Community Nature Study Series
3rd Wednesday of the month with exceptions- learn different facets of natural history in Arizona and sometimes beyond…..
Our Community Nature Study Series (CNSS) is one of our flagship Adult Programs brought to you in partnership with the Arizona Master Naturalists (AZMN) of the Central Highlands Chapter. Through this series, there is a wide range of enriching and enlightening subjects for the learner about the Central Highlands around us and sometimes beyond. No matter the topic, you will discover new and exciting facts about the natural world.
Upcoming Presentations:
An Evening with Gary Nabhan: Presentation and Book Signing
October 13th – 5:00pm, VIP at 4:00PM
Join award-winning author and conservationist Gary Paul Nabhan for an engaging discussion on the collaborative relationships between plants, animals, and people. Drawing on more than 50 years of work in the Southwest, Nabhan explores how nature’s partnerships can inspire collaboration, bridge cultural divides, and strengthen our connections to place.
Wreath-Making Workshop
November 7th
Wanna get crafty?!?! Feeling the holiday spirit?!?! Come join us at the Highlands Center for Natural History on Saturday November 7th 2026 for a fun wreath making workshop! There will be 3 sessions available for pre-registration. The first session is from 9am-11am, the second is from 12pm-2pm and the third session will be from 3pm-5pm. We will provide you with a grapevine wreath, crafting and decorative supplies and foraged natural materials from the local forest. We encourage you to bring any items from home you may wish to decorate with as well.
Wonder at Nightfall: Hunter’s Moon Night Hike
October 25th – 5:30PM
Experience the Highlands Center after dark beneath the glow of the Hunter’s Moon. As autumn settles into the Central Highlands, join a Highlands Center Staff Naturalist for a guided evening hike through the ponderosa pines and discover a landscape transformed by moonlight.
Painting Plein Air in November A Three-Part Workshop with Cathy Krieger
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | November 16, 18 & 20 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Slow down and experience the Highlands Center landscape through a painter’s eyes in this three-part plein air series with local artist Cathy Krieger. Explore color, composition, observation, and outdoor painting techniques for beginning and intermediate artists.
An Evening with David Sibley: Presentation and Book Signing
November 16th – 5:00PM, VIP at 4:00PM
David Allen Sibley is one of America’s most celebrated birders, authors, and nature illustrators. He is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sibley series of nature guides, including the New York Times bestseller The Sibley Guide to Birds, a trusted companion for birders across North America.
Upcoming events
Roadside Geology of Arizona: Author Presentation & Book Signing
Hit the road and discover the remarkable geology hiding in plain sight across Arizona! Join authors Stephen J. Reynolds and […]
Wednesday Wandering: Wonders of the Woodlands
Meet members of the Mile High Beer Project team while joining Highlands Center naturalists for a free guided walk exploring […]
Star Party with Prescott Astronomy Club
✨ Look Up! It’s a Star Party! 🌙🔭
Join us at the Highlands Center for an evening under the stars with […]
An Evening with Gary Nabhan: Presentation and Book Signing
Join award-winning author and conservationist Gary Paul Nabhan for an engaging discussion on the collaborative relationships between plants, animals, and […]
Wednesday Wandering: Junipers, Watersheds & Wild Place
Meet members of the Mile High Beer Project team and explore the connections among juniper woodlands, local watersheds, wildlife, and […]
Painting Plein Air in November A Three-Part Workshop with Cathy Krieger
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | November 16, 18 & 20 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Slow down and experience the Highlands […]
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