1375 S. Walker Road Prescott, AZ 86303 928.776.9550 The Highlands Center for Natural History is a non-profit science and ecological education organization located in Prescott, Arizona under special-use permit with the Prescott National Forest.
1375 S. Walker Road Prescott, AZ 86303 928.776.9550 The Highlands Center for Natural History is a non-profit science and ecological education organization located in Prescott, Arizona under special-use permit with the Prescott National Forest. https://youtu.be/JFacSZ5f5YY
The Highlands Center helps children and adults discover the wonders of nature and become wise caretakers of the land. We believe that everyone has a fundamental need to connect with the natural world. This connection is fostered by the Center through outdoor-science education based on observation and discovery of the Central Arizona Highlands.
Through day camps, family programs, school programs, field studies, lectures, workshops, and other activities we reach over 10,000 children and adults each year. Our 3-mile trail system is the gateway to Lynx Creek and other Prescott National Forest trails. Our beautiful campus, showcasing practical green building strategies, includes our administrative offices, an outdoor amphitheater, a large indoor classroom facility, a library, and gift shop. The adjacent grounds model water conservation, fire-wise landscaping, and the use of native plants in re-vegetation. The site is operated under a Special Use Permit with Prescott National Forest.
In our classroom without walls visitors discover ponderosa pine covered valleys, deeply-shaded riparian habitats, chaparral and woodland covered hillsides, remarkable geologic formations, and amazing vistas.
Our mission is supported by our members, volunteers and donors. Please explore our website to learn more, and we encourage you to visit our beautiful center to discover how you can protect and enjoy the natural world.
The Highlands Center for Natural History is a regional hub for lifelong learning. We nurture a meaningful sense of place and foster an appreciation for and knowledge of the Central Arizona Highlands. The development of on and off site programs and partnerships provides opportunities for our community to understand the connections between humanity and the natural world, inspiring all to live in a respectful and sustainable way.
Core Values Statement
The Center will be guided by the following five core values in achieving its mission and vision:
1.Wonder: We value giving everyone the opportunity to discover and experience the awe and wonder of nature.
2.Reverence: We respect, honor and celebrate the natural world and strive to be wise caretakers of the land. .
3.Dedication: Staff and volunteers are committed to the mission of Center, always giving our best effort and striving for quality in all that we do.
4.Integrity: Staff and volunteers uphold honesty, open communication, mutual respect and accountability in all words and actions.
5.Diversity: The activities of the Center embrace the diversity found in the natural world, human communities, and individual perspectives.
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