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Past Events
March 2015
March 14 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
March 21 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
March 27 (Friday)
Popular family program all about the dark sky and the forest at night. Family Program, $2 kids – $5 adults
March 28 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
April 2015
April 4 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
April 9 (Thursday)
We welcome the entire community to Join Garry Neil, whose master’s research included lichen physiology. He will inspire appreciation for…
April 10 (Friday)
Bring the whole family for an evening adventure exploring the forest.
April 11 (Saturday)
Beginning and experienced birders welcome.
Spend the day in a special area of Arizona’s natural environment that is being protected and restored. Each participant will…
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
April 18 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
April 25 (Saturday)
Beth Boyd, PhD, Geology Professor at Yavapai College, will begin the morning with an introductory presentation of Prescott’s fascinating geology.…
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
May 2015
May 2 (Saturday)
The Highlands Center for Natural History 9th annual Grow Native! plant sale, will be held Saturday May 2nd, from 8:30…
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
May 9 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
May 16 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
May 23 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology, plants and…
June 2015
June 6 (Saturday)
Location of Event: Highlands Center of Natural History 1375 Walker Road, Prescott AZ 86303 Description of Event: The Prescott Jazz…
June 26 (Friday)
The Highlands Center for Natural History and Laark Productions present the second annual Shakespeare in the Pines fundraiser, June 26…
July 2015
July 4 (Saturday)
Every Saturday in July at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology,…
July 11 (Saturday)
Every Saturday in July at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology,…
Location of Event: Highlands Center of Natural History 1375 Walker Road, Prescott AZ 86303 Description of Event: The Prescott Jazz…
July 18 (Saturday)
Every Saturday in July at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology,…
July 25 (Saturday)
Every Saturday in July at the Highlands Center Spark your natural curiosity and discover more about local insects, birds, geology,…
August 2015
August 6 (Thursday)
Join Diane Iverson in the field to observe and sketch. This summer’s class will take students outside in search of…
September 2015
September 5 (Saturday)
Hiking Spree enthusiasts will start their morning at the Highlands Center at 9:00 AM for the kick-off presentation of this…
September 13 (Sunday)
Location of Event: Highlands Center of Natural History 1375 Walker Road, Prescott AZ 86303 Description of Event: The Prescott Jazz…
November 2015
November 7 (Saturday)
Join a group of like-minded enthusiasts for a 90 minute Saturday morning walk at the Highlands Center. Every Saturday in…
November 14 (Saturday)
The Highlands Center for Natural History presents the Annual Pre-Holiday Shopping Bazaar. Many vendors at this event will be offering…
Beginning and experienced birders welcome!
Join a group of like-minded enthusiasts for a 90 minute Saturday morning walk at the Highlands Center. Every Saturday in…
November 21 (Saturday)
Join a group of like-minded enthusiasts for a 90 minute Saturday morning walk at the Highlands Center. Every Saturday in…
November 28 (Saturday)
Join a group of like-minded enthusiasts for a 90 minute Saturday morning walk at the Highlands Center. Every Saturday in…
January 2016
2016January 9 (Saturday)
Description of Event: Come to the Highlands Center for this special two part program featuring favorite raven, Shade, and the…
January 17 (Sunday)
Sundays, January 17, 24 and 31st at 1:30 pm This year the Highlands Center’s annual Sunday Cinemas will kick off…
January 24 (Sunday)
Sundays, January 17, 24 and 31st at 1:30 pm This year the Highlands Center’s annual Sunday Cinemas will kick off…
January 29 (Friday)
On Friday, January 29th join Brian Dewelles and his traveling planetarium as he takes you on an astronomical adventure. During…
January 31 (Sunday)
Sundays, January 17, 24 and 31st at 1:30 pm This year the Highlands Center’s annual Sunday Cinemas will kick off…
February 2016
February 13 (Saturday)
March 2016
March 12 (Saturday)
Bring the whole family to join Highlands Center Naturalists and the Prescott Astronomy Club to explore the night sky! The…
April 2016
April 9 (Saturday)
May 2016
May 14 (Saturday)
May 20 (Friday)
Bring the whole family for an evening adventure exploring the forest as it transitions from day to night.
May 21 (Saturday)
Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary every full moon from May through September.…
May 28 (Saturday)
Our 9th Season “Under the Stars” kicks off with a tribute to a legendary folk trio, with Peter, Paul and…
June 2016
June 2 (Thursday)
Description of Event: “When I hear Run Boy Run, it all comes back to me, why I started doing that…
June 4 (Saturday)
Every Saturday at the Highlands Center Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at select City trails.
June 11 (Saturday)
FREE Bird Walk with Prescott Audubon Society
June 17 (Friday)
Description of Event: Bring the whole family for a night walk that will take participants through an exploration of night…
June 27 (Monday)
For 1st & 2nd Grade: F.U.N. (Friends Understanding Nature) camps are a wonderful way for children to spend a week…
July 2016
July 11 (Monday)
For 3rd & 4th Grade – F.U.N. (Friends Understanding Nature) camps are a wonderful way for children to spend a…
For Pre-K & Kindergarten – F.U.N. (Friends Understanding Nature)camps are a wonderful way for children to spend a week of…
July 18 (Monday)
For 1st & 2nd Grade – F.U.N. (Friends Understanding Nature) camps are a wonderful way for children to spend a…
July 25 (Monday)
Informative and Playful “It would be an understatement to say that nature camp was a life transforming experience.” Parent of…
For 3rd & 4th Grade – F.U.N. (Friends Understanding Nature) camps are a wonderful way for children to spend a…
July 30 (Saturday)
Description of Event: Dive into the fungi kingdom with NAU mycologist Eric Nelson. The monsoon season is the perfect time…
August 2016
August 3 (Wednesday)
Description of Event: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Highlands Center.
August 6 (Saturday)
Guest vocalist, Susannah Martin Tickets $20; available in the Benson Family Nature Store at the Highlands Center or online at…
August 12 (Friday)
Join Highlands Center Naturalist and Docents to discover the wondrous world of insects and other bugs. Activities for all ages…
August 13 (Saturday)
FREE Bird Walk with Prescott Audubon Society – all are welcome!
August 17 (Wednesday)
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Highlands Center. For additional days and locations visit our website.
August 26 (Friday)
Description of Event: Bring the whole family for an evening adventure exploring the forest as it transitions from day to…
September 2016
September 1 (Thursday)
Every Thursday in September at the Highlands Center. Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring water.
The Highlands Nature Festival Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, 2016 Friday Keynote Address with Cody Lundin: Yavapai College Community Room,…
September 3 (Saturday)
Every Saturday in September at the Highlands Center. Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring water
September 4 (Sunday)
Tickets: $22 are available in the Benson Family Nature Store or online at folksessions.com The Honey Dewdrops, return to Prescott…
September 10 (Saturday)
Early-bird hike at 7:00am; Kick-off presentation at 9:15am; Kick-off hike at 10:00am. Join local hiking enthusiasts for the 9th Annual…
Early-bird hike at 7:00am; Kick-off presentation at 9:15am; Kick-off hike at 10:00am. Join local hiking enthusiasts for the 9th Annual…
October 2016
October 5 (Wednesday)
Every Wednesdays at select City of Prescott Trail locations. Check our website for details. Contact Info: Jen Temkin 928 776…
October 8 (Saturday)
Every Thursdays and Saturdays at the Highlands Center. Day of Event: 2016-10-6 Start Time: 09:00:00 Contact Info: Jen Temkin 928…
October 22 (Saturday)
Description of Event: Bring the whole family to join Highlands Center Naturalists and the Prescott Astronomy club to explore the…
October 28 (Friday)
Description of Event: Dress the whole family up for an adventure! Scavenger hunts, mazes, Bat Caves, face painting and more!…
March 2017
2017March 11 (Saturday)
Description of Event: All are welcome Day of Event: 2017-03-11 Start Time: 08:30:00 Contact Info: Jen Temkin 928 776 9550…
March 13 (Monday)
Description of Event: For grades 1-2 and grades 3-4 -pre-registration required. Get ready to have a Spring Break spending time…
March 18 (Saturday)
Come enjoy an exploration of the night sky, all are welcome!
March 2018
2018March 7 (Wednesday)
TRIPS & TOURS: THE HASSAYAMPA RIVER PRESERVE Wednesday, March 7th, 7:45am – 4pm Join us for a guided tour and…
March 29 (Thursday)
April 2018
April 8 (Sunday)
UKULELES IN THE GARDENS Sunday, April 8, 12pm to 3pm Free with paid admissions to the Gardens. $5 adults/$2 children.…
May 2018
May 12 (Saturday)
FAMILY FUN-MIGRATORY BIRD FEST Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm In Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! Did…
May 13 (Sunday)
SECOND SUNDAYS IN THE GARDENS – YOGA WITH KATE Sunday, May 13, 12:30 – 1:30 pm and 2:00 – 3:00pm…
May 16 (Wednesday)
NATURALIST CHAUTAUQUA SERIES Wednesdays, May 16, 23, 30, 6:00 – 7:30 pm An innovative evening series celebrating the lives and…
May 26 (Saturday)
INSIGHTS TO THE OUTDOORS-The Ecology of Ants: Diversity and Interactions with Kyle Gray Saturday, May 26, 9:00 am – 12:00…
June 2018
June 4 (Monday)
Highlands Nature Camps- Summer Camp HIGHLANDS NATURE CAMPS – SUMMER CAMP June 4 – July 20, Ages 4-13 The Highlands…
June 9 (Saturday)
INSIGHTS TO THE OUTDOORS-The Mysterious World of Plant Communication with Mara Trushell Saturday, June 9, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm…
June 23 (Saturday)
NATURALIST WALKS – Every Saturday, 8:30 am. FREE. Meet your Naturalist at the entrance to the James Learning Center.
July 2018
July 3 (Tuesday)
The James Family Discovery Gardens in July – On Saturday and Sundays, we offer special programming in the Discovery Gardens. …
July 5 (Thursday)
THE 108TH ARMY BAND – ARIZONA’S OWN Thursday, July 5, 11:00am. Admission is FREE! All ages welcome. Under the command…
July 8 (Sunday)
STORY-TELLING IN THE PINES – with Dave Irvine, Sharon McFeely and Leslie Schuler Sunday, July 8, 1:00 – 4:00pm. FREE! …
July 28 (Saturday)
EARLY ED – KNEE HIGH LENS LAUNCH Saturday, July 28, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Run! Jump! Stretch! Bring your…
October 2018
October 6 (Saturday)
NATURALIST WALKS – Saturday, October 6 and Saturday, October 27 at 8:30 am Fred Oswald will be leading walks focused…
GUIDED GARDENS WALKS - Saturday, October 6 and Saturday, October 27 at 10:30 am Fred Oswald will be leading walks…
October 7 (Sunday)
YOUTH MUSICIANS SHOWCASE WITH DREW HALL Sunday, October 7, 1:00pm Join us as local musician and instructor Drew Hall is…
October 20 (Saturday)
ETHNOBOTANY FEST – FAMILY NATURE FESTIVAL Saturday, October 20, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Party your plants off at this…
October 26 (Friday)
HALLOWEEN HAPPENING – FAMILY NATURE FESTIVAL Friday, October 26, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Hoot, howl, & growl at this year’s Halloween…
October 27 (Saturday)
INSIGHTS TO THE OUTDOORS- VOLCANOES IN ACTION: TRANSFORMING THE LANDSCAPE with Dr. Beth Nichols Boyd Saturday, October 27, 9:00 am-12:00…
October 28 (Sunday)
FALL DRAWING CLASS WITH DIANE IVERSON: CELEBRATING THE SEASON-FALL COLORED PENCIL SERIES MWF, October 29 – November 9 Experience the changing…
January 2019
2019January 22 (Tuesday)
The Community Nature Study Series offers a wide range of topics from black holes to butterflies and beyond! Learn about…
June 2019
June 14 (Friday)
6th Annual Shakespeare in the Pine The Winter’s Tale June 14-15 and 21-22 Reception 6pm / Performance 7pm Highlands Center…
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