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 and walk around the lake for a beautiful view, or swing by the Nature Center to say hello to our turtles, snakes, and frogs. No trip to Highlands is complete without a visit to the Biological Station.
The Nature Center has resumed summer hours and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Each Tuesday night, the Nature Center also hosts a nighttime program that takes you out into the gardens under the stars to search for frogs, bats, and salamanders. Bring a flashlight and join us as we experience Highlands after-dark, naturally! The full list of programs is available at highlandsbiological.org.
On Thursday evenings at 6:00 P.M. we’ll host a new series of family lectures in the Nature Center. Join us to learn from our visiting summer research students and faculty all about what they are studying here in Highlands. These lectures will be fun for the whole family.
Summer workshops continue this month with options for everyone! Visit our website or call to sign up. This month’s lineup includes the following:
June 1: Neuro You!
June 11: Mysteries of Carnivorous Plants
June 14: Zendoodle Fun for Families
June 15: Zendoodle Fun for Adults
June 18: Beginning Birding by Ear
June 19–20: Introduction to Natural Science Illustration
June 20–21: Nature as a Window to Greater Truths
June 21: Invasive Plant Roundup
June 26–28: Exploring Western NC Through Bartram’s Travels
June 28–30: Arts and Science of Photographing Insects and their Kin
The Botanical Garden trails are open daily until sunset. For more information about our workshops or the other quality programming at the Highlands Biological Station, visit highlandsbiological.org or call us at (828) 526-2221.
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