2008 Special Event Calendar

All programs and events take place at the Highlands Nature Center and Botanical Garden, 930 Horse Cove Road.  Advanced registration (828-526-2623) is required for some events due to limited space.    Educators can receive science CEU or criteria II NC EE credit.  Call for details.

May 31     5^th  Annual  “Salamander Meander”

                    9:00 pm,  ages 7 - adult

Join herpetologists on a night search to observe some of the area’s magnificent salamanders in the wild.  Bring rain gear and a flashlight. $5 per person, advanced registration requested.

 

 

 

June 14      "Nature by Night"         9:00  – 10:30 pm,  ages 6 - adult 

Bring a flashlight and learn about adaptations of nocturnal animals through a variety of fun games, activities, and observations along the garden trails.  $2 per person, advanced registration requested.

 

 

 

 

 

June 24      Owl Pellets

                    Family Nature Activity, 3:00 – 4:00 pm,  ages 5 and up. $1 per person.

    Dissect owl pellets and discover the bones of mice, rats, and other prey items!

 

June 25       “Owl Prowl”           8:00 pm,  all ages

In collaboration with the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society.  Come to the amphitheater for a presentation by the Carolina Raptor Center featuring live owls, then stay for a night hike to find owls in the wild.  Bring your flashlight.  Free, but contributions to CRC are appreciated.

 

 

 

 

July - August      More to come!

 

 

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