Events

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Into the Woods: Highlands Enchanted Forest

Issue: October 2025

Celebrate Halloween with a wild twist as the Highlands Biological Foundation invites families to trick-or-treat through enchanted forest trails, meet spooky wildlife, and cozy up by the bonfire.

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Shuck Yeah, Highlands!

Issue: September 2025

Join the Highlands Biological Foundation on Sunday, October 5 for a Cajun-inspired evening of oysters, music, and mountain charm—all in support of local environmental education.

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Twilight in the Garden Soirée

Issue: July 2025

Highlands Biological Foundation’s Twilight in the Garden Soirée, set in the midst of the enchanting garden of Lori and Ed Heys’ Highlands home on July 28, is a celebration of the Plateau’s precious natural heritage. For tickets or more information, visit highlandsbiological.org or call (828) 526-2221.

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A Shared Passion for Nature

Issue: June 2025

Highlands’ wildest summer tradition, the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series, spans the season with discoveries large and small.

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Highlands on the Half-shell

Issue: September 2024

“O Oysters, come and walk with us!” It turns out that Lewis Carroll had the right idea all along – the Highlands Biological Foundation is once more hosting its Highlands on the Half-Shell, 4:00 P.M. until dark, Sunday, October 6.

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Annual Soirée at Playmore

Issue: July 2024

Highlands Biological Foundation’s Summer Soirée, set for the grounds of the exclusive Playmore estate on July 29, is a celebration of the Plateau’s precious natural heritage. For tickets or more information, visit highlandsbiological.org or call (828) 526-2221.

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New Faces at HBF

Issue: May 2024

A pair of hires brings a dynamic new energy to the activities buzzing a round Highlands Biological Foundation during this busy season.

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Bald Eagles in Highlands

Issue: April 2024

Keep watching the skies! There are really big birds soaring above us.

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