The Highlands Biological Foundation will celebrate the 92nd year of the Highlands Biological Station with a soiree at the home of Ella and Chip Flower on July 28 at 6:00 […]
As the summer begins, so does the fun at the Highlands Biological Station. Stroll our Botanical Garden for a look at plants native to the Highlands Plateau, walk around the […]
The Highlands Biological Station begins to buzz with workshops, family activities, and academic courses in May as our summer season begins. From one-day workshops curated for the Highlands resident or […]
This summer, the Highlands Biological Station will offer a variety of workshops sure to pique the interest of every Highlands resident and visitor! These fun and educational courses are […]
The Highlands Biological Foundation annually supports researchers coming to Highlands to further explore our unique biodiversity hot-spot. Over the past 10 years, the Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in […]
Highlands is wonderfully diverse area with more species of plants and animals than nearly any other temperate rainforest ecosystem. The Highlands Plateau supports a variety of northern affinity species […]
The Southern Appalachian Mountains are one of the most biologically diverse regions in the temperate world. Biodiversity is extremely high in both the variety of different species and the abundance […]
Every fall since 2001, undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been coming to the Highlands […]
Join the Highlands Biological Foundation for a Cajun celebration on Sunday, October 7, for Highlands on the Half-Shell in the meadow behind the Highlands Nature Center. This annual fall event […]
One of Highlands best trail systems runs through the Highlands Botanical Garden, which was established in 1962 as a refuge and demonstration garden for the diverse flora of the southern […]
