• Snake Feeding

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

    Saturdays in November (through 11/22) Watch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! Program provided by:

    Free
  • Morning Bird Walk

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

    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. All ages welcome FREE | No registration required Meet at 111 Lower Lake Rd Weather dependent Program funded by:

    Free
  • Snake Feeding

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

    Saturdays in November (through 11/22) Watch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! Program provided by:

    Free
  • Snake Feeding

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

    Saturdays in November (through 11/22) Watch our resident snakes enjoy their lunch while learning all about these fascinating reptiles! Program provided by:

    Free
  • Winter Break Closure

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

    In accordance with Western Carolina University’s holiday schedule and protocol, the Highlands Biological Station will be closed to the public from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. Please note that while our Botanical Gardens will remain open daily from dawn to dusk, all public facilities, offices, and indoor spaces will be closed during this time. We encourage you to plan your visit accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Station in the new year!