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 StatesDr. 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 StatesInstructor: 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 […]
BEE Kind | Compassion & Reciprocity: Lessons from the Pollinator Garden
HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesTuesday, May 9th | 10 – 11 AM Highlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) FREE | No registration necessary There are many lessons that can be gleaned […]
Mosquitoes of the Southern Appalachians
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: 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 StatesInstructor: 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 StatesSaturday, 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 […]
BEE Kind | Forest Bathing Walk (5/21)
HBS North Campus 111 Lower Lake Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
Pollinator Party Walk
Highlands Nature CenterSunday, 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 […]
Introduction to Plant Ecophysiology in the Southern Appalachian Mountains
Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands, NC, United StatesInstructor: 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 […]
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