Holly Theobold is taking the reins of the Highlands Nature Center’s extremely popular Nature Camp Program. Registration has begun, visit highlandsbiological.org.
Mirroring 2021’s Christmas Bird Counts across the country, far fewer birds were counted locally.
There are still a few places to squeeze every last measure of fun out of the retreating winter.
Deena introduces us to Tessentee Bottomland Preserve, rich in natural beauty and drenched in local history.
If nature were not beautiful, it would not be worth knowing, and if nature were not worth knowing, life would not be worth living. – Henri Poincare
One of the Nature Center’s most popular offerings is their annual summer camps for children ages 4 to 12 years old.
For more information about the Great Backyard Bird Count and ways you can participate, visit www.birdcount.org. The Highlands Botanical Garden and Highlands Nature Center are part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University.
Unlike our slumbering Black Bears, the Highlands Biological Foundation is staying busy throughout the winter.
Highlands Outpost in Scaly Mountain has the tonic for whatever wintertime blahs you’re trudging through – snow, speed, and a sharp burst of excitement. For
hours, rates, and more details, visit highlandsoutpost.com.
Whiteside Mountain’s magnificence is even richer in the winter.
