Highlands Biological Station

CANCELED: Knee High Naturalists
2020-04-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-03-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Let’s go outside and explore!
Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join us to combine stories, walks, and activities for their little ones.
Each week we will have a different seasonal topic.
Be prepared to go outside rain or shine!
Fridays, 10 am – 11 am
Free, children of all abilities welcome.
No registration necessary, and you are not required to come to every session. Come to as many or as few as you would like!
Adults must attend with their children.
To participate, come to the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Road during the dates and times listed.
For more information, please call (828) 526-2623.
The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.

CANCELED: Nature 101: The Buzz about Bees - How Can We Help?
2020-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Nature 101: The Buzz about Bees-How Can We Help?
Tuesday, March 17th
1 PM to 2 PM
Free, all ages welcome
Catch up on all the spring buzz! Join the Highlands Nature Center as we get to know our native bees a little better. Through a short introduction and a walk around campus we’ll find out what “weeds” are actually perfect for pollinators and discover some tricks for being bee-friendly.
Meet at the Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd.
The Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University.
This event is weather dependent.
For more information call (828) 526-2623.

Knee High Naturalists
2020-03-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-03-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States

A Garden in Every Season Tour
2020-03-02 11:30 - 12:30 | NC
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.
Tours are on the 1st Monday of every month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Tours are weather dependent.
Meet at the Highlands Nature Center, 980 Horse Cove Rd.
The Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University.
For more information, call (828) 526-2623.

Nature 101: Backyard Birds
2020-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | NC
Who winters in these woods? Join the Highlands Biological Station as we take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join us as we take an easy walk around the campus to find our feathered friends. Dress for the weather. Binoculars will be provided.
The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. Meet at the Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd.
The Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University.
Monday, February 17th
10 AM to 11:30 AM
Free, all ages welcome
For more information, please call (828) 526-2623.

Snow Moon Walk
2020-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
The snow on Saturday, Feb. 8th forced us to reschedule this event to Friday, Feb. 14th.
Bundle up and bring your flashlight to wander through the garden hand in hand this Valentine’s Day on this one night only. After you explore the winter forest, join us for hot drinks and warm up by our fire in the Meadow by the Valentine House (888 Horse Cove Road).
Free, all ages welcome.
Walks are self-guided.
In the case of rain or severe weather, this event will be canceled. Check our Facebook page for updates on this event.
The Botanical Garden is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.
For more information, please call (828) 526-2623.

Nature 101: Bark & Branches
2020-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | NC
Don’t let the lack of leaves scare you. Join the Highlands Nature Center to learn how to identify common trees in the winter. We will review a few tricks before exploring the Botanical Gardens and putting our sleuthing skills to work.
Tuesday, January 28th
1 PM to 2 PM
Free, all ages welcome
Meet at the Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Rd).
The Highlands Biological Station is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University.
For more information, please call (828) 526-2623.
