Upcoming Events
The Highlands Center for Natural History works to connect everybody with the outdoors. Whether it’s through camps for children, outdoor music and theater events or educational programming it’s our goal offer experiences on and of nature for everyone.
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Community Nature Study Series: Coyote as Survivor, Teacher, and Trickster
A general talk on the ‘barking dog’ (Canis latrans) from thousands of yearsof survival to becoming a teaching example of morals and being a trickster.And more. Given and led by someone who has done a lot of research onthe subject. Learn something about the Mearns...
Community Nature Study Series: Plate Tectonics with Steve Van Slyke
PLATE TECTONICS: ILLUSTRATED BY ROCKS OF THE HIGHLANDS CENTER The Highlands Center is fortunate to have five rock formations that illustrate the dynamic processes of plate tectonics that were occurring here more than 1.7 billion years ago, and are continuing today all...
Community Nature Study Series: BEES, BIRDS, AND BATS, OH MY! with Gaye Oberlin
Learn how you can attract bees, bluebirds, kestrels, and bats to your yard by providing them with boxes for shelter and reproduction. Best practices will be discussed, and box plans provided. A short hike to view wildlife boxes at the Highlands Center will be...
Discovery Saturday
Join the Highlands Center staff and volunteers for Discovery Saturday. Everyone knows the Discovery Gardens are a wonderful place to spend your time, but on the last Saturday of September, discover the wonder of Discovery Stations throughout the gardens, featuring...
15th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 5, 10 am – 3 pm
Visit the Highlands Center on Saturday, November 5th prepared to peruse and purchase nature themed and crafts created by local artists and artisans. We expect to have oer 20 vendors sharing their wares at this year’s event so stop by and pick up some unique, locally made gifts for your loved ones, or just for yourself!
Knee High Naturalist Program
Tuesdays August 30th- October 4th from 9:30-11 am
Flutter like a butterfly, hoot like an owl, or slither like a snake! Bring your 3-5 year old little learner to explore and discover our unique environment through the eyes of the animals that live here.
Knee High Naturalist Program
Tuesdays August 30th- October 4th from 9:30-11 am
Flutter like a butterfly, hoot like an owl, or slither like a snake! Bring your 3-5 year old little learner to explore and discover our unique environment through the eyes of the animals that live here.
Knee High Naturalist Program
Tuesdays August 30th- October 4th from 9:30-11 am
Flutter like a butterfly, hoot like an owl, or slither like a snake! Bring your 3-5 year old little learner to explore and discover our unique environment through the eyes of the animals that live here.
Knee High Naturalist Program
Tuesdays August 30th- October 4th from 9:30-11 am
Flutter like a butterfly, hoot like an owl, or slither like a snake! Bring your 3-5 year old little learner to explore and discover our unique environment through the eyes of the animals that live here.
Knee High Naturalist Program
Tuesdays August 30th- October 4th from 9:30-11 am
Flutter like a butterfly, hoot like an owl, or slither like a snake! Bring your 3-5 year old little learner to explore and discover our unique environment through the eyes of the animals that live here.
Knee High Naturalist Program
Tuesdays August 30th- October 4th from 9:30-11 am
Flutter like a butterfly, hoot like an owl, or slither like a snake! Bring your 3-5 year old little learner to explore and discover our unique environment through the eyes of the animals that live here.
Fall Break Camp
Highlands Nature Camps are five, fun-filled days full of exploring, playing, and creating for ages 6-12! Campers examine the oddities of nature through hands-on games, activities, crafts, and more. Come make friends and see what the forest has to offer! Campers will...