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SUMMARY:Grasses of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. 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:\n1. Hand lens (*): A 16x is preferred over a 10x loupe.\n2. Clark\, L.G. and R.W. Pohl. Agnes Chase’s First Book of Grasses- (1996)- 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.\n3. “Plant Identification Terminology- An Illustrated Glossary” by James G. Harris and Melinda Woolf Harris (2001)- Second Edition. Because dichotomous keys will often use terms related to various plant structures or texture that some students are unfamiliar with\, a good illustrated glossary that both defines and illustrates terms is highly recommended for any plant identification course. I have yet to find one better than this one and at $20.95 for a paper back copy from Amazon\, it is a steal \nPre-requisites: None\, but individuals with experience in plant taxonomy or have taken another plant identification class will grasp the material quicker.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/grasses-of-the-southern-appalachians/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:BEE Kind  |  Compassion & Reciprocity: Lessons from the Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 9th | 10 – 11 AM \nHighlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) \nFREE | No registration necessary \nThere are many lessons that can be gleaned from nature. Studies show that spending time in the natural world can raise our awareness of the other species that share this world with us and build our own capacity for compassion. By better understanding our role in the complex system of biodiversity we can not only bring peace and kindness to ourselves but create a ripple effect that increases our capacity to be kinder and more considerate of others. Bees and their flower partners demonstrate reciprocity and show how cooperation can lead to fruitful ventures. Join Sonya Carpenter on May 9th\, at 10:00 am in the pollinator garden of the Highlands Biological Station to learn about reciprocity in the natural world. \nWeather dependent. \nMental health awareness starts with kindness! This event is being held as part of BEE Kind\, an initiative from the Counseling Center of Highlands and Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to raise awareness about the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bee-kind-compassion-reciprocity-lessons-from-the-pollinator-garden/
LOCATION:HBS North Campus\, 111 Lower Lake Road\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTSTAMP:20260606T071447
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SUMMARY:Mosquitoes of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Brian Byrd (Western Carolina University) \nCheck back later for a description and pre-requisites.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/mosquitoes-of-the-southern-appalachians/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260606T071447
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SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Mayflies\, Stoneflies\, and Caddisflies
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. John Morse \nNatural 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 important in ecological studies\, biological monitoring of water quality\, and sport fishing.  Insects will be collected from mountain stream habitats\, and identifications will be done in the laboratory.\n\nPre-requisites:Students are expected to have prior training in zoology\, but not necessarily entomology
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/southern-appalachian-mayflies-stoneflies-and-caddisflies-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:BEE Kind  |  Forest Bathing Walk (5/20)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 20th | 5 – 8 PM | Register HERE \nHighlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) \n$20/ person | Registration required \nJoin Robin Hancock of Renewal by Nature for a forest bathing walk through the Highlands Botanical Garden. This rather intense\, yet relaxed\, practice renews us in a way that allows our inner peace and health to radiate beyond the Forest Therapy walk and positively impact our day to day experiences. In addition to the psychological and emotional benefits\, Forest Therapy has a positive impact on human physiology in the form of improved biometric measures and function. \nEach walk is 3 hours in length\, and consists of a series of invitations crafted to encourage the participants to connect with nature through their senses. Events are rain or shine\, unless the weather is threatening. \n  \nMental health awareness starts with kindness! This event is being held as part of BEE Kind\, an initiative from the Counseling Center of Highlands and Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to raise awareness about the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bee-kind-forest-bathing-walk-5-20/
LOCATION:HBS North Campus\, 111 Lower Lake Road\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230521T120000
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SUMMARY:BEE Kind  |  Forest Bathing Walk (5/21)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 21st  |  9 AM – 12 PM  | Register HERE \nHighlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) \n$20/ person | Registration required \nJoin Robin Hancock of Renewal by Nature for a forest bathing walk through the Highlands Botanical Garden. This rather intense\, yet relaxed\, practice renews us in a way that allows our inner peace and health to radiate beyond the Forest Therapy walk and positively impact our day to day experiences. In addition to the psychological and emotional benefits\, Forest Therapy has a positive impact on human physiology in the form of improved biometric measures and function. \nEach walk is 3 hours in length\, and consists of a series of invitations crafted to encourage the participants to connect with nature through their senses. Events are rain or shine\, unless the weather is threatening. \n  \nMental health awareness starts with kindness! This event is being held as part of BEE Kind\, an initiative from the Counseling Center of Highlands and Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to raise awareness about the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bee-kind-forest-bathing-walk-5-21/
LOCATION:HBS North Campus\, 111 Lower Lake Road\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Party Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 21  |  2 – 3:30 PM  |  Registration required HERE \nFREE admission \n \nThis Endangered Species Day\, join Mainspring Conservation Trust & Highlands Nature Center for an easy stroll through the Highlands Botanical Garden to learn about some of our endangered pollinators\, from bees & wasps to butterflies & moths! \nMeet at the Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road).
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/pollinator-party-walk/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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UID:20832-1684713600-1685750399@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Plant Ecophysiology in the Southern Appalachian Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Howie Neufeld (Appalachian State University) \nA short course on basic plant ecophysiology instrumentation and techniques\, designed for beginners and advanced students alike. Students will learn the operating principles behind plant gas exchange (photosynthesis and transpiration)\, pigment extraction\, and plant-water relations. This will include measuring plant water stress and hydraulics\, which is how plants move liquid water in their stems. Students will become proficient in the use of portable gas exchange systems\, pressure chambers for measuring water stress\, hydraulic conductance systems\, and fluorescence systems for measuring leaf stress. Much of the course will be field-based and measurements will be done on native plants in the lab and field; weather permitting\, students will take field trips to different plant habitats in the Southern Appalachians and learn about the environmental factors governing growth and survival in these unique areas. After mastering the instrumentation and theory during the first week\, students will work in groups to plan and conduct a field experiment during the second week\, the results of which will be presented at a mini symposium at the conclusion of the course. \nPre-requisites: Students must have completed the introductory biology sequence at their institution
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/introduction-to-plant-ecophysiology-in-the-southern-appalachian-mountains/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230526T220000
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SUMMARY:NCN: Salamander Meander (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 26 | 9 – 10 PM \nLimited spaces | Registration required HERE (registration opens Monday\, May 22) \nFREE admission\, donation appreciated \n \nKick off Highlands Nature Center’s summer season by searching for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends\, then join our Education Specialists on a walk through the gardens to find local species. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! We will meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road). This program is weather-dependent.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/ncn-salamander-meander-members-only/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:NatureTime StoryTime
DESCRIPTION:May 29 | June 12 | June 19 | June 26 \n10:30 AM \nHighlands Nature Center \nFREE | No registration necessary \nJoin local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. After the StoryTime fun\, Ms. KK will take you on an interactive adventure walk! This program is geared towards elementary-aged children\, but all nature explorers are welcome. New Nature Themes each week (such as): Cute Critters\, Buggin’ Out\, Frogs & Reptiles Oh My!\, Going Camping\, and More! \nAbout Ms. KK:\nA beloved storyteller\, Ms. KK always puts her heart\, energy\, and infectious personality into every performance. Her enthusiasm and overall love of books is contagious. Ms. KK believes that when you open a book it opens up a world with endless possibilities. Whether she is performing virtually or in person\, Ms. KK will make sure everyone has fun! Honestly\, if I can make a child smile it makes my whole heart shine. Ms. KK taps into her former acting\, improv\, and voice-over skills as well as my years as a storyteller on YouTube and in Public libraries\, to make every performance full of fun and joy!
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/naturetime-storytime/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230529T160000
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SUMMARY:Nature Center Holiday Hours
DESCRIPTION:Highlands Nature Center is Open for Memorial Day Weekend! \nExtended Holiday Hours: Sunday\, May 28\, 12 – 4 PM \nFREE admission
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/nature-center-holiday-hours/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230530T220000
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SUMMARY:NCN: Salamander Meander
DESCRIPTION:Limited spaces  |  Registration required \nTuesday\, May 30  |  9 – 10 PM  | Register  HERE \nFREE admission\, donation appreciated \n \n  \nSearch for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends\, then join our Education Specialists on a walk through the gardens to find local species. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! We will meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road). This program is weather-dependent. \nThis program is open to the public.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/ncn-salamander-meander/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230531T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230531T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T183155Z
UID:21413-1685566800-1685570400@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:NCN: Salamander Meander
DESCRIPTION:Limited spaces  |  Registration required \nWednesday\, May 31  |  9 – 10 PM  | Register  HERE \nFREE admission\, donation appreciated \n \n  \nSearch for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends\, then join our Education Specialists on a walk through the gardens to find local species. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! We will meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road). This program is weather-dependent. \nThis program is open to the public.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/ncn-salamander-meander-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Center Nights
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