Wonder – Explore – Discover

The Highlands Center for Natural History, a nature center in the Prescott National Forest, is a hub for lifelong learning designed to invite discovery of the wonders of nature.

Fresh Air Moment – Fall Volunteer Enrichment Class

This past fall, long time Volunteer of the Highlands Center, Tom Benson, offered his Life Enrichment course to all Highlands Center volunteers. At the end of the course, each person was asked to write a poem inspired by nature. While they were all very well written...

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Come celebrate! 
The Lookout (website thelookoutaz.com), formerly Jays Bird Barn here in Prescott, is highlighting HCNH as a non-profit for their 20th anniversary celebration week in October!
Come on out to the Lookout Wednesday, October 25th between 8am-6pm and visit us at our booth! A portion of the days proceeds will be donated to HCNH. 
Cant wait to see you there!

Come celebrate!

The Lookout (website thelookoutaz.com), formerly Jay's Bird Barn here in Prescott, is highlighting HCNH as a non-profit for their 20th anniversary celebration week in October!

Come on out to the Lookout Wednesday, October 25th between 8am-6pm and visit us at our booth! A portion of the day's proceeds will be donated to HCNH.

Can't wait to see you there!
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Becoming Wild: Animating the Audacity of the Human Heart
In this 3 part series, Will Duncan explores the relationship between wildness and civility and the idea of re-wilding our lives. 
Through stories, reflections on various authors, poets, philosophers, religious writers, and mythology we will explore what it means to rekindle ones life into a deeper and more vibrant intimacy with the world.
Monday’s October 23rd, November 13th, and December 11th
RSVP today at highlandscenter.org/adult-programs

Becoming Wild: Animating the Audacity of the Human Heart

In this 3 part series, Will Duncan explores the relationship between wildness and civility and the idea of re-wilding our lives.

Through stories, reflections on various authors, poets, philosophers, religious writers, and mythology we will explore what it means to rekindle one's life into a deeper and more vibrant intimacy with the world.

Monday’s October 23rd, November 13th, and December 11th

RSVP today at highlandscenter.org/adult-programs
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No Respect- Turkey Vultures

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...

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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 > 

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