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  • Spiders of the Southern Appalachians

    Instructors: Dr. Sarah Stellwagen (UNC - Charlotte) and Dr. Kefyn Catley (Western Carolina University Emeritus) Spiders are one of the most diverse groups of animals, and the many different ecosystems […]

  • Mushrooms of the Carolinas and Southern Appalachian Region

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

    Dr. Alan Bessette and Arleen Bessette (Authors of multiple mushroom field guides) ** This workshop is currently full and has an extensive waitlist. If additional spots open up we will […]

  • Grasses of the Southern Appalachians

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

    Instructor: Dr. Paul McKenzie (USFWS, Emeritus) This class will include a detailed description of the grass flower, inflorescence type, habitat and ecological associations, Tribal affinities, distribution, and habit differences. The […]

  • Mosquitoes of the Southern Appalachians

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

    Instructor: Dr. Brian Byrd (Western Carolina University) Check back later for a description and pre-requisites.

  • Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies

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

    Instructor: Dr. John Morse 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 […]

  • BEE Kind | Forest Bathing Walk (5/20)

    HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United States

    Saturday, May 20th | 5 – 8 PM | Register HERE Highlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) $20/ person | Registration required Join Robin Hancock of Renewal […]

    $20

  • BEE Kind | Forest Bathing Walk (5/21)

    HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United States

    Saturday, May 21st  |  9 AM - 12 PM  | Register HERE Highlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) $20/ person | Registration required Join Robin Hancock of […]

    $20

  • Pollinator Party Walk

    Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, United States

    Sunday, May 21  |  2 - 3:30 PM  |  Registration required HERE FREE admission This Endangered Species Day, join Mainspring Conservation Trust & Highlands Nature Center for an easy stroll […]

    Free

  • Introduction to Plant Ecophysiology in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

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

    Instructor: Dr. Howie Neufeld (Appalachian State University) A short course on basic plant ecophysiology instrumentation and techniques, designed for beginners and advanced students alike. Students will learn the operating principles […]