Join us as we explore the Botanical Garden to see what mushrooms we can find during fall on the Plateau. Weather dependent. All ages welcome FREE | No registration required Meet at the Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd. Program funded by:

Saturdays in September! Drop-in station at the Nature Center. Fall is a time when hawks, birds & Monarchs migrate! Stop into the Nature Center to learn more about these travelers. Program funded by:

Eyes to the skies! Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join us as we take an easy walk around the garden to find our feathered friends. Binoculars available to borrow. Weather dependent All ages welcome FREE | No registration required Meet at 111 Lower Lake Rd Program funded by:

Saturdays in September! Drop-in station at the Nature Center. Fall is a time when hawks, birds & Monarchs migrate! Stop into the Nature Center to learn more about these travelers. Program funded by:

Do you enjoy drawing or find inspiration in nature? Join us for the Nature Center’s Drawing Club! Supplies will be provided, or bring your own. We'll explore the garden trails, offer an optional drawing prompt, time to sketch, and an opportunity to share our work. All ages welcome FREE | No registration required Meet at the Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd. Program funded by:

Saturdays in September! Drop-in station at the Nature Center. Fall is a time when hawks, birds & Monarchs migrate! Stop into the Nature Center to learn more about these travelers. Program funded by:

The Nature Center is an ecoExplore Hot Spot! Join us for an ecoEXPLORE program, which we offer throughout the year for children in grades K-8 and their families! We'll search for and photograph mushrooms on our trails and complete a Challenge towards earning the Mycology patch! ecoexplore.net Ages 5-14 & accompanying adult(s) FREE | No registration required Meet at the Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd. Program funded by:

Join us Sunday, October 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM for an outdoor Cajun-inspired celebration in the heart of Highlands. Set in the cozy Valentine Meadow at the Highlands Biological Station, this festive evening features a feast of Southern coastal flavors served up with community spirit and mountain charm. Highlands on the Half-Shell is one of Highlands Biological Foundation's largest annual fundraisers. Proceeds support our mission to stimulate, promote, and fund biological research and education in the Southern Appalachians. Your ticket directly supports our work and helps protect the incredible biodiversity of our region. This beloved event is made possible by generous volunteers and community members who lend their time, talent, and tastebuds to create something truly special. Purchase tickets: https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/events/highlands-on-the-half-shell/