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.
This Saturday at 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am join Naturalist Janet Burgoyne on a FREE naturalist walk, "Art in Nature". See plants and insects around the Discovery gardens from different perspectives through beautiful photographs and in-person observation and learn more about the plants in our region of Arizona. Great for the whole family.
Here are sneak peeks of two of the photographs, provided by photographer Kirk Higgins.
Bat Business
Bats are one of the most important animals to share our space on this planet. They are also some of the most misunderstood. Throughout recorded history bats have been associated with evil, witchcraft, and generally scary things—the legend of Dracula, Halloween, and...
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 >
