Highstead Launches Search for New Director

Highstead seeks an experienced and motivated individual to direct all programs and administrative activities in support of Highstead's conservation, ecological research, and outreach mission. Highstead is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 that employs six staff members at its 100-acre site housing superb facilities, extensive forests, wetlands, open grasslands and unique collections of native trees and shrubs. Major programs at Highstead include: Regional Conservation, Woodland and Wildlife Ecology, Landscapes and Plant Collections, and Public and Membership Outreach. Highstead is a growing organization that has recently expanded its staff, land base, facilities, endowment and membership.

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Highstead Spring Walk Programs

Saturday, May 10, 2008

7 am - Birdwalk with Woodland Ecologist, Ed Faison

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Walk through the North American Azalea Collection with our plant collections manager, Kathleen Kitka.

Reservations Required! See Events for more information

Highstead Breaks Ground on Addition to Headquarters

Activities are well underway in the expansion of the "Barn" headquarters at Highstead. The 1100 square foot addition will include space for additional offices, the herbarium and flexible work areas for student interns and visiting scholars. The staff expects to move into this expanded space by the end of spring.

View progress of construction.