[ECOLOG-L] Summer Courses in Field Biology at the Highlands Biological Station

2009-04-02 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
2009 SUMMER COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND TEACHER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

The Highlands Biological Station, in Highlands, North Carolina, is offering
its 2009 series of summer courses and workshops that can be taken for credit
toward your academic program. HBS is an inter-institutional research center
of the University of North Carolina. Highlands, North Carolina, is located
in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, at an average elevation about 3,800
feet, and situated near the Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains
National Park, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge
Parkway, and numerous other national reserves. For more information and to
apply, visit www.wcu.edu/hbs, email h...@email.wcu.edu or call 828-526-2602.

2009 SUMMER COURSE SCHEDULE (4 CREDIT HOURS):
-Conservation Biology of Amphibians
May 18 –  May 30 with Raymond D. Semlitsch (University of Missouri, Columbia)
-Taxonomy and Natural History of Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies,
and Caddisflies
June 1 – June 13 with John C. Morse (Clemson University)
-Ecology of Rock Outcrop Communities
June 15 – June 27 with Keith Clay (Indiana University)
-Conservation Biology – Principles for Conservation Illustrated by the
Diverse and Dynamic Landscape of the Southern Appalachians
June 29 – July 11 with Peter S. White (University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill)
-Forest Ecosystems of the Southern Appalachian Mountains
July 13 – July 25 with Thomas R. Wentworth (North Carolina State
University), Stephanie Jeffries (North Carolina State University), and Peter
S. White (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
-Vascular Plants of the Southern Appalachians
July 27 – August 8 with Paul S. Manos (Duke University)

Cost and Credit Information:
Comprehensive course fee: $400 per 2-week course
Course credit: all summer courses can be taken for 4 semester hours credit
Registration fee: if a student wishes to receive credit through either
UNC-Chapel Hill or Western Carolina University, a charge of $80 per course
will apply
Housing fee: $50-$100 per week depending on accommodations
2009 Summer Course Applications are available at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm

2009 SUMMER WORKSHOPS:
-Bryophyte Identification: Liverworts, Hornworts, and Mosses
May 11–16 with Paul G. Davison (University of North Alabama)
-Scientific Illustration
May 11–16 with Nancy Lowe (Emory University)

Comprehensive workshop fee: $300 per workshop, including housing.  The
workshop fee is $200 for those not requiring housing.
Course credit: workshops can be taken for 2 semester hours credit
Registration fee: if a student wishes to receive credit through either
UNC-Chapel Hill or Western Carolina University, a charge of $80 per workshop
will apply
2009 Summer Workshop Registration Forms are available at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm

2009 TEACHER EDUCATION COURSES: The Teacher Education Courses are
co-sponsored by the Center for Mathematics and Science Education at Western
Carolina University and Highlands Biological Station:
-Mountain Biodiversity
June 15-19 with Karen Kandl (Western Carolina University)
-Entomology for Educators
June 22-26 with Robert W. Matthews (University of Georgia)

Course credit: Courses can each be taken for 2 graduate credits or 3 CEUs.
Registration fee: The registration fee for each course is $30, with an
additional $80 fee per course if taken for credit. 
Housing fee: $50-$100 depending on accommodations

Please visit http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm for detailed course
descriptions and application forms.


[ECOLOG-L] Summer Courses in Field Biology at the Highlands Biological Station

2009-02-19 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
2009 SUMMER COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND TEACHER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

The Highlands Biological Station, in Highlands, North Carolina, is offering
its 2009 series of summer courses and workshops that can be taken for credit
toward your academic program. HBS is an inter-institutional research center
of the University of North Carolina. Highlands, North Carolina, is located
in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, at an average elevation about 3,800
feet, and situated near the Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains
National Park, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge
Parkway, and numerous other national reserves. For more information and to
apply, visit www.wcu.edu/hbs, email h...@email.wcu.edu or call 828-526-2602.

2009 SUMMER COURSE SCHEDULE (4 CREDIT HOURS):
-Conservation Biology of Amphibians
May 18 –  May 30 with Raymond D. Semlitsch (University of Missouri, Columbia)
-Taxonomy and Natural History of Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies,
and Caddisflies
June 1 – June 13 with John C. Morse (Clemson University)
-Ecology of Rock Outcrop Communities
June 15 – June 27 with Keith Clay (Indiana University)
-Conservation Biology – Principles for Conservation Illustrated by the
Diverse and Dynamic Landscape of the Southern Appalachians
June 29 – July 11 with Peter S. White (University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill)
-Forest Ecosystems of the Southern Appalachian Mountains
July 13 – July 25 with Thomas R. Wentworth (North Carolina State
University), Stephanie Jeffries (North Carolina State University), and Peter
S. White (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
-Vascular Plants of the Southern Appalachians
July 27 – August 8 with Paul S. Manos (Duke University)

Cost and Credit Information:
Comprehensive course fee: $400 per 2-week course
Course credit: all summer courses can be taken for 4 semester hours credit
Registration fee: if a student wishes to receive credit through either
UNC-Chapel Hill or Western Carolina University, a charge of $80 per course
will apply
Housing fee: $50-$100 per week depending on accommodations
2009 Summer Course Applications are available at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm

2009 SUMMER WORKSHOPS:
-Bryophyte Identification: Liverworts, Hornworts, and Mosses
May 11–16 with Paul G. Davison (University of North Alabama)
-Scientific Illustration
May 11–16 with Nancy Lowe (Emory University)

Comprehensive workshop fee: $300 per workshop, including housing.  The
workshop fee is $200 for those not requiring housing.
Course credit: workshops can be taken for 2 semester hours credit
Registration fee: if a student wishes to receive credit through either
UNC-Chapel Hill or Western Carolina University, a charge of $80 per workshop
will apply
2009 Summer Workshop Registration Forms are available at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm

2009 TEACHER EDUCATION COURSES: The Teacher Education Courses are
co-sponsored by the Center for Mathematics and Science Education at Western
Carolina University and Highlands Biological Station:
-Mountain Biodiversity
June 15-19 with Karen Kandl (Western Carolina University)
-Entomology for Educators
June 22-26 with Robert W. Matthews (University of Georgia)

Course credit: Courses can each be taken for 2 graduate credits or 3 CEUs.
Registration fee: The registration fee for each course is $30, with an
additional $80 fee per course if taken for credit. 
Housing fee: $50-$100 depending on accommodations

Please visit http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm for detailed course
descriptions and application forms.


[ECOLOG-L] Paid Internships at Highlands Biological Station

2009-02-19 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
2009 INTERNSHIPS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AND HORTICULTURE AT THE HIGHLANDS
BIOLOGICAL STATION, HIGHLANDS NORTH CAROLINA

Five paid internships are available with applications due by April 4. Visit
www.wcu.edu/hbs for application instructions. Positions are described below: 

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE HIGHLANDS NATURE CENTER
Assistant Naturalists (2)
Wage: $8.50/hour, group housing, and possible college internship credit.

Hours: Full-time, temporary (40 hours per week, no overtime available, some
Saturdays and evenings required), position is from mid-May through
mid-August, but specific dates can be somewhat flexible.

Description:  Assistant Naturalists help with daily operations of the
Highlands Nature Center.  Primary duties include working with the public to
interpret the natural history of the Southern Appalachians and related
Nature Center exhibits, answering questions about local natural areas and
recreational opportunities, actively developing and teaching several
environmentally-based educational programs for both children and adults, and
serving as co-counselor for a series of Nature Day Camps for children ages 4
to 15.  Staff will also assist with the implementation of special evening
programs for the public, and with the weekly evening lecture series.  Work
also involves the feeding, cleaning, general care, and interpretation of
live animal exhibits (mainly reptiles and amphibians).  Other general duties
are also the responsibility of all Nature Center staff and include word
processing; maintaining program schedules; participant registration;
handling money; cleaning and maintaining exhibits, bathrooms, and animal
enclosures on a daily basis; empty trash and recycling bins; care of live
plants; etc.  Summer staff may also be occasionally asked to assist other
Station employees in the office, library, or Botanical Garden.  These jobs
may include heavy lifting (no more than 50 lbs.).  Assistant Naturalists
work a 40-hour week, but the schedule will require flexibility including
some weekend and evening work.

Qualifications:  Applicants should be majors (or recent graduates) in
biology, zoology, botany, environmental science, science education, outdoor
recreation, or other related fields.  Proficiency in dealing with the public
is a must.  Ideal candidates should have experience working with children,
familiarity with (or enthusiasm to learn) a variety of environmental
education activities such as Project WILD, and experience caring for
animals.  A basic knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Southern
Appalachians is also desirable.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a
valid driver’s license, and must be in good physical condition to lead
hikes.  Willingness to work a flexible schedule is a must.  Non-smokers are
preferred.

To apply:  A State of North Carolina job application (PD107) must be
completed.  Send application, cover letter, and a list of 3 references to
Patrick Brannon, Highlands Biological Station, 265 N. Sixth Street,
Highlands NC 28741.  Applications must be received by April 4.  For more
information, please call 828-526-2623.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE HIGHLANDS BOTANICAL GARDEN
Botanical Garden Assistants (2)
Wage: $8.50/hour, group housing, and possible college internship credit.

Hours: Full-time, temporary (40 hours per week, no overtime or benefits
available), position is from mid-May through mid-August, but specific dates
can be somewhat flexible.

Description:  Botanical Garden Assistants maintain gardens, trails,
boardwalks, and bridges throughout the Station property, and helps to
identify, label, and maintain native plant species.  This position may
include working with the public to interpret the natural history of local
plants and assisting with identification of native plant species. This job
may involve heavy lifting (no more than 50 lbs.) and will sometimes involve
working alone and in rainy weather.  Occasionally, the individual will be
asked to assist other Station employees in the office, library, or Nature
Center. 

The successful applicant must be able to trim, cut, and pile brush; use a
shovel, hoe, and other garden tools, as well as a wheel barrow, to do
general gardening and trail repairs; help with lawn mowing and lawn
maintenance on the campus; learn to identify wildflowers; collect and mount
plant specimens; learn to make plant labels; and possibly help researchers
with field work, as required.

Qualifications:  Applicants should be majors in biology, botany,
horticulture, or some other environmental science.  The ideal candidate
should have training and/or experience in field biology and landscaping, and
good skills in dealing with people.  Familiarity with Southern Appalachian
plant species and with horticultural practices is desirable.  Applicants
must be U.S. citizens and possess a valid driver's license.  Non-smokers are
preferred.

To apply:  A State of North Carolina job application (PD107) must be
completed.  Send application, cover letter, 

[ECOLOG-L] Five Summer Paid Student Internship Opportunities-Highlands, North Carolina

2009-01-22 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
2009 INTERNSHIPS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AND HORTICULTURE AT THE HIGHLANDS
BIOLOGICAL STATION, HIGHLANDS NORTH CAROLINA

Five paid internships are available with applications due by April 4. Visit
www.wcu.edu/hbs for application instructions. Positions are described below: 

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE HIGHLANDS NATURE CENTER

Assistant Naturalists (2)
Wage: $8.50/hour, group housing, and possible college internship credit.

Hours: Full-time, temporary (40 hours per week, no overtime available, some
Saturdays and evenings required), position is from mid-May through
mid-August, but specific dates can be somewhat flexible.

Description:  Assistant Naturalists help with daily operations of the
Highlands Nature Center.  Primary duties include working with the public to
interpret the natural history of the Southern Appalachians and related
Nature Center exhibits, answering questions about local natural areas and
recreational opportunities, actively developing and teaching several
environmentally-based educational programs for both children and adults, and
serving as co-counselor for a series of Nature Day Camps for children ages 4
to 15.  Staff will also assist with the implementation of special evening
programs for the public, and with the weekly evening lecture series.  Work
also involves the feeding, cleaning, general care, and interpretation of
live animal exhibits (mainly reptiles and amphibians).  Other general duties
are also the responsibility of all Nature Center staff and include word
processing; maintaining program schedules; participant registration;
handling money; cleaning and maintaining exhibits, bathrooms, and animal
enclosures on a daily basis; empty trash and recycling bins; care of live
plants; etc.  Summer staff may also be occasionally asked to assist other
Station employees in the office, library, or Botanical Garden.  These jobs
may include heavy lifting (no more than 50 lbs.).  Assistant Naturalists
work a 40-hour week, but the schedule will require flexibility including
some weekend and evening work.

Qualifications:  Applicants should be majors (or recent graduates) in
biology, zoology, botany, environmental science, science education, outdoor
recreation, or other related fields.  Proficiency in dealing with the public
is a must.  Ideal candidates should have experience working with children,
familiarity with (or enthusiasm to learn) a variety of environmental
education activities such as Project WILD, and experience caring for
animals.  A basic knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Southern
Appalachians is also desirable.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a
valid driver’s license, and must be in good physical condition to lead
hikes.  Willingness to work a flexible schedule is a must.  Non-smokers are
preferred.

To apply:  A State of North Carolina job application (PD107) must be
completed.  Send application, cover letter, and a list of 3 references to
Patrick Brannon, Highlands Biological Station, 265 N. Sixth Street,
Highlands NC 28741.  Applications must be received by April 4.  For more
information, please call 828-526-2623.


SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE HIGHLANDS BOTANICAL GARDEN

Botanical Garden Assistants (2)
Wage: $8.50/hour, group housing, and possible college internship credit.

Hours: Full-time, temporary (40 hours per week, no overtime or benefits
available), position is from mid-May through mid-August, but specific dates
can be somewhat flexible.

Description:  Botanical Garden Assistants maintain gardens, trails,
boardwalks, and bridges throughout the Station property, and helps to
identify, label, and maintain native plant species.  This position may
include working with the public to interpret the natural history of local
plants and assisting with identification of native plant species. This job
may involve heavy lifting (no more than 50 lbs.) and will sometimes involve
working alone and in rainy weather.  Occasionally, the individual will be
asked to assist other Station employees in the office, library, or Nature
Center. 

The successful applicant must be able to trim, cut, and pile brush; use a
shovel, hoe, and other garden tools, as well as a wheel barrow, to do
general gardening and trail repairs; help with lawn mowing and lawn
maintenance on the campus; learn to identify wildflowers; collect and mount
plant specimens; learn to make plant labels; and possibly help researchers
with field work, as required.

Qualifications:  Applicants should be majors in biology, botany,
horticulture, or some other environmental science.  The ideal candidate
should have training and/or experience in field biology and landscaping, and
good skills in dealing with people.  Familiarity with Southern Appalachian
plant species and with horticultural practices is desirable.  Applicants
must be U.S. citizens and possess a valid driver's license.  Non-smokers are
preferred.

To apply:  A State of North Carolina job application (PD107) must be
completed.  Send application, cover lette

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Courses in Field Biology in North Carolina at the Highlands Biological

2008-05-06 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
Highlands Biological Station
P.O. Box 580
Highlands, North Carolina 28741


Summer Field Courses in Organismal Biology in Highlands, North Carolina

The Highlands Biological Station, in Highlands, North Carolina, is offering
its 2008 series of summer courses and workshops that can be taken for credit
toward your academic program. HBS is an inter-institutional research center
of the University of North Carolina. Highlands, North Carolina, is located
in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, at an average elevation about 3,800
feet, and situated near the Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains
National Park, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge
Parkway, and numerous other national reserves.

This year’s course offerings (and professors) are:

-Biology of Plethodontid Salamanders (Steve Tilley-Smith College) 19-31 May
-Mammals of the Southern Appalachians (Wayne Van Devender-Appalachian State
Univ) 2-14 June
-Biodiversity and Conservation of Birds (Rob Bierregaard-UNC-Charlotte)
16-28 June
-Microbial Ecology (Sean O’Connell-Western Carolina Univ) 30 June-12 July
-Fleshy Fungi of the Highlands Plateau (Andy Methven-Eastern Illinois Univ)
14-26 July
-Spiders of the Southern Appalachians (Kefyn Catley-Western Carolina Univ)
28 July-9 Aug

This year’s workships are:
-Graminoids (Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes) of the Southern Appalachians
(Dwayne Estes-Austin Peay Univ) 12-17 May
-Scientific Illustration (Nancy Lowe-Atlanta Botanical Garden) 7-12 July

Course descriptions and applications can be found at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/Education.htm#summercourses.

Courses cost $400 per two-week course, plus $80 if taken for credit (four
hours) and $50-$100 per week for housing. Financial assistance is available.

For more information please call or email: 828.526.2602 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]





[ECOLOG-L] Summer Paid Student Internship Opportunity-Highlands, North Carolina

2008-04-29 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
Assistant Naturalist Position Available at Highlands Biological Station

Description:  Assistant Naturalists help with daily operations of the
Highlands Nature Center.  Primary duties include working with the public to
interpret the natural history of the Southern Appalachians and related
Nature Center exhibits, answering questions about local natural areas and
recreational opportunities, actively developing and teaching several
environmentally-based educational programs for both children and adults, and
serving as co-counselor for a series of Nature Day Camps for children ages 4
to 15.  Staff will also assist with the implementation of special evening
programs for the public, and with the weekly evening lecture series.  Work
also involves the feeding, cleaning, general care, and interpretation of
live animal exhibits (mainly reptiles and amphibians).  Other general duties
are also the responsibility of all Nature Center staff and include word
processing; maintaining program schedules; participant registration;
handling money; cleaning and maintaining exhibits, bathrooms, and animal
enclosures on a daily basis; empty trash and recycling bins; care of live
plants; etc.  Summer staff may also be occasionally asked to assist other
Station employees in the office, library, or Botanical Garden.  These jobs
may include heavy lifting (no more than 50 lbs.).  Assistant Naturalists
work a 40-hour week, but the schedule will require flexibility including
some weekend and evening work.

 Qualifications:  Applicants should be majors (or recent graduates) in
biology, zoology, botany, environmental science, science education, outdoor
recreation, or other related fields.  Proficiency in dealing with the public
is a must.  Ideal candidates should have experience working with children,
familiarity with (or enthusiasm to learn) a variety of environmental
education activities such as Project WILD, and experience caring for
animals.  A basic knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Southern
Appalachians is also desirable.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a
valid driver’s license, and must be in good physical condition to lead
hikes.  Willingness to work a flexible schedule is a must.  Non-smokers are
preferred.

Wage: $8.50/hour, group housing, and possible college internship credit.

 Hours: Full-time, temporary (40 hours per week, no overtime available, some
Saturdays and evenings required), position is from mid-May through
mid-August, but specific dates can be somewhat flexible.


 To apply:  A State of North Carolina job application (PD107) must be
completed.  The PD107 application form can be downloaded from our website
www.wcu.edu/hbs and click on “positions.”  Send application, cover letter,
and a list of 3 references to Patrick Brannon, Highlands Biological Station,
265 N. Sixth Street, Highlands NC 28741, or fax to 828-526-2797. 
Applications must be received by May 2nd.  For more information, please call
828-526-2623.


[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Courses in Organismal Biology in Highlands, North Carolina

2008-04-21 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
Highlands Biological Station
P.O. Box 580
Highlands, North Carolina 28741


Summer Field Courses in Organismal Biology in Highlands, North Carolina

The Highlands Biological Station, in Highlands, North Carolina, is offering
its 2008 series of summer courses and workshops that can be taken for credit
toward your academic program. HBS is an inter-institutional research center
of the University of North Carolina. Highlands, North Carolina, is located
in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, at an average elevation about 3,800
feet, and situated near the Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains
National Park, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge
Parkway, and numerous other national reserves.

This year’s course offerings (and professors) are:

-Biology of Plethodontid Salamanders (Steve Tilley-Smith College) 19-31 May
-Mammals of the Southern Appalachians (Wayne Van Devender-Appalachian State
Univ) 2-14 June
-Biodiversity and Conservation of Birds (Rob Bierregaard-UNC-Charlotte)
16-28 June
-Microbial Ecology (Sean O’Connell-Western Carolina Univ) 30 June-12 July
-Fleshy Fungi of the Highlands Plateau (Andy Methven-Eastern Illinois Univ)
14-26 July
-Spiders of the Southern Appalachians (Kefyn Catley-Western Carolina Univ)
28 July-9 Aug

This year’s workships are:
-Graminoids (Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes) of the Southern Appalachians
(Dwayne Estes-Austin Peay Univ) 12-17 May
-Scientific Illustration (Nancy Lowe-Atlanta Botanical Garden) 7-12 July

Course descriptions and applications can be found at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/Education.htm#summercourses.

Courses cost $400 per two-week course, plus $80 if taken for credit (four
hours) and $50-$100 per week for housing. Financial assistance is available.

For more information please call or email: 828.526.2602 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]


[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Courses in Biology in Highlands, North Carolina

2008-04-11 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
Summer Field Courses in Organismal Biology in Highlands, North Carolina

 
The Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, North Carolina, is offering
its 2008 series of summer courses and workshops. HBS is an
inter-institutional research center of the University of North Carolina.
Highlands, North Carolina, is located in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains,
at an average elevation about 3,800 feet, and situated near the Nantahala
National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee Indian
Reservation, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and numerous other
national reserves.
 
This year’s course offerings (and professors) are:
 
-Biology of Plethodontid Salamanders (Steve Tilley-Smith College) 19-31 May
-Mammals of the Southern Appalachians (Wayne Van Devender-Appalachian State
Univ) 2-14 June
-Biodiversity and Conservation of Birds (Rob Bierregaard-UNC-Charlotte)
16-28 June
-Microbial Ecology (Sean O’Connell-Western Carolina Univ) 30 June-12 July
-Fleshy Fungi of the Highlands Plateau (Andy Methven-Eastern Illinois Univ)
14-26 July
-Spiders of the Southern Appalachians (Kefyn Catley-Western Carolina Univ)
28 July-9 Aug
 
This year’s workships are:
-Graminoids (Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes) of the Southern Appalachians
(Dwayne Estes-Austin Peay Univ) 12-17 May
-Scientific Illustration (Nancy Lowe-Atlanta Botanical Garden) 7-12 July
-Mayflies, Stoneflies and Caddisflies of the Southern Appalachians (John
Morse-Clemson) dates TBA
 
Course descriptions and applications can be found at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/Education.htm#summercourses.
 
Courses cost $400 per two-week course, plus $80 if taken for credit (four
hours) and $50-$100 per week for housing. Financial assistance is available.
 
For more information please call or email: 828.526.2602 or [log in to unmask]
Highlands Biological Station
265 N. Sixth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
TEL 828-526-2602
FAX 828-526-2797


[ECOLOG-L] Summer Courses in Field Biology at the Highlands Biological Station

2008-02-26 Thread Highlands Biologcial Station
Summer Field Courses in Organismal Biology in Highlands, North Carolina

 
The Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, North Carolina, is offering
its 2008 series of summer courses and workshops. HBS is an
inter-institutional research center of the University of North Carolina.
Highlands, North Carolina, is located in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains,
at an average elevation about 3,800 feet, and situated near the Nantahala
National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee Indian
Reservation, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and numerous other
national reserves.
 
This year’s course offerings (and professors) are:
 
-Biology of Plethodontid Salamanders (Steve Tilley-Smith College) 19-31 May
-Mammals of the Southern Appalachians (Wayne Van Devender-Appalachian State
Univ) 2-14 June
-Biodiversity and Conservation of Birds (Rob Bierregaard-UNC-Charlotte)
16-28 June
-Microbial Ecology (Sean O’Connell-Western Carolina Univ) 30 June-12 July
-Fleshy Fungi of the Highlands Plateau (Andy Methven-Eastern Illinois Univ)
14-26 July
-Spiders of the Southern Appalachians (Kefyn Catley-Western Carolina Univ)
28 July-9 Aug
 
This year’s workships are:
-Graminoids (Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes) of the Southern Appalachians
(Dwayne Estes-Austin Peay Univ) 12-17 May
-Scientific Illustration (Nancy Lowe-Atlanta Botanical Garden) 7-12 July
-Mayflies, Stoneflies and Caddisflies of the Southern Appalachians (John
Morse-Clemson) dates TBA
 
Course descriptions and applications can be found at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/Education.htm#summercourses.
 
Courses cost $400 per two-week course, plus $80 if taken for credit (four
hours) and $50-$100 per week for housing. Financial assistance is available.
 
For more information please call or email: 828.526.2602 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Highlands Biological Station
265 N. Sixth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
TEL 828-526-2602
FAX 828-526-2797