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The mission of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University, is to foster research, education, and conservation focused on the rich natural heritage of the southern Blue Ridge, a global biodiversity hotspot.
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2024 Native Plant Symposium
Exciting speakers, rare native plants, and more await at our upcoming event!
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2024 Nature Camps
Highlands Nature Center summer camp registration opens soon! To view registration and camp offering details please click below!
Environmental Data
Near-real time environmental streaming data is now available! Click below for more information
Upcoming Events
Join HBS & HBF for our upcoming events! See our program offerings & dates by clicking below.
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2024 Summer Garden Tours
Our 2024 Summer Garden Tours schedule is here and we are so excited to share what is happening in the HBS Botanical Gardens!
Summer Courses & Workshops
Learn more about the courses and workshops HBS will be hosting in the summer of 2024.
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