Northern Arizona Protected Place

How fortunate are we to have such beautiful places to explore!

One of those places is the 245-acre Hart Prairie Preserve, just fourteen miles from Flagstaff. The Nature Conservancy, its caretaker, says that it is home to the largest known Bebb willow community in the world, as well as old growth ponderosa. Elk, deer, and more than 40 species also claim the forests and wildflower meadows.

We can see this beautiful protected place up close, during the summer through mid-October, by participating in the free guided nature walks on Sunday mornings. This is the only time Hart Prairie is open to the public.

You will find all the details on the Hart Prairie page of The Nature Conservancy website.