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June 26, 2018
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HIGHLANDS CENTER FOR NATURAL HISTORY

It’s a sunny summer morning at the Highlands Center for Natural History in Prescott. Across the forest, the songs of birds are ringing out, mingling with the sounds of children laughing and playing along the trails. Our popular Highlands Nature Camps are in full-swing this time of year, providing children preschool through middle school with authentic, nature-based experiences.

Kids spend the entire week outdoors learning about plants and animals, doing activities and crafts, making friends and playing in Lynx Creek.

Stepping into the James Family Discovery Gardens, I see an older couple strolling leisurely down the paved path, pausing to read about the grassland ecosystems of the Arizona Central Highlands. Did you know there was once an American cheetah that preyed on pronghorn, and that’s the reason for their amazing speed?

The Discovery Gardens is the only accessible, native botanical garden of its kind in the Prescott area, and celebrates the incredible biological diversity of this unique region. Throughout the summer, special events and programs are held in the garden’s ramada, including the new Second Sunday monthly events. Check the website for details. The Discovery Gardens is also a beautiful and unique place for a special event or wedding.

Listen … there’s applause coming from the James Family Learning Center! It’s for the natural history presenter and her fascinating class on Plant Physiology. Did you know that plants and insects have co-evolved for hundreds of millions of years? Their relationships are more complex than we ever thought possible.

Our Natural History classes for adults are great and are offered once a month March through November, in addition to our January through February 10-part Community Nature Study Series.

Oh, look, I see the staff is setting up for Shakespeare in the Pines, our annual fundraiser. Live theater presenting Shakespeare classics — complete with hors d’oeuvres and beverages in a gorgeous outdoor setting. Who could ask for more? (Tickets sell fast for these popular performances, so reserve yours today – “Twelfth Night” will be presented June 15-16 and June 22-23).

Now, that’s what I call summer! Visit highlandscenter.org for more information.

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OUT & ABOUT — Thank you to Karen Shaw for sending in these shots of Jerome and the San Francisco Peaks on a beautiful winter day! We publish reader photos in every issue of Prescott LIVING. Send in your best shots by email to photos@roxco.com. Photos should be taken by you, anywhere in the Greater Prescott area. Selected photos will appear in print and on our social media channels.#jeromeaz #prescott #northernaz #sanfranciscopeaks ... See MoreSee Less

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Arizona State Senator Ken Bennett will read a proclamation in memory of Dr. Billie Orr on Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 1:15 p.m. on the Senate floor. The session will be livestreamed at www.azleg.gov/liveproceedings. Here is the text of the proclamation. . . . Recognition In Memory of Dr. Billie OrrWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Prescott on the City Council from 2015 until 2021 and during that time as mayor Pro Tempore from 2017 until 2020; andWHEREAS, she was a member and past President of the Republican Women of Prescott; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr Founded the Mayor’s Commission on Well-Being for the City of Prescott; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served as City Council Liaison for several City Boards and Commissions during her tenure as Councilmember; and WHEREAS, she served as a Board Member of Arizona Town Hall, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation and Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was an active Rotarian, serving on Rotary Clubs in the Phoenix area and in Prescott; and WHEREAS, she was a big fan of pickleball and helped Prescott Build outdoor courts for its citizens; andWHEREAS, prior to her service in Prescott, Dr. Billie Orr was active in Arizona education for more than twenty-five years; and WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Arizona as Arizona’s Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction; andWHEREAS, under her leadership, Arizona created state academic standards that were ranked among the best in the nation; andWHEREAS, in earlier years she taught in the Madison District in Phoenix and was the Principal of Kiva School in Scottsdale; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was a dedicated and longtime public servant to the citizens of Arizona who brought a positive and caring aspect to her service, inspiring many who worked with her; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr will be greatly missed by her many friends in Prescott and throughout Arizona; andNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to her husband Bob, their children and grandchildren and all family members.. . . ... See MoreSee Less

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