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 Founded
in 1927, the
Highlands
Biological Station acquired its first laboratory for scientific research in
1931. Since that time, scientists based at the Station have made
significant contributions in a number of fields, particularly in the study of
salamander biology, plant ecology, mycology, and aquatic ecology. The mission of
the Station is to foster education and research focused on the rich natural
heritage of the Highlands Plateau, while preserving and celebrating the
integrity of the "biological crown of the southern Appalachian Mountains".
The Highlands Biological Station offers courses, tours
and also has an onsite botanical garden open to the public.
Website:
Highlands
Biological Station
Location:
Highlands NC
Distance: 1½ hours from Asheville
Address: 265 North Sixth Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Telephone: 828-526-2602
Fees: None
Hours: Botanical Gardens are open year-round, sunrise to
sunset.
Allow: 1-2 hours
Nearby:
Highlands Nature Center,
Highlands Museum & Historical Village,
Pisgah National Forest,
The Bascom,
Waterfalls in Western North
Carolina,
Directions: From Asheville, take NC 280 West to Brevard (280 begins as Airport
Rd., accessible from US 25 or I-26). NC 280 joins NC 64 just before reaching
Brevard. Follow 64 West to Highlands. In Highlands, turn left at the first light
onto Main Street. Proceed to left onto Sixth Street and make a right turn into
the Station driveway.
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