(828) 526-0173 | [email protected] | Copyright 2024 – All Rights Reserved.
Autumn Amble Leaf Tours
Written By: Winter Gary | Issue: October - 2022
Though many of our wild neighbors are beginning to think about hibernation and the trees are certainly “leaving,” things at The Highlands Nature Center are somehow getting even busier.
Personally, I can’t think of a better place to spend autumn than the mountains of North Carolina. From the crisp air to the colorful, changing leaves, there’s so much natural beauty in October, and the Highlands Biological Foundation is gearing up for a variety of fun, educational programs to explore the wonders of the season. This month, you can join Naturalists at Highlands Nature Center for Autumn Amble leaf tours every Wednesday and Saturday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Families can stroll through the Highlands Botanical Garden with staff to see what leaves are changing and learn about the science of why. This program is weather dependent, and no registration is necessary. For those who want to dive into nature from the comfort of home, HBF is hosting the fifth season of our virtual book club! This season, members will delve into the book The Nature Fix by Florence Williams and meet virtually each Thursday evening this fall from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. If you’re interested in checking out this free program, just email [email protected]. Finally, celebrate Halloween the natural way with us at the end of this month! Join HBF for our Enchanted Forest on Tuesday, October 25, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Go trick-or-treating through the forest trails in the Botanical Garden. A bonfire, hot drinks, and candy will be waiting at the end – and a very special salamander friend may even make an appearance. Those wishing to take part in this free, family-friendly event should meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road). This event is weather dependent, and no reservations are needed. Costumes are encouraged! For more information on HBF’s October programs, please visit highlandsbiological.org or contact us at (828) 526-2623. The Highlands Nature Center and Highlands Botanical Garden are part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of WCU.
by Winter Gary, Highlands Biological Foundation
