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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200609T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192445Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200605T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200305T194709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T202743Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200605T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200305T194811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T192216Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200219T230901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T202724Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
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:20260403T195922
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:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200220T011953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T200148Z
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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:20260403T195922
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:20260403T195922
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
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:20260403T195922
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:20260403T195922
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:20260403T195922
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:20260403T195922
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:20260403T195922
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200214T193135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221424Z
UID:12874-1590141600-1590166800@highlandsbiological.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200522T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200304T205010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221405Z
UID:13222-1590134400-1590166800@highlandsbiological.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200522T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200304T204458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221339Z
UID:13218-1590134400-1590166800@highlandsbiological.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200519T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200304T184838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221308Z
UID:13147-1589893200-1589896800@highlandsbiological.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200518T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200507T222332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T222332Z
UID:13538-1589801400-1589805000@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-2/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200518T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200304T204943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221239Z
UID:13220-1589788800-1589821200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Grasses Course Begins (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-begins-18th-22nd/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200518T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200219T224154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221215Z
UID:12900-1589788800-1589821200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Bryophytes ID Course Begins (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/identification-of-bryophytes-course/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200516T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200219T233740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221134Z
UID:12965-1589623200-1589641200@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Lichens Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Understand and Appreciate Lichens with Jennifer Love \nMay 16th\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLichens—these mysterious organisms have fascinated people for years. Spend the day delving into the enchanting world of lichens as we learn their basic ecology\, identification\, and natural history during this workshop. \nLearning objectives: \nThe student will learn the characteristics of different growth forms so they can identify these growth forms in the field.\nThe student will be able to recognize the different reproductive structures and conspicuous features that are helpful in identifying lichen to genus and species.\nThe student will be introduced to the various lichen keys\, tools\, chemicals\, and resources used in identification.\nThe student will be introduced to the role of lichens in an ecosystem.\nThe student will be introduced to the use of lichens as bio-indicators of an ecosystems health.\nWe will begin in the classroom for a presentation (roughly 2 hrs.)\, break for lunch\, and then head outside to practice growth form identification. \nJennifer Love is the Macon County Schools STEM Coordinator who has been participating in a lichen distribution database in Georgia. She has taught her basic lichen class at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont\, NC Arboretum\, and Coweeta Hydrologic Lab. Jennifer and her husband Jason enjoy searching for these unique and complicated organisms while exploring their North Carolina home. \nClick here to apply.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/lichens-workshop/
LOCATION:NC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200511T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200507T221936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T222349Z
UID:13536-1589196600-1589200200@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/
LOCATION:NC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200320T013506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T221014Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Nature Center opens (spring hours)
DESCRIPTION:The Highlands Nature Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. beginning May 8th. \nThis is subject to change as we assess additional changes that may occur due to COVID-19.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-opens-spring-hours-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200504T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200504T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200220T011916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T202538Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Highlands Biological Foundation 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 post 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. \n   \n 
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/yoga-by-the-lake/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200504T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200214T190923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T093341Z
UID:12855-1588591800-1588595400@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.\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-3/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200426T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200305T204623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T093014Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Highlands BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:The Highlands Biological Station and the Highlands-Cashier Land Trust are co-hosting a BioBlitz Sunday\, April 26th. \nTime TBD \nMore info. to come!
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/highlands-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200424T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195922
CREATED:20200302T212305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T002631Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Knee High Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go outside and explore! \nFamilies with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories\, walks\, and activities for their little ones.\nEach week we will have a different seasonal topic.\nBe prepared to go outside rain or shine! \nFridays\, 10 am – 11 am\nFree\, children of all abilities welcome.\nNo registration necessary\, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like!\nAdults must attend with their children. \nTo participate\, come to the Highlands Nature Center\, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed. \nFor more information\, please call (828) 526-2623.\nThe Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station\, a multi-campus center of WCU.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/knee-high-naturalists-13/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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