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SUMMARY:Wednesday Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. \nThese walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water\, wear appropriate hiking shoes\, and bring hiking poles if desired\, dress in protective layers\, and wear sun protection. Bring your own snacks to enjoy if you would like! \nEvery 1st and 3rd Wednesday \n\n9:00 am – 10:30 am – Meet in front of the main building by the bronze sculpture.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/wednesday-wanderings-4/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Events Category
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T100833Z
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SUMMARY:Peace in the Pines: a Guided Grief Support Journey
DESCRIPTION:Peace in the Pines: A Guided Grief Support Group\nFebruary 5 – March 26\, 2026 \nWe know—both intuitively and through science—that nature is profoundly healing. When we spend time in wild\, quiet places\, something inside us begins to soften\, settle\, and restore. To show up fully for our families\, our communities\, and ourselves\, we must first give ourselves space to reconnect—with our breath\, our grief\, and the natural world.\nThat’s why Peace in the Pines takes place in the heart of the Ponderosa pine forest of Prescott National Forest\, on the grounds of the Highlands Center for Natural History. Here\, you can hear the wind whispering through the tall pines\, feel your footsteps grounding into the earth\, and notice the presence of birds\, Abert’s squirrels\, and other wildlife. This setting is more than a backdrop—it’s an active participant in your healing.\nLogistics:\nTo foster connection and continuity\, Peace in the Pines is a grief group that begins February 5 and concludes March 26 with the same participants throughout. All members join at the beginning and journey through the full program together. The group meets weekly for eight weeks in a supportive\, facilitated setting\, with reflective materials provided for solo time in nature.These outdoor prompts are designed to encourage personal exploration and healing on the beautiful grounds of the Highlands Center. Grief education and open sharing with the group are key elements of every group meeting as well.\nAfter we receive your registration\, a brief pre-screening conversation will be scheduled to ensure the group is a good fit for your current needs and support goals.\nThe total fee for the full program is $20\, which helps offset the cost of the two books you’ll receive as part of the experience \nThis session has reached capacity and registration is closed. Join the waitlist to be notified if a spot opens. \nRegister for the waitlist
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/peace-in-the-pines-a-guided-grief-support-journey/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Events Category
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Icenogle":MAILTO:micenogle@highlandscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260119T194341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T194447Z
UID:423-1770382800-1770386400@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Natural History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps\, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal and universal at the same time. Our Natural History book club met beginning in 2021 and the discussions occasionally resulted in these special moments of quiet thoughtfulness.\nWe’re excited to continue to offer this free and open to the public program. Reading is something on many of our “to-do” lists\, but some of us need a little extra incentive\, like having a group that meets monthly to discuss. This group focuses on books related to natural history\, with some southwestern component\, written in the last decade or so. Books are selected by the group and then sold in the Benson Family Nature Store. We take our time reading – two months for each book. And we encourage personal connections\, as well as universal questioning\, when we come together for our meetings. People can jump in at any time!\nJoin the Natural History Book Club today!\nBook club meetings are the first Friday of each month from 1pm-2pm and meet in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Discovery Gardens Ramada\, weather depending.\n2026 Natural History Book Club Books and Dates:\nFebruary / March\nThe Age of Loneliness: Essays\, by Laura Marris\nApril / May\nThe Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light\, by Craig Childs\nJune / July\nThe Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape\, by Katie Holten\nAugust / September\nThe Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues\, by Tristan Gooley\nOctober / November\nFlight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration\, by Rebecca Heisman
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/natural-history-book-club/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T022118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T015632Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Storytelling Event with Sharon McFeely
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wild Tales is a cozy midwinter storytelling gathering for children and adults alike\, inviting young and young-at-heart into a space of raw wonder\, imagination\, and gratitude. Join us for an afternoon of stories from around the world that spark awe and curiosity\, shared in the heart of winter at the Highlands Center for Natural History. Featuring gifted storytellers Sharon McFeely and Katia Nyysti\, this all-ages event celebrates the magic of listening together. Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/winter-wild-tales-winter-storytelling-event/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Family Programs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T233757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T084513Z
UID:379-1770915600-1770922800@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Peace in the Pines: a Guided Grief Support Journey
DESCRIPTION:Peace in the Pines: A Guided Grief Support Group\nFebruary 5 – March 26\, 2026 \nWe know—both intuitively and through science—that nature is profoundly healing. When we spend time in wild\, quiet places\, something inside us begins to soften\, settle\, and restore. To show up fully for our families\, our communities\, and ourselves\, we must first give ourselves space to reconnect—with our breath\, our grief\, and the natural world.\nThat’s why Peace in the Pines takes place in the heart of the Ponderosa pine forest of Prescott National Forest\, on the grounds of the Highlands Center for Natural History. Here\, you can hear the wind whispering through the tall pines\, feel your footsteps grounding into the earth\, and notice the presence of birds\, Abert’s squirrels\, and other wildlife. This setting is more than a backdrop—it’s an active participant in your healing.\nLogistics:\nTo foster connection and continuity\, Peace in the Pines is a grief group that begins February 5 and concludes March 26 with the same participants throughout. All members join at the beginning and journey through the full program together. The group meets weekly for eight weeks in a supportive\, facilitated setting\, with reflective materials provided for solo time in nature.These outdoor prompts are designed to encourage personal exploration and healing on the beautiful grounds of the Highlands Center. Grief education and open sharing with the group are key elements of every group meeting as well.\nAfter we receive your registration\, a brief pre-screening conversation will be scheduled to ensure the group is a good fit for your current needs and support goals.\nThe total fee for the full program is $20\, which helps offset the cost of the two books you’ll receive as part of the experience
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/peace-in-the-pines-a-guided-grief-support-journey-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Events Category
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Icenogle":MAILTO:micenogle@highlandscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260119T193554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T193755Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. \nThese walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water\, wear appropriate hiking shoes\, and bring hiking poles if desired\, dress in protective layers\, and wear sun protection. Bring your own snacks to enjoy if you would like! \nEvery 1st and 3rd Wednesday
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/wednesday-wanderings-7/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T233825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T080743Z
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SUMMARY:Peace in the Pines: a Guided Grief Support Journey
DESCRIPTION:Peace in the Pines: A Guided Grief Support Group\nFebruary 5 – March 26\, 2026 \nWe know—both intuitively and through science—that nature is profoundly healing. When we spend time in wild\, quiet places\, something inside us begins to soften\, settle\, and restore. To show up fully for our families\, our communities\, and ourselves\, we must first give ourselves space to reconnect—with our breath\, our grief\, and the natural world.\nThat’s why Peace in the Pines takes place in the heart of the Ponderosa pine forest of Prescott National Forest\, on the grounds of the Highlands Center for Natural History. Here\, you can hear the wind whispering through the tall pines\, feel your footsteps grounding into the earth\, and notice the presence of birds\, Abert’s squirrels\, and other wildlife. This setting is more than a backdrop—it’s an active participant in your healing.\nLogistics:\nTo foster connection and continuity\, Peace in the Pines is a grief group that begins February 5 and concludes March 26 with the same participants throughout. All members join at the beginning and journey through the full program together. The group meets weekly for eight weeks in a supportive\, facilitated setting\, with reflective materials provided for solo time in nature.These outdoor prompts are designed to encourage personal exploration and healing on the beautiful grounds of the Highlands Center. Grief education and open sharing with the group are key elements of every group meeting as well.\nAfter we receive your registration\, a brief pre-screening conversation will be scheduled to ensure the group is a good fit for your current needs and support goals.\nThe total fee for the full program is $20\, which helps offset the cost of the two books you’ll receive as part of the experience
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/peace-in-the-pines-a-guided-grief-support-journey-3/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Events Category
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Icenogle":MAILTO:micenogle@highlandscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T233844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T081443Z
UID:381-1772125200-1772132400@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Peace in the Pines: a Guided Grief Support Journey
DESCRIPTION:Peace in the Pines: A Guided Grief Support Group\nFebruary 5 – March 26\, 2026 \nWe know—both intuitively and through science—that nature is profoundly healing. When we spend time in wild\, quiet places\, something inside us begins to soften\, settle\, and restore. To show up fully for our families\, our communities\, and ourselves\, we must first give ourselves space to reconnect—with our breath\, our grief\, and the natural world.\nThat’s why Peace in the Pines takes place in the heart of the Ponderosa pine forest of Prescott National Forest\, on the grounds of the Highlands Center for Natural History. Here\, you can hear the wind whispering through the tall pines\, feel your footsteps grounding into the earth\, and notice the presence of birds\, Abert’s squirrels\, and other wildlife. This setting is more than a backdrop—it’s an active participant in your healing.\nLogistics:\nTo foster connection and continuity\, Peace in the Pines is a grief group that begins February 5 and concludes March 26 with the same participants throughout. All members join at the beginning and journey through the full program together. The group meets weekly for eight weeks in a supportive\, facilitated setting\, with reflective materials provided for solo time in nature.These outdoor prompts are designed to encourage personal exploration and healing on the beautiful grounds of the Highlands Center. Grief education and open sharing with the group are key elements of every group meeting as well.\nAfter we receive your registration\, a brief pre-screening conversation will be scheduled to ensure the group is a good fit for your current needs and support goals.\nThe total fee for the full program is $20\, which helps offset the cost of the two books you’ll receive as part of the experience
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/peace-in-the-pines-a-guided-grief-support-journey-4/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Events Category
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Icenogle":MAILTO:micenogle@highlandscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260117T035530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T035605Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the Highlands Center for Natural History for Discovery Saturday! Learning Stations highlighting the many wonders of the Central Highlands will be set up throughout our Discovery Gardens. The learning stations provide each visitor the chance to learn and to become wise caretakers of the land.\nThis program is FREE
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/discovery-saturdays/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Events Category,Family Programs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260302T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T142343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T044921Z
UID:368-1772474400-1772479800@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wonder at Nightfall: Hikes and strolls after dark -Worm Moon Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highlands Center for Natural History for an evening walk beneath the Worm Moon\, the full moon that marks winter’s gradual surrender to spring. As the soil softens and life begins to stir\, we’ll explore the quiet emergence of the season — from the first hints of green to the sounds of returning birds and awakening insects. Step into the dusk of the Central Highlands and experience the subtle shift from stillness to renewal under the bright\, rising moon.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/wonder-at-nightfall-hikes-and-strolls-after-dark-worm-moon-night-hike/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Events Category,Family Programs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260119T092205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T012329Z
UID:422-1772614800-1772620200@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. \nThese walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water\, wear appropriate hiking shoes\, and bring hiking poles if desired\, dress in protective layers\, and wear sun protection. Bring your own snacks to enjoy if you would like! \nEvery 1st and 3rd Wednesday
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/wednesday-wanderings-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Wednesday Wanderings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Wednesday-Wanderings.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260119T194430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T194430Z
UID:428-1772802000-1772805600@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Natural History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps\, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal and universal at the same time. Our Natural History book club met beginning in 2021 and the discussions occasionally resulted in these special moments of quiet thoughtfulness.\nWe’re excited to continue to offer this free and open to the public program. Reading is something on many of our “to-do” lists\, but some of us need a little extra incentive\, like having a group that meets monthly to discuss. This group focuses on books related to natural history\, with some southwestern component\, written in the last decade or so. Books are selected by the group and then sold in the Benson Family Nature Store. We take our time reading – two months for each book. And we encourage personal connections\, as well as universal questioning\, when we come together for our meetings. People can jump in at any time!\nJoin the Natural History Book Club today!\nBook club meetings are the first Friday of each month from 1pm-2pm and meet in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Discovery Gardens Ramada\, weather depending.\n2026 Natural History Book Club Books and Dates:\nFebruary / March\nThe Age of Loneliness: Essays\, by Laura Marris\nApril / May\nThe Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light\, by Craig Childs\nJune / July\nThe Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape\, by Katie Holten\nAugust / September\nThe Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues\, by Tristan Gooley\nOctober / November\nFlight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration\, by Rebecca Heisman
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/natural-history-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260216T172034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T172034Z
UID:560-1773223200-1773250200@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:APS Open House: Walker Road Upgrade Project  
DESCRIPTION:To strengthen reliability in the communities of Walker\, Potato Patch and Goldwater Lake\, APS plans to relocate 4.4 miles of 12 kilovolt (kV) line in the Prescott National Forest\, west of Walker Road\, to the Yavapai County Right-of-Way along Walker Road between Big Bug Mesa Road and Liese Drive.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/aps-open-house-walker-road-upgrade-project/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexi Peet":MAILTO:lpeet@highlandscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T142614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T082540Z
UID:371-1773491400-1773491400@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:The Age of Loneliness: An author talk and book signing
DESCRIPTION:Laura Marris is an essayist\, poet\, and translator. Her work has appeared in The Kenyon Review\, The Believer\, Harper’s\, The New York Times\, The Paris Review Daily\, The Yale Review\, Words Without Borders and elsewhere. She has received fellowships from MacDowell\, a Katharine Bakeless Fellowship from the Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference\, and a grant from the Robert B. Silvers Foundation. Her first book\, The Age of Loneliness\, was published by Graywolf 2024. She teaches creative writing at the University at Buffalo. \nIn this debut essay collection\, Laura Marris reframes environmental degradation by setting aside the conventional\, catastrophic framework of the Anthropocene in favor of that of the Eremocene\, the age of loneliness\, marked by the dramatic thinning of wildlife populations and by isolation between and among species. She asks: how do we add to archives of ecological memory? How can we notice and document what’s missing in the landscapes closest to us? \nFilled with equal parts alienation and wonder\, each essay immerses readers in a different strange landscape of the Eremocene. Among them are the Buffalo airport with its snowy owls and the purgatories of commuter flights\, layovers\, and long-distance relationships; a life-size model city built solely for self-driving cars; the coasts of New England and the ever-evolving relationship between humans and horseshoe crabs; and the Connecticut woods Marris revisits for the first time after her father’s death\, where she participates in the annual Christmas Bird Count and encounters presence and absence in turn. \nVivid\, keenly observed\, and driven by a lively and lyrical voice\, The Age of Loneliness is a moving examination of the dangers of loneliness\, the surprising histories of ecological loss\, and the ways that community science―which relies on the embodied evidence of “ground truth”―can help us recognize\, and maybe even recover\, what we’ve learned to live without.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/the-age-of-loneliness-an-author-talk-and-book-signing/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Events Category
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://highlandscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AgeOfLoneliness.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Icenogle":MAILTO:micenogle@highlandscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260119T072454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T044657Z
UID:414-1773648000-1774022400@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Spring Break Nature Camp: Ages 6-10
DESCRIPTION:Program hours: 8am-4pm (ages 6-10) \nForecast… 100% STEM!\nStep outside and into the forecast. During Spring Break Nature Camp\, campers will spend their days on the trails exploring weather in action. From building their own weather instruments to tracking storms\, clouds\, and rain\, kids will investigate how the world around them changes every day. Expect hands-on STEM\, muddy boots\, and plenty of discovery. \n(Non-member: $300\, Member: $250) \nEvent registration: https://highlandscenter.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=7011& \nMedical Form Here -> \nWaiver of Liability Here ->
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/2026-spring-break-nature-camp-ages-6-10/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://highlandscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-Break-Nature-Camp-1.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T234418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T044603Z
UID:382-1773649800-1774011600@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Spring Break Nature Camp: Seedlings (Ages 3.5-5)
DESCRIPTION:Forecast… 100% STEM!\nStep outside and into the forecast. During Spring Break Nature Camp\, campers will spend their days on the trails exploring weather in action. From building their own weather instruments to tracking storms\, clouds\, and rain\, kids will investigate how the world around them changes every day. Expect hands-on STEM\, muddy boots\, and plenty of discovery. \nPrice: $225 for non-members\, $185 for members. \nSeedlings Ages 3-5\nEvent registration: https://highlandscenter.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=7016& \nMedical Form Here -> \nWaiver of Liability Here ->
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/2026-spring-break-nature-camp-seedlings-ages-3-5-5/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260122T045725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T012342Z
UID:447-1773824400-1773829800@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. \nThese walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water\, wear appropriate hiking shoes\, and bring hiking poles if desired\, dress in protective layers\, and wear sun protection. Bring your own snacks to enjoy if you would like! \nEvery 1st and 3rd Wednesday
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/wednesday-wanderings-8/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Wednesday Wanderings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://highlandscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Wednesday-Wanderings.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T024655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010146Z
UID:361-1773837000-1773842400@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Nature Study Series: The Ancient Landscapes of Yavapai County
DESCRIPTION:Plain\, old\, simple rocks provide evidence for how our planet looked throughout the long span of Earth history. Yavapai County and Arizona’s Central Highlands hold a plethora of rocks that reveal our area was once the site of equatorial seas\, tropical river basins\, and ancient mountain ranges that are now long gone. How is it that these landscapes\, which disappeared hundreds of millions of years ago in some instances be resurrected? Through paleogeographic maps that are informed by the rocks exposed on the surface today. Take a trip back in time with geologist and author Wayne Ranney\, a former professor of geology at Yavapai College. \nReserve your spot as space is limited.\nPresenter Info:\nWayne Ranney\nWith a lifelong passion for Southwestern landscapes\, Wayne Ranney serves as a lecturer and geologic interpreter on various natural history expeditions and leads trips for Smithsonian Journeys and National Geographic across the globe. He is a former professor of geology at Yavapai College but there is nothing he enjoys more than teaching in an outdoor setting where landscapes can be observed and experienced firsthand. He has completed about 100 river trips in Grand Canyon. Wayne is also an award-winning author who has written for numerous magazines. However\, he is perhaps best known for his books\, Carving Grand Canyon\, Sedona Through Time and Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. Wayne lives in Flagstaff with his wife Helen and enjoys road trips\, hiking\, river running\, photography\, and anything that allows him to get outside in the Arizona landscape.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/cnss-the-ancient-landscapes-of-yavapai-county/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Community Nature Study Series,Events Category
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260119T195232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T170342Z
UID:434-1774355400-1774360800@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Butterflies of Northern Arizona with Becky Hardy
DESCRIPTION:Becky Hardy\, President of Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona (BENA)\, has had a lifelong passion\, interaction and observation of butterflies. Butterflies aren’t just enchanting and mystical. There is a complex structure that defines their families. Each butterfly family has its own\, specific characteristics that can help identify their species. Join us to learn about butterfly biology\, how to ID Northern Arizona butterflies and more! \nIn partnership with Prescott Audubon Society \n \nFor more information about BENA\, visit: www.ButterflyEnthusiastsofNAZ.org.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/butterflies-of-northern-arizona-with-becky-hardy/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260306T044305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T191439Z
UID:810-1774605600-1774612800@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Fair\n March 27\, 2026\n 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nJoin us at the Highlands Center for Natural History Volunteer Fair and discover how you can help connect children and adults with the natural world. Through nature-based education\, outdoor experiences\, and community programs\, we inspire lifelong appreciation and care for the environment. \nThere is a place for you to make a lasting impact in our community.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/volunteer-fair-03-27-2026/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexi Peet":MAILTO:lpeet@highlandscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260119T200144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T200144Z
UID:436-1774688400-1774699200@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the Highlands Center for Natural History for Discovery Saturday! Learning Stations highlighting the many wonders of the Central Highlands will be set up throughout our Discovery Gardens. The learning stations provide each visitor the chance to learn and to become wise caretakers of the land.\nThis program is FREE
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/discovery-saturdays-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Events Category,Family Programs Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260115T142513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T075006Z
UID:370-1774983600-1774989000@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wonder at Nightfall: Hikes and strolls after dark Pink Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/wonder-at-nightfall-hikes-and-strolls-after-dark-pink-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Events Category,Family Programs Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260314T162338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T163002Z
UID:835-1775030400-1775035800@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. \nThese walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water\, wear appropriate hiking shoes\, and bring hiking poles if desired\, dress in protective layers\, and wear sun protection. Bring your own snacks to enjoy if you would like! \nEvery 1st and 3rd Wednesday
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/wednesday-wanderings-5/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Wednesday Wanderings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T100100
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260225T132619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160515Z
UID:636-1775124060-1775131200@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Family Forest Play
DESCRIPTION:Bring your littles to The Highlands Center for some family fun in the forest. We will meet in Forest Play select Thursday mornings to read stories\, play games\, make crafts\, go on hikes\, and enjoy time in nature together. Stories and activities will be centered around a different theme each week and are specifically designed for ages 0-5 years old. Come dressed for the elements and bring your water\, lunch\, or snack to enjoy under the pines! \nWe limit each date of this amazing program to 25 children and their families\, and spots fill fast! Please join the waitlist even if it is full\, we do our best to fill in spots if/when people let us know they are no longer able to attend.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/family-forest-play-04-02-2026/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Family Forest Play,Family Programs Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260212T155901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T190407Z
UID:548-1775206800-1775221200@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Pinecone Pals
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Pinecone Pals\, a nature club created especially for curious kids ages 3 to 5. Now on Fridays! \nHosted at the beautiful Highlands Center for Natural History\, Pinecone Pals invites your young nature lovers to discover the wonders of nature through outdoor adventures\, hands-on learning\, and joyful play. Each week\, our young explorers will hike trails\, play among the pines\, and create lasting memories through engaging stories\, songs\, crafts\, and guided activities.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/pinecone-pals-04-03-2026/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Pinecone Pals,Youth Programs Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T100100
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260225T140355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160724Z
UID:639-1775728860-1775736000@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Family Forest Play
DESCRIPTION:Bring your littles to The Highlands Center for some family fun in the forest. We will meet in Forest Play select Thursday mornings to read stories\, play games\, make crafts\, go on hikes\, and enjoy time in nature together. Stories and activities will be centered around a different theme each week and are specifically designed for ages 0-5 years old. Come dressed for the elements and bring your water\, lunch\, or snack to enjoy under the pines! \nWe limit each date of this amazing program to 25 children and their families\, and spots fill fast! Please join the waitlist even if it is full\, we do our best to fill in spots if/when people let us know they are no longer able to attend.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/family-forest-play-04-09-2026/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Family Forest Play,Family Programs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260119T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T112027Z
UID:435-1775912400-1775917800@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:The Wild Dark: An author talk and book signing with Craig Childs
DESCRIPTION:A night sky is not an absence of light; it is the presence of the universe. In The Wild Dark\, master storyteller Craig Childs embarks on a quest to bike from the blinding lights of the Las Vegas Strip to one of the darkest spots in North America. Childs is a fearless explorer of both the natural world and the human imagination\, making him the perfect guide to help us rediscover the heavens and to ask: “What does it do to us to not see the night sky?” In a book that is at once an adventure story\, a field guide\, and a celebration of wonder\, Childs invites us to look up and to look inward\, eyes wide and sparkling with stars. \nCraig Childs has published more than a dozen books of adventure\, wilderness\, and science. He has won the Orion Book Award\, the Galen Rowell Art of Adventure Award\, the Spirit of the West Award\, and most recently the prestigious and coveted John Burroughs Medal for his body of work\, and three times he’s won the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award. He is a contributing editor at Adventure Journal Quarterly\, and his writing has appeared in The Atlantic\, Outside\, and The New York Times\, where he’s been called “a modern-day desert father.” He has a B.A. in Journalism from CU Boulder with a minor in Women’s Studies\, and an M.A. in Desert Studies from Prescott College in Arizona. He’s taught graduate courses in writing at University of Montana and the MFA programs at University of Alaska and Southern New Hampshire University. He lives off-grid in southwest Colorado. \nAdmission: $25 \nEarly Registration (HCNH Members Only)\n✅ HCNH Members may register now through March 1\, 2026.🚫 Non-members cannot register until March 1\, 2026.Starting March 1\, 2026\, registration will open to the general public (as space allows). \nPartner: Books will be available for purchase from Peregrine Book Company \nBecome a Member
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/the-wild-dark-an-author-talk-and-book-signing-with-craig-childs/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260210T154929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T233105Z
UID:532-1775932200-1775943000@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Rocks on the Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Rocks on the Rocks \nA Pop-Up Fundraiser for Our New Interpretive Geology Installation \nApril 11 | 6:30 PM \nJoin us for an evening where geology\, music\, and craft come together in support of our new interpretive geology installation—designed to help visitors understand the forces that shaped the Central Highlands. \nThe evening features: \nLive acoustic music by Billy Bond Jr. \nA charcuterie bar by Dolce by Bella Della Nonna\, inspired by the Central Highlands ecoregion\n \nSignature cocktails with select local liquors from Granite Mountain Distillery\n \nLocal geologists and the volunteers who wrangled the rocks\, sharing stories from the field and the land itself \nTickets: $100 per person\nAll proceeds support the installation of our new interpretive geology experience.\n \nRaise a glass. Hear a story. Help bring the land’s deep history to life.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/rocks-on-the-rocks/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260314T162617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T163109Z
UID:836-1776240000-1776245400@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. \nThese walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water\, wear appropriate hiking shoes\, and bring hiking poles if desired\, dress in protective layers\, and wear sun protection. Bring your own snacks to enjoy if you would like! \nEvery 1st and 3rd Wednesday
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/wednesday-wanderings-9/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Wednesday Wanderings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130458
CREATED:20260216T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010104Z
UID:563-1776256200-1776256200@highlandscenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Nature Study Series-Dark Skies of Yavapai County: Light Pollution & Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Step outside on a clear Yavapai County night and be among a small group of people on Earth who can see the Milky Way from your own backyard. This talk reviews “dark skies”\, why light pollution is accelerating\, and how it affects the things we care about; nighttime safety\, clear views of the night sky\, and preserving the heritage of northern Arizona’s dark skies. You’ll learn the most common lighting mistakes and the simple\, practical fixes that make the biggest difference in outdoor lighting; shielding\, aiming lights down and using smart controls. We’ll also highlight local momentum\, including the recently updated Yavapai County Outdoor Lighting Standard and building codes for unincorporated areas. \nPresenter Bio:\nBrian  Blau is a former tech executive who is now retired and enjoying some of northern Arizona’s greatest natural resources: its dark skies and the Arizona central highlands. Brian is currently the Vice President of the Prescott Astronomy Club\, where he supports community education and outreach and helps appreciate and protect the renowned dark skies of Yavapai County. Brian is also a member of the Highlands Center’s Board of Directors\, bringing strengths in strategic planning\, communications\, and partnership building to further the Center’s mission.
URL:https://highlandscenter.org/events/community-nature-study-series-dark-skies-of-yavapai-county-light-pollution-solutions/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Community Nature Study Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Icenogle":MAILTO:micenogle@highlandscenter.org
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