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Autumn Ambles
Written By: Gary Wein | Issue: October 2023
Highlands Nature Center is offering up-close encounters for leaf lookers and fall fanatics, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month.
As October unfurls its vibrant tapestry of colors across the mountains, there’s no better time to take a leisurely stroll to enjoy nature’s fall palette.
Every Friday and Saturday in October at 4:00 P.M., we invite you to gather at the Highlands Nature Center, where the air is filled with the promise of adventure and the rustling leaves hold tales of seasons past. Join the Nature Center for “Autumn Amble” leaf tours, an opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of fall all month long.
As you step into the embrace of the Nature Center, our knowledgeable naturalists will be your guides, revealing the secrets of the season. Together, we’ll meander along forested paths of the Highlands Botanical Garden where trees wear their finest attire of crimson, gold, and amber.
Feel the earthy crunch of leaves beneath your feet, savor the cool breeze kissing your cheeks, and listen as the forest whispers its age-old stories. Discover the names and tales of the trees that transform our landscapes into living canvases during this time of year. We look forward to sharing this season of transformation with you as the mountains prepare for their winter slumber.
These tours are an open invitation to all, and there’s no need to sign up in advance. Whether you’re a long-time local, a curious visitor, or someone just looking for a moment of respite, we welcome you with open arms.
If you’re unable to join these guided tours, you’re always welcome to stroll through the Botanical Garden to see the wonderful colors on your own time. The garden is open each day from dawn to dusk and is free to the public.
The Highlands Nature Center and the Highlands Botanical Garden are part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University. These programs are made possible by the Highlands Biological Foundation. Stay tuned to highlandsbiological.org for more fall programming from the Highlands Nature Center,
Autumn Amble Leaf Tours with Highlands Nature Center
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