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SUMMARY:Nature Center Nights | Amazing Moths at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate International Moth Week we’ll put up some moth lights to meet and learn more about the amazing moths who live here. \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | Registration required\n(Weather dependent) \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/nature-center-nights-amazing-moths-at-highlands-nature-center-2
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture Series | Bats in Your Backyard at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker: Rada Petric\, Assistant Research Professor and Director of the UNC IE Highlands Field Site\, UNC Institute for the Environment. \nUrbanization\, landscape modification and concomitant pollutants (sound\, light\, and chemical compounds) alter the natural landscape which in turn influences animal behavior\, biology\, and survival. Sound\, light and microplastics are emerging contaminants of interest. Due to the increased detection of these emerging contaminants\, most habitats have become threatened. Despite the documented record of their occurrence in literature\, there remains a great deal of mystery surrounding their occurrence’s ecological consequence. Her primary research interest is understanding how anthropogenic disturbances are altering community composition and reshaping ecosystems. Here\, we discuss several studies focused on understanding how bats and small mammals respond to human disturbances. \nFREE | No registration required \nSponsored by Mary Todd & Jimmy Davis\, Nancy & Lyle Nichols\, and Miriam & Vernon Skiles. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/zahner-lecture-series-bats-in-your-backyard-at-highlands-nature-center
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Nature Center Nights | Glowing Wonders at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Experience bugs + insects in a whole new light – moonlight! Learn about the unique and beautiful world of nocturnal insects and then search for fireflies\, moths\, and more in the Botanical Garden. \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | Registration required\n(Weather dependent) \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/nature-center-nights-glowing-wonders-at-highlands-nature-center
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Nature Center Drawing Club at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Do you like to draw or are you inspired by what you see in nature? If so please come the Nature Center’s Drawing Club! Supplies will be available\, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and materials. Some time will be spent walking around the garden trails\, followed by an optional drawing prompt and time to draw\, as well as time to share our drawings. \nAll ages welcome\nFree | Open to the public \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/nature-center-drawing-club-at-highlands-nature-center
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
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CREATED:20250616T171405Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Center Nights | What Bat is That? at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight. \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | Registration required\n(Weather dependent) \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/nature-center-nights-what-bat-is-that-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-08-05
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Nature Center Nights | What Bat is That? at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight. \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | Registration required\n(Weather dependent) \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/nature-center-nights-what-bat-is-that-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-06-17
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Nature Center Nights | What Bat is That? at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight. \nAll ages welcome\nFREE | Registration required\n(Weather dependent) \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/nature-center-nights-what-bat-is-that-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-07-22
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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CREATED:20250609T151220Z
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SUMMARY:Salamander Meander at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join our Naturalists on a nighttime search for our secretive salamander friends! \n Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.  \nWe will meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road). \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/salamander-meander-at-highlands-nature-center
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture Series 2 | Are You BearWise? at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Are you BearWise? with Tanya Poole\, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for NC Wildlife Resources Commission \nIt’s spring and you know what that means. Warmer temperatures\, beautiful flowers\, trees blooming\, and people venturing out to enjoy it all. It turns out black bears are coming out in large numbers to enjoy some of the same things that humans enjoy. Learn about the conditions that contribute to the black bear population continuing to thrive in Western North Carolina in proximity to so many people. Tanya Poole\, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for NC Wildlife Resources Commission\, discusses BearWise strategies recommended by wildlife experts that will help people better coexist with these amazing animals. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/zahner-lecture-series-2-are-you-bearwise-at-highlands-nature-center
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Biological Station":MAILTO:sonya@highlandsbiological.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
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SUMMARY:Zahner Lecture Series at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Land\, Healthy People: Centering Indigenous Voices in Conservation with Bonnie Claxton (Chickasaw) Deputy Director\, The Center for Native Health\nThe health of the land and the health of the people are deeply interconnected—a truth long understood by Indigenous communities. Yet\, conservation efforts often overlook Native voices\, traditional ecological knowledge\, and Indigenous-led solutions. This talk will explore the importance of Indigenous leadership in environmental stewardship and offer practical ways for non-Indigenous allies to support and uplift these efforts. Through insights from the Center for Native Health’s Land & Wellness Program\, we will discuss the role of land-based healing\, policy\, and community-driven solutions in restoring balance between people and place. \nSponsored by Diane Lennox & Paul Manos\, Janet & Scott Clarke\, Richard Yow\, and Liz Sargent. \nFor more information highlandsbiological.org or call 828-526-2623. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/zahner-lecture-series-at-highlands-nature-center
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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CREATED:20240718T154617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T155322Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Native Plant Symposium at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Highlands Biological Station is excited to announce the 2024 Native Plant Symposium\, scheduled for September 13-14\, 2024. This two-day event will be packed with engaging presentations\, tours\, auctions\, and more\, all centered around the beauty and importance of native plants. \nThis symposium offers a unique opportunity for plant enthusiasts\, gardeners\, and conservationists to learn from experts and engage with the latest research in native plant conservation. \nSpaces are limited\, so we encourage early registration to secure your spot at this exciting event. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit our website at https://highlandsbiological.org/ or contact us at hbs@wcu.edu. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/2024-native-plant-symposium-at-highlands-nature-center/2024-09-13
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 Native Plant Symposium at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Highlands Biological Station is excited to announce the 2024 Native Plant Symposium\, scheduled for September 13-14\, 2024. This two-day event will be packed with engaging presentations\, tours\, auctions\, and more\, all centered around the beauty and importance of native plants. \nThis symposium offers a unique opportunity for plant enthusiasts\, gardeners\, and conservationists to learn from experts and engage with the latest research in native plant conservation. \nSpaces are limited\, so we encourage early registration to secure your spot at this exciting event. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit our website at https://highlandsbiological.org/ or contact us at hbs@wcu.edu. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/2024-native-plant-symposium-at-highlands-nature-center/2024-09-14
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T103000
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CREATED:20230529T164034Z
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SUMMARY:StoryTime at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Nature Center this summer as she reads fun books & sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. \nThis program is geared towards elementary-aged children\, but all nature explorers are welcome! \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/naturetime-storytime-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-07-01
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T103000
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SUMMARY:StoryTime at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Nature Center this summer as she reads fun books & sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. \nThis program is geared towards elementary-aged children\, but all nature explorers are welcome! \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/naturetime-storytime-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-07-08
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T103000
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SUMMARY:StoryTime at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Nature Center this summer as she reads fun books & sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. \nThis program is geared towards elementary-aged children\, but all nature explorers are welcome! \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/naturetime-storytime-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-07-15
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113352
CREATED:20230529T164034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T154142Z
UID:93072-1753785000-1753785000@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:StoryTime at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Nature Center this summer as she reads fun books & sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. \nThis program is geared towards elementary-aged children\, but all nature explorers are welcome! \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/naturetime-storytime-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-07-29
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113352
CREATED:20220608T185129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T192256Z
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SUMMARY:Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Stop in to meet their live animals\, explore natural history exhibits\, peruse the nature-themed gift shop\, and more! Admission is free. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/highlands-nature-center/2022-06-13
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Exhibits
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