Programs and Events
There is always something going on at the Highlands Center! We host an abundance of special events and educational programs through out the week. Some event examples are our Discovery Saturdays, Grow Native Plant Sale, Family Nature Festivals, Shakespeare in the Pines, and much more! For our full list of upcoming events, please view our calendar.
Night Hike and Star Party
Let your eyes adjust to dark and discover the immense beauty of the Central Highlands at night. What nocturnal animals will you hear after dusk? What will you see dancing in the flames of a campfire? What constellations can you spot with your naked eye, or star clusters and galaxies can you see through telescopes? The Highlands Center and Prescott Astronomy Club invite you to come find out! We will be sharing campfire stories, guiding walks on the trails, leading activities in the Discovery Gardens, and gazing up at the night sky.
Note: Walks occur on the unpaved trails at the Highlands Center. These trails have variable grades and roughness. Some hikes require stepping off trail onto rocky terrain. Please contact us if you have concerns.
Thursday March 31s from 7 pm- 9 pm & April 6th are FULL
Pre-registration is required, so reserve your spot soon! Bring a flashlight!
Discovery Saturdays
Everyone knows the James Family Discovery Gardens and Highlands Center trails are a wonderful place to spend your time, but on Discovery Saturdays there will be more to visit, explore, and learn!
Discovery Saturday
Saturday, May 28 9 am - 12 pm
Join the Highlands Center staff and volunteers for a Discovery Saturday 25 years in the making. Everyone knows the Discovery Gardens are a wonderful place to spend your time, but on the last Saturday of May, discover the wonder of Discovery Stations throughout the gardens, featuring educators with fun activities to share. Visit, explore, and learn with the entire family!
Guided Walk:A Pebble’s Journey
Take a walk on easy trails with a Highlands Center geology guide to learn the amazing story of one single “tortured” pebble, now “frozen” in a wall of rock, known as Stretch Pebble Conglomerate
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