Natural History Institute

We are so honored to collaborate with CAWA for this film festival. Don't miss this night of education and celebration of Pronghorn. Space is limited so register today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pronghorns-spirit-of-the-grasslands-tickets-1990653577437

Photo Credit: David Percival

Central Arizona Wildlife Alliance presents, Protecting Pronghorn, an educational and interactive lobby display at NHI. Swing by NHI from 5-7 pm tomorrow to learn about the ecological importance of this species, what the current conservation efforts are, how to get involved in protecting them and view the beautiful pronghorn art on display by local artists and art students. CAWA staff and volunteers will be present to answer any pronghorn questions you may have. There will also be a children's craft activity available. The above image is part of a larger mural - come by to see the rest!

FREE EVENT TODAY! Join us at the Fairweather Social Club Prescott, AZ, today, July 12th, from 12 PM - 3PM for a Community Celebration of the Mogollon Highlands!

Celebrate the Mogollon Highlands with music, community, and connection!

Celebration of the Mogollon Highlands
• Sunday, July 12, 2026
• 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Fairweather Social Club Prescott, AZ
• FREE and open to the public!

Join us for the final gathering of the Mogollon Highlands Festival, a free community celebration of the landscapes and people that make this region so extraordinary.

Spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying live music, connecting with local organizations, browsing art and books, and learning more about the many ways our community is caring for the Mogollon Highlands. Whether you’ve joined us for festival events all weekend or are discovering the festival for the first time, everyone is welcome!

Enjoy:
• Live music from local musicians
• Community booths featuring conservation, education, arts, and outdoor organizations
• Local art and field guides
• Drinks available for purchase from the Crescent Bar at Fairweather Social Club
• Food from a local food truck
• FREE admission! No registration required!

Featured Artists, Musicians & Community Partners

Music:
* Jacob Devaney
* Meg Bohrman, Ines Vitols, and Jenny Tomasovitch

Art:
Toothpick Art Studio
Jenny T. Designs

Books & Field Guides:
The Peregrine Book Company

Conservation & Education Groups:
AZ Central Highlands Master Naturalists
Central Arizona Land Trust
Central Arizona Wildlife Alliance
Granite Dells Preservation Foundation
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Natural History Institute
Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance
Prescott Creeks
Preserving AZ Wilderness
Yavapai Group Sierra Club
The Wilderness Society
Wild Verde River
Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum
Yavapai Trails Association

Bring your friends, family, and curiosity as we celebrate the place we call home and the people working to protect the Mogollon Highlands.

📍 The Fairweather Social Club
224 N Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86301

Admission is free. No registration is required. Just stop by and celebrate with us!

Celebrate the Mogollon Highlands with music, community, and connection!

Celebration of the Mogollon Highlands
• Sunday, July 12, 2026
• 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Fairweather Social Club Prescott, AZ
• FREE and open to the public!

Join us for the final gathering of the Mogollon Highlands Festival, a free community celebration of the landscapes and people that make this region so extraordinary.

Spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying live music, connecting with local organizations, browsing art and books, and learning more about the many ways our community is caring for the Mogollon Highlands. Whether you’ve joined us for festival events all weekend or are discovering the festival for the first time, everyone is welcome!

Enjoy:
• Live music from local musicians
• Community booths featuring conservation, education, arts, and outdoor organizations
• Local art and field guides
• Drinks available for purchase from the Crescent Bar at Fairweather Social Club
• Food from a local food truck
• FREE admission! No registration required!

Featured Artists, Musicians & Community Partners

Music:
* Jacob Devaney
* Meg Bohrman, Ines Vitols, and Jenny Tomasovitch

Art:
Toothpick Art Studio
Jenny T. Designs

Books & Field Guides:
The Peregrine Book Company

Conservation & Education Groups:
AZ Central Highlands Master Naturalists
Central Arizona Land Trust
Central Arizona Wildlife Alliance
Granite Dells Preservation Foundation
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Natural History Institute
Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance
Prescott Creeks
Preserving AZ Wilderness
Yavapai Group Sierra Club
The Wilderness Society
Wild Verde River
Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum
Yavapai Trails Association

Bring your friends, family, and curiosity as we celebrate the place we call home and the people working to protect the Mogollon Highlands.

📍 The Fairweather Social Club
224 N Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86301

Admission is free. No registration is required. Just stop by and celebrate with us!

Few spots remain! There's still time to join us for the Mogollon Highlands Festival, but registration is filling up quickly for many of our presentations, workshops, and field experiences. Reserve your spot today and be part of this unique celebration of science, art, and community.

Join us July 9–12 in Prescott for four days of science, art, field exploration, archaeology, wildlife, and community.

* Keynote Presentation
* Guided Field Trips
* Hands-On Workshops
* Community Celebration

Register Here:
https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/event/mogollon-highlands-festival/

Mogollon Highlands Festival - Natural History Institute

Hands-On Beading Workshop 🌼

Daisies, Leaves, and Lizards: Creating Natural History with Beads and Wire
* Saturday, July 11, 2026
* 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
* $30 pre-registration online
* Visit naturalhistoryinstitute.org/event/mogollon-highlands-festival/

Join artist, writer, and naturalist Edie Dillon for a hands-on introduction to French beading, a centuries-old art form that uses seed beads and wire to create realistic flowers and botanical forms. Originating in Italy and France during the 1500s, French beading was traditionally used for religious decorations and elaborate ceremonial displays. In this workshop, participants will learn the basic techniques of the craft while creating their own beaded botanical artwork inspired by the flora of the Mogollon Highlands. The workshop will take place at the Natural History Institute, where participants can also explore The Rights of Nature: Expressions of Animacy, Interconnection, and Wholeness, Edie’s exhibition of mixed-media sculptures that examine the relationships between humans and the more-than-human world through themes of interdependence, reciprocity, and connection.

Explore the Upper Verde 💧

Upper Verde River Flow Monitoring Field Trip
* Saturday, July 11, 2026
* 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
* $30 pre-registration online
* Visit naturalhistoryinstitute.org/event/mogollon-highlands-festival/

Join Sierra Club Water Sentinels volunteer Jenny Cobb for a guided visit to the Upper Verde River near Perkinsville and Bear Siding, where participants will learn about river flow monitoring and experience one of the Mogollon Highlands’ most scenic waterways. Along the way, Gary Beverly, Sierra Club Chair, will share insights into the Verde River’s history, educational value, and current conservation projects and challenges.

This adventure includes spectacular canyon views, diverse flora and fauna, a scenic swimming hole, and glimpses of local history, including the Drake–Clarkdale Railroad bridge and an old limestone quarry. Participants should be prepared for a steep, rocky hike and bring water, lunch, sun protection, and sturdy footwear suitable for both hiking and wading in the river.

New Mogollon Highlands Festival Workshop Added! 🌹

SCULPTURAL ARRANGEMENTS
Designing florals in found vessels

* Friday, July 10, 2026
* 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
* The Natural History Institute (126 N. Marina St., Prescott, AZ)
* $30 pre-registration online
* Visit naturalhistoryinstitute.org/event/mogollon-highlands-festival/

Inspired by the dramatic landscapes of the Mogollon Highlands, create your own unique sculptural floral arrangement.

Your instructor, Bella Chewning, will guide you through the design process behind creating a sculptural arrangement, focusing on thoughtful use of color, shape, and movement. Rather than relying on an abundance of flower varieties, your sculptural arrangements will focus on carefully selected blooms that highlight form, line, and negative space. Drawing from years of experience creating 3 dimensional design, Bella will share the techniques, design principles, and mechanics used to create designs that feel contemporary and that are truly inspired by nature. You'll learn how a more pared down approach can create greater impact, allowing each stem to contribute meaningfully to the overall composition.

No prior floral experience is required and all materials and flowers will be provided.

Recommended for teens and adults.
All skill and ability levels are welcome.

About your instructor:

Bella Chewning is a writer and artist. Having studied sculpture at university and having worked professionally in the arts ever since, Bella has now focused her practice on tattooing, writing, and community building under the roof of her art studio - Toothpick Art Studio - which opened in September 2025.