H ighlands B iological F oundation 265 N. 6th St. | P.O. Box 580, Highlands, N.C. 28741
(828) 526-2221
Spring 2018 Newsletter
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Julia Grumbles, President of the Highlands Biological Foundation If you are like me, you are ready for spring and summer in Highlands. I am happy to report that over the winter, the Highlands Biological Foundation staff has been busy getting things ready for us by upgrading and adding to exhibits in the Nature Center, lining up a fantastic series of speakers for the Zahner lectures, tending to the Botanical Garden with improved trails and signage, and preparing for what may be our best summer camps ever! I encourage all of our readers, members, supporters, families and visitors to come and walk through our gardens and learn about our native plant species, take in the beauty of Lindenwood Lake and enroll in one of our summer workshops to deepen your knowledge and understanding of our unique biodiversity. The Highlands Biological Station’s 23-acre campus is devoted to and focused on the Highlands plateau with our fascinating geologic history, critical watersheds and rich ecosystems. How do we do that? Through research, education, and exploration. And how do we support these critically important activities? Through your generosity. Your support over 91 years has provided the Foundation the resources to offer teachers, students, children and scores of Highlands families and visitors access to fantastic learning opportunites. I hope you continue to support these activities by giving to the Highlands Biological Foundation, renewing your membership or becoming a new member. The Foundation deeply appreciates and is grateful for your belief in our mission and to that end, we hope to begin construction this year on the North Campus. This addition will open up the Station property adjacent to the Lower Lake Road and provide the public easier access to enjoy a brilliant new pollinator garden, an improved trail around the lake and over its wetlands, and a teaching pavilion plus much needed new parking and restroom facilities. I look forward to seeing you this summer, Julia Grumbles © Clay Bolt | meetyourneighbours.net
SAVE THE DATE
June 23: Annual Meeting
June 29-30: Rockin' the Highlands Plateau July 12: First Zahner Lecture July 29: Summer Soiree
CONTENTS • Letter from the President • State of the Station • Nature Center Update • Rockin' the Highlands Plateau • North Campus • Summer Workshops • Botanical Garden • Outreach • 2018 GIA Recipients • Special Donor Acknowledgement