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Surrounded by thousands of acres of cool forest and meadows, the 245-acre preserve is home to uncommon wildflowers, old growth ponderosa pine, a rare grove of Bebb willows, herds of elk and deer, porcupine, prairie dogs and more than 40 species of birds.
Hart Prairie Preserve, with its historic lodge and charming guest cabins, was donated to The Nature Conservancy in 1994 by a local family, owners of The Homestead at Hart Prairie, when they discovered that their property held a globally rare community of Bebb willow trees.
Much of the work at the preserve focuses on the Bebb willow community, the largest known in the world. Conservancy staff also works closely with partners at the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and various departments at Northern Arizona University on ecological restoration activities in the surrounding National Forest. Hart Prairie is located in Coconino County, 14 miles from Flagstaff, 150 miles from Phoenix, and 75 miles from the Grand Canyon.
Planning Your Visit
While the preserve is not open on a daily basis for visitors, Hart Prairie offers intimate retreat facilities for public or private organizations with a focus on land management, conservation, and education and outreach; and guided nature walks during the summer and fall.
Gear
Sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, binoculars and plenty of water.
Summer Nature Walks
The Nature Conservancy offers free guided nature walks every Sunday from mid-May through mid-October. Meet at 10 a.m. at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center, 1000 N. Humphreys Street (meet at the southwest corner by the guardrail) and carpool to the preserve. Allow two to three hours for the round trip and easy walk. No reservations needed, but please be prompt, dress for the outdoors at 8500’ and bring your own drinking water. Sorry, we cannot allow pets at the preserve. Due to the rustic nature of the trail, it is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. More information:
Meetings & Retreats
Hart Prairie offers intimate retreat facilities for public or private organizations with a focus on land management, conservation, education and outreach.
The facilities are available from late May until mid-October. The Preserve is located just fourteen miles from Flagstaff, 150 miles from Phoenix, and 75 miles from the Grand Canyon.
Six buildings at the preserve, including the Lodge, are on the National Register of Historic Places, and house a catering kitchen, conference and dining room, fully equipped office, and lodging facilities. One-day or two-night minimum overnight stays are available for mission-related groups conducting retreats, conferences or workshops. Call
Calendar of Nature Events
Wildlife is the number-one attraction at Arizona's six nature preserves open to the public. Visitors from all over the world come to see hundreds of species. See our Calendar of Nature Events.
Preserve History
Conservancy preserves in Arizona share much of the colorful history of the state itself including indians and cowboys, the cavalry, prospectors and Eastern dudes even a Civil War skirmish. Where was that?
Getting There
Need help finding our preserves? Download directions (.pdf, 143 kb) to the six Arizona preserves open to the public. (Get the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Give Nature a Hand
Volunteers offer the Conservancy a way to complete more critically important work while developing lasting friendships and having a lot of fun. Learn more about volunteer opportunities with The Nature Conservancy in Arizona.
Places to Visit
Want to know about other Arizona preserves open to the public? Download a flyer (.pdf, 246 kb) with the details. (Get the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Questions?
Call
Photos
Top: View at Hart Prairie Preserve © Neil Chapman/The Nature Conservancy
Middle: Bebb willows at Hart Prairie Preserve © Neil Chapman/The Nature Conservancy
Bottom: Mule deer at Hart Prairie Preserve © Anne Webber/The Nature Conservancy
