

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mogollon Highlands Naturalist Certification Program
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: The Mogollon Highlands Naturalist Certification Program is a collaboration between the Natural History Institute (NHI) and Prescott College.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7e6e92a0-0e34-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w1200-h675-dc141019-gmir.jpg Mogollon Highlands Naturalist Certification ProgramSpend a season learning the land from the ground up. The Mogollon Highlands Naturalist Certification Program blends field-based study, creative practice, and community learning into an immersive experience for those seeking a deeper connection to place.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7ea42190-0e34-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w987-h740-dc46482f-gmir.jpg OverviewThe Mogollon Highlands Naturalist Certification Program is a collaboration between the Natural History Institute (NHI) and Prescott College. This program cultivates a deep connection to nature, place, and community through the practice of natural history with firsthand engagement with the Mogollon Highlands.Participants build skills in observation, identification, interpretation, and creative expression while building mentorship relationships and a strong cohort community. Learning unfolds in the field, in dialogue with mentors and peers, and through reflective and artistic practice.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7ee3e9b0-0e34-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w987-h740-dcc1a48a-gmir.jpg Program DescriptionThis field-based program explores the Mogollon Highlands ecoregion through formal class sessions, weekly practice circles, extended weekend field experiences, and mentored independent work. Together, we investigate the region’s diverse ecosystems, including:Conifer forestEvergreen woodlandChaparralGrasslandRiparian communitiesWeekly topics include natural community concepts, evolution, place-based ecology, botany (trees, shrubs, forbs, and grasses), zoology (birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects), geology, human history, and creative expression through the arts.Core natural history practices include:Structured naturalist field journaling (writing and illustration)Creation of species accounts grounded in life historiesCompilation of systematic species listsInterpretive and expressive arts practicesParticipants engage in regular weekend field trips and ongoing mentored practice throughout the field season.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7f436ed0-0e34-11f1-9926-a9734bee91e9-rimg-w1110-h740-dc434834-gmir.jpg Program StructureThe Mogollon Highlands Naturalist Certification Program includes two successive seasons, Spring and Fall. Each season:Spans three monthsIncludes 60 contact hours and approximately 60 hours of independent workBegins and ends with an in-person naturalist retreatFollowing the opening retreat, the season unfolds through a series of extended weekend sessions. Each thematic weekend includes:A Thursday evening lecture or speaker presentationTwo full days of related field trips (Saturday and Sunday)In addition, full-season participants meet weekly on Wednesday evenings for a practice circle and class session focused on discussion of readings, written work, journaling, and process.Participants should expect to spend an average of 7–8 hours per week on readings, field journals, species accounts, and species lists.What You ReceiveFull-season Spring Seminar participants receive guaranteed admission to all core program components, totaling approximately 25 days of programming across the spring field season, including:2 full-day naturalist retreats (opening and closing)8 Wednesday evening practice circles/class sessions (5:00–6:30 pm)5 special topics weekends offered (participants attend 4 of 5 to complete certification). Each weekend includes a Thursday evening speaker presentation and two full days in the field (Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm)Ongoing mentored natural history practice throughout the seasonThis structure provides continuity, depth, and a cohesive cohort experience across the spring field season.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/829028d0-0e34-11f1-9926-a9734bee91e9-rimg-w987-h740-dc8f8f61-gmir.jpg Learning ObjectivesParticipants will develop:A deep connection to nature, place, and community through the practice of natural historyA strong sense of place in the Mogollon Highlands region of the American SouthwestFluency in identifying regional flora and fauna and understanding their life historiesField observation and identification techniquesDescription and interpretation skills through structured natural history field journalingInterpretive skills through illustration and expressive artsDocumentation skills through the creation of species accounts and systematic species listsExposure to place-based literature, including creative writing, poetry, and scientific articlesCommunity through shared practice alongside fellow naturalists and qualified mentorsLearning OutcomesBy the end of the program, participants will be able to:Identify five distinct natural community types within the Mogollon Highlands: conifer forest, evergreen woodland, chaparral, grassland, and riparianIdentify dominant woody vegetation within these community typesIdentify dominant bird species of the regionIdentify major regional rock types and their characteristic landformsConduct secondary research and create high-quality species account sheets with illustrations, descriptions, habitats, ranges, and life historiesConduct primary field research using identification, description, and interpretation techniques, documented through mentored Grinnell-style field journal entriesDemonstrate a growing emotional and aesthetic connection to place through expressive arts practiceContact Hours &amp; CreditTotal Contact Hours: 120 hours60 hours of direct instruction60 hours of guided practice and reflective processEquivalent to 4 lower-division academic credits.Tuition, Enrollment &amp; Credit OptionsSpring Seminar Tuition:$1,825 — Certificate Track (Non-credit)Buyer total on Eventbrite: $1,949.26(Save on fees by paying by check. Call 928-863-3232 or email info@naturalhistoryinstitute.org to reserve your spot.)Full participation in the program and a certificate of completion from the Natural History Institute.$2,305 — College Credit TrackBuyer total on Eventbrite: $2,461.45 (Save on fees by paying by check. Call 928-863-3232 or email info@naturalhistoryinstitute.org to reserve your spot.)Full participation in the program and a certificate of completion from the Natural History Institute, plus 4 lower-division academic credits through Prescott College.Tuition includes all instructional sessions, retreats, field trips, speaker events, and mentored practice. Transportation to field sites and personal supplies (journals, art materials) are not included.Enrollment OptionsParticipants may enroll in:The full Spring Seminar (required for certification or college credit), orIndividual weekend sessions (space permitting; pricing and availability listed separately)Enrollment is limited to maintain a small-cohort, mentored learning environment.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/88ca8ce0-0e34-11f1-9926-a9734bee91e9-rimg-w987-h740-dc5d5f4a-gmir.jpg Spring 2026 ScheduleMid-March – May 2026Weekly Wednesday evening practice circles and class sessions occur throughout the season.March 14 – Opening Retreat (Full Season Participants)9:00 am–5:00 pm | Natural History Institute &amp; FieldMarch 19 – Thursday Evening Speaker Series (7:00–8:30 pm)Geology of the Mogollon HighlandsMarch 21–22 – Weekend Field TripsGeology Field TripApril 2 – Thursday Evening Speaker Series (7:00–8:30 pm)Biogeography of the Mogollon HighlandsApril 4–5 – Weekend Field TripsNatural Communities of the Mogollon HighlandsApril 16 – Thursday Evening Speaker Series (7:00–8:30 pm)Field Arts as a Practice of Natural HistoryApril 18–19 – Weekend Field TripsNature Journaling in the FieldApril 30 – Thursday Evening Speaker Series (7:00–8:30 pm)Birds of ArizonaMay 2–3 – Weekend Field TripsBirding Field TripMay 14 – Thursday Evening Speaker Series (7:00–8:30 pm)The Practice of Natural HistoryMay 16–17 – Weekend Field TripsForests of the Mogollon HighlandsMay 30 – Closing Retreat (Full Season Participants)9:00 am–5:00 pm | Natural History Institute &amp; Field  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/890f3700-0e34-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w987-h740-dc5f5e47-gmir.jpg LocationMost sessions are based at the Natural History Institute, with field trips throughout the Mogollon Highlands. Specific field locations will be shared in advance.Who Should AttendThis program is designed for aspiring and practicing naturalists, educators, artists, land stewards, and lifelong learners seeking immersive, place-based study. No prior certification is required.Registration &amp; QuestionsSelect your preferred enrollment track during registration. Participants receiving college credit will receive follow-up instructions for Prescott College enrollment.For questions about program fit, enrollment, or credit options, please contact the Natural History Institute.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/894980e0-0e34-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w1200-h381-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Cancellation Policy:Participants who cancel more than 7 days before the Program (on or before March 07, 2026) will receive a full refund, minus a 10% administrative fee of the program cost.For cancellations with less than 7 days left before the 1st day of the Program (after March 7, 2026), no refund will be issued.Any refund under this Agreement will be paid within 14 business days of NHI’s receipt of the refund request.No refund for the Program will be available solely because of dissatisfaction with the presentation or contents of the Program. I understand and agree that no credit or refund for the Program shall be available if I cancel on the arrival day, if I do not show up, or if I leave the Program early for any reason.All notices of cancellation and refund requests shall be made by contacting NHI via email info@naturalhistoryinstitute.org or by submitting notice in person or by mail to: NHI, 126 N. Marina Street, Prescott, AZ, 86301.
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  - Duration: 9 hours
  - Location: Natural History Institute
  - Languages: English

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- **country**: United States
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