Discovery Saturday

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

Join the Highlands Center staff and volunteers for the last Discovery Saturday of the season. Everyone knows the Discovery Gardens are a wonderful place to spend your time, but on the last Saturday of Sept., discover the wonder of Discovery Stations throughout the gardens, featuring educators with fun activities to share. Visit, explore, and learn […]

Wander the Wild 2023 – Fundraiser for Highlands Center

Windmill House 460 West Road 4 North, Chino Valley, AZ, United States

This year’s 15th annual Wander the Wild will once again be a hybrid event, with an online auction open to all on Sept. 25-30 and the live reception and auction on Oct. 1 from 2:30-5:30 PM at the Windmill House in Chino Valley. To purchase tickets visit www.hcwtw2023.eventbrite.com or call 928.776.9550. Auction website is at […]

2023 Hiking Spree

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

Hike, or attempt, 8 out of 10 of the hikes before Nov. 28th to be entered into a raffle for a $300 gift certificate from The Hike Shack. Hikes can be submitted online until Nov. 27. Completion also means you can purchase a 2023 hiking spree medallion from the Benson Family Nature Store for $5. […]

Free

Art Exhibit: “My Beloved West”

Natural History Institute 126 N Marina Street, Prescott, AZ, United States

"My Beloved West" is a series of works by Louise Grunewald featuring solar plate viscosity prints, monotypes, and several hand-lettered books. With writings expressing personal experiences and images of emotional responses to the untamed landscapes of the American West, Louise Grunewald portrays a love of place. Exhibit Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Continues […]

Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The HPZS is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. The zoo offers educational opportunities and special events throughout the year.

Prescott National Forest – Fire Education Series

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

Meetings will be held on Thu. 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 at 9:00 AM. Presentations from Prescott National Forest officials will be held between 9:30-11:30 AM. We will wrap up the day with a Q&A session, plus coffee, tea and donuts. Through this program participants will be able to understand the basics of fire ecology, apply […]

Highlands Center Book Club

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

The book club is for adults eager to learn more about the natural history of the Southwest and natural history in general. Meets the first Friday each month in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Discovery Gardens Ramada. Register at any time to begin receiving email notices about the current books and meetings. Free to […]

Free

Nature Niños – Free Family Nature Program

City of Prescott - Stricklin Park 1751 Sherwood Drive, Prescott, Arizona

See Facebook page for details. Takes place on the first Saturday of every month. The October program will take place at Stricklin Park. City Park Rangers and community partners lead child-centered nature play events. For children up to age 8. At every Nature Niños event there will be take-home freebies, guided nature activities, and little […]

Free

Fall Break Nature Camp

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

Takes place Oct. 9-13. Spend a week outside exploring, completing challenges, crafting, building, journaling, and making friends. Campers won’t just be in the forest, they will experience the forest in a whole new way. They will learn something about themselves and the local wildlife through play, interaction, and fun! $195 for members, $255 for non-members. […]

Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The HPZS is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. The zoo offers educational opportunities and special events throughout the year.


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