Natural History is...

a practice of intentional, focused attentiveness and receptivity to the more-than-human world, guided by honesty and accuracy.

Natural History is...

a practice of intentional, focused attentiveness and receptivity to the more-than-human world, guided by honesty and accuracy.

Upcoming Events

We are proud to offer online and in-person Natural History Institute events that are open to everyone, often free, and always fun.

Art Gallery

KEN GORCZYCA: Portraits of Gaia, is open from October 28th, 2022 through January 13, 2023 at the Natural History Institute Gallery.

Exhibit Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 11am-4pm

NHI YouTube Channel

The NHI YouTube channel is home to our “Notes From the Field” videos, “Stories of Nature and Culture” webinars, “Speakers Series” presentations, “Reciprocal Healing Confluence” interviews and much more.

Here at the Natural History Institute we take our health and the health of our community seriously. 

For that reason, we are limiting the number of people inside our building and are requiring masks, vaccinations, and physical distancing. Additionally, we have added an ultraviolet light purifier to the building’s HVAC system.

Newsletters

12/2/22 – December 2022 Newsletter

The notion of refuge, the condition of being safe or sheltered, becomes prominent as the Earth hurtles along its path and Northern Hemisphere…

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11/4/22 – November 2022 Newsletter

Novel approaches to persistent problems are recognized and rewarded through several pathways, including awards programs such as the Nobel prize…

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Notes From The Field

Check out our program featuring video postings taken in the field with NHI staff and friends.
 
These Notes From the Field videos are housed on our YouTube channel where you can also find NHI video postings such as interviews from the Reciprocal Healing Confluence, Speakers Series presentations, and Stories of Nature and Culture.

We’ve published a field guide

Woody Plants of the Mogollon Highlands, written by Carl and Joan Tomoff

Focusing on the recently delineated and ecologically unique Mogollon Highlands ecoregion of Arizona and New Mexico, “Woody Plants of the Mogollon Highlands” covers over 80 species of trees, shrubs, vines, and succulents.

With an easy-to-read botany introduction, scores of full-color plates, and in-depth profiles of fascinating ecological topics that put plants in context, this book will be a welcome resource for beginners and experts alike.

NOW IS THE TIME!

More than ever, we need your support to help us bridge
 the widening gulf between humans and the rest of nature. 

The Natural History Institute is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

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Natural History Institute

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