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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
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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-6/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Wednesday Wanderings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T130000
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T172034Z
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Icenogle":MAILTO:micenogle@highlandscenter.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260320T160000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T103000
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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-8/
LOCATION:Highlands Center For Natural History\, 1375 S Walker Rd\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303
CATEGORIES:Adult Program Events,Wednesday Wanderings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T140000
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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:20260408T090904
CREATED:20260119T195232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T170342Z
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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:20260408T090904
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
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CREATED:20260119T200144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T200144Z
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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-2/
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:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T203000
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CREATED:20260115T142513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T075006Z
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SUMMARY:Wonder at Nightfall: Hikes and strolls after dark Pink Moon Hike
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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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