Summer Solstice Open House

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with NHI!

Experience the magic of summer’s arrival with a joyful celebration at the Natural History Institute! From an early morning bird walk along Granite Creek to an open house filled with breakfast, art, and science, this event is the perfect way to connect with the season and your community.

When: Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Where: Natural History Institute (126 N. Marina St.)
Cost: FREE and open to the public!

Schedule of Events:

Bird Walk Along Granite Creek

• 7:30 AM at the Natural History Institute
• Kick off your morning with a guided bird walk to enjoy the vibrant sights and sounds of summer wildlife.

Open House at the Natural History Institute

• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Natural History Institute
• Light Breakfast: Enjoy delicious morning treats while mingling with our community.
• Raffle: Enter for a chance to win a breathtaking 15-inch diameter Manzanita wood sphere crafted by Prescott artists Roger Asay and Rebecca Davis. Can’t make it to the breakfast and open house? No worries! You can purchase tickets online here.
• Herbarium Tours: Explore our collection of native plants in our herbarium at 9:45am and 10:45 am.
• Art Gallery Viewing: Experience our current exhibition, ELEMENTAL, by Jan Master.

Celebrate summer, nature, and community with us at this special event!