This summer, the Highlands Biological Foundation invites you to discover the wonders of nature through the 2024 Zahner Conservation Lecture series.
Every Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. through August 15 (excluding July 4), the foundation will host expert speakers at the Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road) for a series of captivating lectures that delve into a wide array of topics, from ecological sovereignty and regional geology to NASA satellites and hellbenders.
These lectures offer a unique opportunity to expand your understanding of the natural world while engaging with leading conservationists, biologists, and environmental specialists.
Thanks to the generous support of local sponsors, the events are free and open to the public, making them accessible to all who wish to broaden their environmental knowledge and appreciation.
The 2024 series continues the tradition of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Dr. Robert Zahner and Mrs. Glenda Zahner for their efforts in land conservation on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
Here’s what you can enjoy this month:
July 4: No Lecture
July 11: Landscape Meanders: Design Ideas for the South Gateway Garden at the Highlands Botanical Garden
Warren Byrd, Jr. FASLA; Professor Emeritus; University of Virginia and Founding Principal; Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects
July 18: Fire, Acorns, and Kids that Stay with You Way Too Long: A Natural History of the Threatened Florida Scrub Jay
Dr. Sahas Barve, John W. Fitzpatrick Director of Avian Ecology, Archbold Biological Station
July 25: Climate-informed Forestry in the Southern Appalachians
Greg Cooper, Forest Ecologist, The Nature Conservancy
Then, we hope you’ll join us for these August lectures:
August 1: The Surface Water and Ocean Topography Mission: NASA’s New Eye in the Sky for Earth’s Water
Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky; Professor of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences; University of North Carolina
August 8: Roaming the Wilds: Exploring NC Mammals Shore to Summit Dr. Aimee Rockhill, Associate Professor, Western Carolina University
August 15: All About Hellbenders! Lori Williams, Wildlife Diversity Biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from seasoned professionals and explore the diverse and fascinating world of nature.
For more details on the lecture series, visit highlandsbiological.org. The Highlands Nature Center is part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University.
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