Wonder – Explore – Discover
The Highlands Center, a Prescott nature center, is a hub for lifelong learning, designed to invite discovery of the wonders of nature.
Fresh Air Moments: Restoration on Lynx Creek
Learn more about riparian restoration, specifically efforts made on a Lynx Creek tributary at the Highlands Center for Natural History, with funding from the Yavapai Resource Advisory Committee and in partnership with the Prescott National Forest.
Highlands Happenings - May 24, 2022, Celebrating 25 Years!
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Highlands Happenings - Celebrating 25 Years!
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Discovery Saturday This Weekend! Highlands Happenings! May 24, 2022 Celebrating 25 Years! Celebrating 25 Years! 9 am – 12 pm FREE! Join us for a Special Celebrating 25! Puppet Show, "Home in the For... Over the past few months, Lincoln Elementary’s Schoolyard Habitat has been buzzing with activity. The footprint of the original Habitat was expanded, adding more room for plants and for students to explore in, Recently, principal Karen Hughes, and many other Highlands volunteers got together for the planting day, and planted a bunch of new plants in the Habitat, such as firecracker penstemon, chocolate flowers, and many more.A huge thank you to this amazing crew of volunteers that helped restore the Habitat space.
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DISCOVERY SATURDAY This Saturday, May 28, 9 am – 12 pm FREE!
Celebrating 25 Years! Join us for a Special Celebrating 25! Puppet Show, "Home in the Forest" at 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 AM.
Join the Highlands Center staff and volunteers for a Discovery Saturday 25 years in the making, featuring educators with fun activities to share. Visit, explore, and learn with the entire family!
Tina Lee, Jon Lee
In the Pines at the Highlands Center
Folk Sessions 19th Anniversary Celebration
Tix: folksessions19.eventbrite.com
Community Nature Study Series: Voyage to a Mid-Ocean Ridge with Steve Van Slyke
Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM MT
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As you descend the trail to Lynx Creek your Highlands Center geology guide will point out features in the rocks that tell a story of how oceans grow as new crust is formed and continents “drift” to accommodate that growth. How is it possible that rocks from the bottom of an ancient ocean now rest a mile above sea level and so far inland? Join us and find out. 5:30-7:30 due to walk on trail. These trails have variable grades and roughness. This walk requires stepping off trail onto rocky terrain. Please contact us if you have concerns.
No Respect- Turkey Vultures
Because all living organisms are interconnected, someone has to clean up messes: the shells of previously living organisms and their rotting soft parts that would otherwise be littering the environment. Many animals do their bit to help out to a greater or lesser...
The Highlands Center for Natural History
Prescott Nature Center
In our classroom without walls you will discover Ponderosa Pine covered mountains, deeply shaded riparian habitats, chaparral and woodland, remarkable geologic formations, and amazing vistas, in addition to all manner of forest inhabitants. With educational programming, hiking trails, and a botanic garden, our Prescott nature center has activities for all ages. 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott, AZ 86303 Get Directions >
