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A World To See at Highlands Biological Station
Written By: Charlotte Muir - Highlands Biological Station | Issue: 2018/04 - April
This summer, the Highlands Biological Station will offer a variety of workshops and summer camps sure to pique the interest of every Highlands resident and visitor. These fun and educational events are geared toward the community with options for all ages.
The Highlands Nature Center offers a series of day camps each summer for ages four and up. Younger campers will have fun exploring the outdoors and learning about plants and animals through a variety of activities and games. Older campers will conduct scientific research, develop team-building skills, and observe nature on adventure field trips into the Nantahala National Forest. Highlands Nature Center day camps are a great way to get your children outside to learn more about the natural world around them.
See our website for the full schedule and sign up soon because these camps tend to fill up.
Workshop topics this summer include nature photography, wildflowers, natural science illustration, birding, tree identification, and more. The length of each workshop varies as well so you can find one to fit your summer schedule whether it’s two hours, two days, or a week.
One workshop we are especially excited about is “Moss Gardening with Mossin’ Annie,” offered on May 23 and September 26. Discover the magic of mosses in today’s landscapes with Annie Martin, aka Mossin’ Annie, national- recognized moss gardening expert and author of “The Magical World of Moss Gardening.” Hands-on experiences will include making your own moss dish garden to take home and in-depth instruction culminating in the Highlands Biological Station’s Learning Moss Garden.
The Highlands Biological Station serves the community of Highlands and all who visit. Please stop by to stroll the Botanical Garden, which is open 365 days a year from dawn until dusk. Plan on joining us this summer as well for our Zahner Conservation Lecture series, an educational workshop, or a children’s nature camp.
For more information regarding our summer workshop schedule and camps, visit highlandsbiological.org or give us a call at (828) 526-2221.
