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.
2024 Native Plant Symposium
Exciting speakers, rare native plants, and more await at our upcoming event!
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.
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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