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The Highlands Center, a Prescott nature center, is a hub for lifelong learning, designed to invite discovery of the wonders of nature.
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Where have the wild birds gone? 3 billion fewer than 1970
Washington • North America’s skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows.
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Wander the Wild on Sunday at the Highlands Center for Natural History
Head to the Windmill House in Chino Valley this weekend and Wander the Wild for the Highlands Center for Natural History.highlandscenter.org/upcoming-event/geology-walk-2/
Go for a naturalist walk at Highlands Center for Natural History, Saturday, Sept. 21
Come shake off the week with a Saturday morning hike at the Highlands Center for Natural History from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Don't toss apple cores and banana peels on the ground
You may have learned that natural foods decompose in nature; Glacier National Park reminds us why it's a bad idea.I will always toss my apple core, not a banana peel!
Robert Williams what do you think about this? I know I have thrown apple cores in a bush or two
Thanks for the info!
Organic and gmo decomposes differently
This is obvious, but so powerful. At the Highlands Center, we have seen the impact of nature first-hand on children and adults for years - even here in Prescott, Arizona. So many children in our community rarely spend time outdoors. Now science and medicine confirm that places and programs like the HCNH are vitally important! Give this video a watch and spread the word .
Why doctors are increasingly prescribing nature
As rates of chronic disease among children have skyrocketed over the past few decades, pediatricians have increasingly looked for solutions beyond the clinic. Sometimes that means actually prescribing...“In Japan, we practice something called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses.” - Time Magazine
Our 3rd episode of the Highlands Center for Natural History Discover Podcast features a conversation with Lesley Alward, past Board president and long-time chair of Wander the Wild, which tales place this Sunday!
A perfect leader for this awesome event!!😍
Help Birds Survive the Winter by Skipping Yard Work This Fall
Forget manicuring your lawn this fall. Endangered birds need messy yards to survive the winter. There are a billion fewer birds in North America than there were 40 years ago, and a fifth of the bird s...I do like that idea😁
What lawn? Lol!
Glad you suggested this!!😊
Visitor at a home yesterday in Prescott Valley...
Nom nom nom nom
yearling, looking for a place to establish a territory after being pushed of other places by established adults.
Derek Uhey
Is this from the past or truly current?
Wow where are you in PV?
Joni Narramore
That might be the same one I had in my yard yesterday in Diamond Valley.
I hope they don't have to kill it.
Well thank YOU Phil!
Has anyone notice the influx of bears lately? Does anyone know if it's just this time of year or a normal thing in Prescott/Prescott Valley? Really awesome seeing so much wildlife, but I can't help but wonder if it's from all the construction around the Tri Cities that has them up and about and that close to houses-NOT BLAMING- just curious? TIA!
They are fattening up for hibernation. Happening in Montana also right now. I hope they leave him be and not kill him for doing his nature thing☹️
bears don't hibernate in arizona
Gettin’ the Prickly Pears!
Going to make some fresh prickly bear juice or jam for the. Family:):) bear with him.
Jennifer Toms
Your blessed.
Tohono Odom Native Americans in Tucson area harvest those bright flowers and cook them into jams. I imagine those blossoms are tasty to a bear.
AZ BEARS IN OUR AREA
Wow
Awe he was hungry. <3
you see them Jo Cele?
Cute little guy.
Straight out of the Bradshaws???
Cathleen Rock
Lilli Bushman
Thank goodness the monsoons have returned!
Ah!! So good!
Yes! The rain is fabulous
Yea. The wildflowers will be in their glory.
One of our volunteers photographed javelinas with their young as a large herd (or squadron) passed through the neighborhood. While the first image may look like an aggressive stance (and javelina can be highly protective with their offspring), in reality, this tired mom was exhibiting an elaborate yawn while nursing two of her young. The threesome found a comfy spot for a nap and took a rest. These Collared peccaries can be found throughout the Southwestern US and are common in the Prescott area. Contrary to what some people believe, javelina are not members of the rodent family.
#javelina, #peccary, #ArizonaWildlife, #nature
We were chased by a pack trying to eat my Big dog.
These guys are mean , protecting baby cool pictures thanks 🙏
Cimmin all over Bisbee. And yes they hate dogs
We can learn so much from our surroundings if we just drop the fear.
They run up and down the alley behind my house in Ajo... they kinda stinky!
Thank you for sharing these great photos!
We used to have a pack of them living around our house until we fenced in our property!
Oh my, I don't want it as a pet.
When I lived in Tombstone, they used to turn my trash bin over and scatter trash everywhere. I had to build a fence around it to keep them out.
We get squadrons of Javelina through our property pretty often. I've seen a mama with twins like these, and now I'm wondering if they're the same ones!
Devan Louis
Sara Roche Aren't they cute???? 😳
Thats a toothsome yawn momma...
Just was a pic of Amazon Peccary pets in Peru.
In 2003, we were lucky to see 2 newborn baby javelinas all red skin under our juniper tree. Anne Pine 🌲 Lakes 🌵Prescott, Az🌵
Oh my gosh they’re so cute!
They’re harmless never the less. 🤗
These pretty animals are pretty often in my yard. Don't you just want to pet them?
Kim Yardum Knight Earle Knight
How awesome. Thanks for sharing and enlightening me with some fun facts. 🙂
I remember them.
Reminds me of the children's book "Dont call me a pig". I think thats the title.
My husband startled them in our back yard today. They were more afraid of him than he was of them.
How large are they? Big Teeth 🦷
Join Us! The 11th Annual Wander the Wild, Sept 22nd
Kelly Lou McKibben for kids
We’re hosting a webinar Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. Mountain Daily Time & Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. Mountain Daily Time. Learn about temporary employment opportunities and the USAJOBS application process. Visit www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs-events for details. #WorkForNature #USAJOBS
Come to the Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Rd. in Prescott, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Saturday from now thru October and learn something new about nature!
Discovery Stations provide visitors of all ages with a brief look at nature - including the animals, plants, and geology that make the Arizona Highlands so unique. Each program is only five to ten minutes long. Free and open to the public. No reservations necessary. Just show up!
For more information, visit highlandscenter.org.
Discovery Stations open at Highlands Center for Natural History Sept. 7
Come out to the Highlands Center for Natural History on Saturday and visit each Discovery Station to learn something new about nature.
Every Kid Outdoors Program Provides Fourth Grade Students with Free Entrance to Public Lands
The great outdoors make a great classroom. Fourth grade educators are encouraged to take advantage of the wide range of educational programs and tools associated with the Every Kid Outdoors Program. E...
UPDATE: We are sad to report that the Wildflower Festival, originally scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8:30am-11:30 am, has been CANCELLED. Image - Birdbill Dayflower.
Hike at least 8 of 12 area trails by Sunday, Dec. 8 to be eligible to purchase a specially designed medallion ($5) that can be mounted to any hiking stick. Return your completed form to the Highlands Center by December 8 to be entered in a drawing for a $200 gift card from the Hike Shack.
This collaboration between Yavapai Trails Association and the Highlands Center is a community-wide event that takes place each fall and can be completed at participant’s own pace. The collector’s medallion is available for purchase when completed brochures are returned to the Highlands Center.
Medallions are newly designed each year to reflect some special aspect of Arizona’s natural history and have become collector’s items.
For more information and to download maps and Hiking Spree brochure, visit highlandscenter.org/hiking-spree.
Take a hike, get a medallion, enter to win a $200 gift card
The 2019 Hiking Spree is taking place through Dec. 8. in collaboration between Yavapai Trails Association and the Highlands Center for Natural History.David Marson
Mel Franetovich
Adriana Armesto Howard
Hummingbird Happenings
With all this hot weather and no rain, it is hard to believe that fall is less than a month away. Here in the Mogollon Highlands of Central Arizona we enjoy the variety of definite seasons, and even though fall is coming, the warm days will be with us for a while. ...
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
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