Highlands Biological Station
@HighlandsBIO
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Situated in a biodiversity hotspot in the Southern Appalachians, we have been supporting scientific research and education since 1927.
Highlands, NC
Joined August 2018
Congratulations to HBS Executive Director Jim Costa!
Congratulations to Dr. Jim Costa, recipient of the 2023 Gould Prize! This award recognizes efforts to advance public understanding of evolutionary science and its importance in biology, education, and everyday life. @JimCostaHBS @HighlandsBIO
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Enroll today! 1 week courses = 2 credit hours 2 week courses = 4 credit hours
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RT @NCBotGarden: Interested in learning more about native bees? NCBG staff will be at @chpublib on Saturday, May 13 from 10-11:30 a.m. to s…
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RT @TruffleSmithLAB: The Smith Fungal Biology Lab at the University of Florida is looking for a full-time research technician to work on se…
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Register NOW! Learn field and lab ID of native grasses and their importance in ecosystems. For more information and to register, visit #highlandsbiologicalstation #wcu #fieldecology #botany #grasses #getoutside
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RT @naturalsciences: 📢 We're hiring! Join our incredible development team to help raise funds to support the Museum's public education, out…
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RT @NCBotGarden: TWO great lectures this Thursday (4/27), both available via Zoom: 12 p.m.: Virtual Lunchbox Talk: Quantifying Genetic Var…
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GIA applications are due NEXT WEEK! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Visit to start your application TODAY! #fieldecology #getoutside #fieldwork #fieldstation
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Time is running out to submit your GIA proposal and application! This is a great opportunity for anyone conducting research in the #southernappalachians. Visit for more information. #research #highered #fieldecology
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HBS has a long history of facilitating research on and around the Highlands Plateau, and we want YOU to join us this year! Whether you're studying #mammals, #botany, or #insects, we encourage you to apply. Many thanks to @HighlandsBioFdn for supporting this wonderful program.
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We can't have a summer without a #salamander class! This course will look at #conservation from all sorts of unique angles, with a focus on the importance of #genetics to conservation efforts. Visit for more information.
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Calling all #publichealth scientists! This course will cover the natural history of mosquitoes (Culicidae) found in the Southern Appalachians, empasizing the ecology of mosquitoes of public health relevance. For more information and to register, visit
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If you saw these graphs (with data taken directly from our water quality sonde), what would you say could've caused the spike in salinity? We'll give you a hint: we had snowy weather the prior week and the lake is near a paved road.
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RT @NCStateCNR: Join #NCStateCNR and student-founded @FieldInclusive as we raise awareness about issues marginalized groups face in the fie…
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Are you or someone you know looking for a fun summer job?! Well look no further- applications are open for our summer staff positions. Visit for job descriptions and application instructions.
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Don't ask us how she does it, but we are so proud of Dr. Petric! Not only is she the Director for @HighlandsIE21 AND an active small mammal researcher (with a special fondness for #bats), but she's also a mentor to dozens of budding biologists across NC.
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Although our offices are closed tomorrow, the Botanical Garden and trails will be open. Happy #MartinLutherKingJrDay!
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RT @JimCostaHBS: Wonderful celebration of Alfred Russel Wallace here in Oxford today! Kudos to the organizers @mshstoulouse, @MFOxford & @m…
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