th/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200305T012654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T201152Z
UID:13243-1590998400-1591030800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Bird Course Begins (1st-12th)
DESCRIPTION:Biology & Conservation of Birds: June 1 – June 12 \nDr. Rob Bierregaard\, Drexel University & Academy of Natural Science \nBird diversity is extremely high in the southern Appalachian mountain and Blue Ridge Escarpment region\, an area that includes a wide range of plant community types over a nearly 4000-foot range in elevation. This basic course in ornithology covers morphology\, systematics\, ecology\, conservation\, and behavior of birds. Numerous field trips in the local area will acquaint students with the rich bird fauna of the region. \nScholarships Available from the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society.\nPrerequisites: Introductory biology\, ecology\, or permission of instructor. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bird-course-begins-1st-12th/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200529T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200219T230659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221605Z
UID:12943-1590786000-1590789600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Salamander Meander (Members only)
DESCRIPTION:May 29th 9 pm-10 pm\nNature Center Nights: Salamander Meander [MEMBERS ONLY] \nKick off Highlands Nature Center’s summer season searching for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy\namphibian friends\, then join naturalists on a walk through the gardens to find\nlocal species. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is\nweather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-nights-salamander-meander-members-only/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200529T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200304T205927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221529Z
UID:13226-1590739200-1590771600@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Sedges Course Ends (25th-29th)
DESCRIPTION:Sedges of the Blue Ridge: May 25 – May 29 \nDr. Dwayne Estes\, Austin Peay University \nThis is an advanced class for students or professionals with solid prior experience with plant identification\, plant terminology\, and use of dichotomous keys. The class focuses on the difficult and taxonomically complex genus Carex\, which includes for our region about 200 species. Carex is an important genus in almost all terrestrial plant communities. Some forests or wetlands may have more than 20 species present in a single site. The species include many look-alikes and the high number of species coupled with reliance on characters that often need identification to see makes Carex one of the more difficult groups of plants to identify in the region. For this class\, we will focus on the species of the greater Southern Appalachian region. The genus will be broken down into 40+ sections and students will become familiar with the characters of each section. Each student will be given a minimum of 75 freshly collected Carex species to use in class and to make a reference herbarium set if desired. This will be supplemented with additional observations of species in the field and laboratory\, using living and preserved herbarium material. \nPrerequisites: field botany\, plant taxonomy\, or permission of instructor. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/sedges-course-ends-25-29/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200525T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200507T222523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T222524Z
UID:13540-1590406200-1590409800@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:LIVESTREAM: A Garden in Every Season Tour
DESCRIPTION:There is always something changing in the Highlands Botanical Garden! Take a virtual guided tour to see what’s new in our demonstration gardens and among the hundreds of species that call our campus home. \nTours are on the 1st Monday of every month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Tours are also every Monday in May! \nTours are weather dependent.\nThis tour will be live streamed on the HBS Facebook page (@highlandsbiologicalstation). \nThe Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University. \nFor more information\, call (828) 526-2623.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/livestream-a-garden-in-every-season-tour-3/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200525T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200304T205846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221507Z
UID:13224-1590393600-1590426000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Sedges Course Begins (25th-29th)
DESCRIPTION:Sedges of the Blue Ridge: May 25 – May 29 \nDr. Dwayne Estes\, Austin Peay University \nThis is an advanced class for students or professionals with solid prior experience with plant identification\, plant terminology\, and use of dichotomous keys. The class focuses on the difficult and taxonomically complex genus Carex\, which includes for our region about 200 species. Carex is an important genus in almost all terrestrial plant communities. Some forests or wetlands may have more than 20 species present in a single site. The species include many look-alikes and the high number of species coupled with reliance on characters that often need identification to see makes Carex one of the more difficult groups of plants to identify in the region. For this class\, we will focus on the species of the greater Southern Appalachian region. The genus will be broken down into 40+ sections and students will become familiar with the characters of each section. Each student will be given a minimum of 75 freshly collected Carex species to use in class and to make a reference herbarium set if desired. This will be supplemented with additional observations of species in the field and laboratory\, using living and preserved herbarium material. \nPrerequisites: field botany\, plant taxonomy\, or permission of instructor. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/sedges-course-begins-25-29/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200524T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200214T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221447Z
UID:12876-1590321600-1590336000@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Nature Center open for Memorial Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Highlands Nature Center will be open Sunday\, May 24th\, 12 pm – 4 pm for Memorial Day Weekend.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-open-for-memorial-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200522T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200522T170000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Nature Center opens (summer hours)
DESCRIPTION:The Highlands Nature Center follows its summer hours May 22nd – August 8th. \nHours:  \nOpen on Monday – Saturday\, 10 am – 5 pm \nClosed on Sunday
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-opens-summer-hours/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Grasses Course Ends (18th-22nd)
DESCRIPTION:Grasses of the Southern Appalachians: May 18 – May 22 \nDr. Paul Mckenzie\, USFWS\, Emeritus \nThis class will include a detailed description of the grass flower\, inflorescence type\, habitat and ecological associations\, Tribal affinities\, distribution\, and habit differences. The class will be taught in four parts: 1) power point presentation and classroom instruction\, 2) examination of important features with hand lens and dissecting scope\, 3) team keying of grass specimens\, and 4) field identification. \nDichotomous keys\, hard copy print outs of power point presentation\, and other handouts will be provided by the instructor. Tips for proper collection; processing; label development; herbaria deposition of grass specimens; and suggested websites/electronic tools helpful in grass study will also be discussed. \nSuggested references/materials recommended or required (*) include the following: \nHand lens (*): A 16x is preferred over a 10x loupe.\nClark\, L.G. and R.W. Pohl. Agnes Chase’s First Book of Grasses- the Structure of grasses explained for beginners. 4th Smithsonian Books. Washington\, D.C. 127 pp. This book is inexpensive and an absolute must for anyone wanting to understand grass identification.\nHarrington\, H.D. 1957. How to identify plants. Swallow Press. Athens\, Ohio. 207 pp. This book provides description and illustrated glossary of terms often used in plant identification regarding flowering and fruit types\, surface structure\, leaf shape\, root and stem types\, etc.\nHarrington\, H.D. 1977. How to identify grasses and grasslike plants. Swallow Press. Athens\, Ohio. 154 pp. This is a follow up book to the Harrington (1957) classic but with a more focused look on grasses. It also has an excellent illustrated glossary. \nPrerequisites: Some experienced with using dichotomous keys will facilitate learning in the class. Although not required\, previous classwork in plant taxonomy and experience with field botany will be beneficial. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/grasses-course-ends-18th-22nd/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Bryophytes ID Course Ends (18th-22nd)
DESCRIPTION:Identification of Bryophytes: May 18- May 22 \nDr. Paul Davison\, University of North Alabama & Ms. Becky Smucker\, Asheville\, NC \nThe Highlands area harbors an incredible diversity and abundance of bryophytes and is the perfect setting for this course that will focus on the identification of mosses\, liverworts\, and hornworts. Considerable time will be devoted to microscopic study and the techniques needed to successfully demonstrate character states. Taxonomic keys to local genera will be provided. Habitat requirements and local diversity will be explored during daily field trips. Lectures will explain morphological features used in identification. In addition to morphology and ecology of bryophytes in general\, participants will be introduced to regional species of conservation concern. Participants will build a personal herbarium of reference specimens. This course is suitable for naturalists\, professionals\, and advanced undergraduate/graduate students with a strong interest in practical taxonomy that relies on microscopic characters. \nPrerequisites: field botany\, plant taxonomy\, or permission of the instructor. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bryophytes-id-course-ends-18th-22nd/
LOCATION:NC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161637
CREATED:20200304T184838Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Nature 101: Wonderful Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:More info. to come!
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-101-wonderful-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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