Events

Leslie Manning is now Executive Director of the Highlands Biological Foundation, bringing long experience in nonprofit leadership and a history of service to HBF.

Highlands on the Half‑Shell returns October 4, bringing steamed oysters, Cajun‑inspired dishes, and community spirit to Valentine Meadow in support of the Highlands Biological Foundation.

On Tuesday, July 28, the Highlands Biological Foundation hosts its 2026 Summer Soirée at Flat Mountain Farm, where guests will gather for exceptional beauty, food, and purpose.

Beginning April 2, the Highlands Nature Center opens for a new season of hands‑on discovery, from the BioBlitz Boogy! in April to Herpetology Season in May, with programs, trails, and camps inviting visitors of all ages to explore the area’s biodiversity.

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.

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.

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.

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