![]() The National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS) said lynx were blamed for a fifth of those losses. The scheme faces heavy opposition from Scottish farmers, who cite the loss of about 20,000 sheep in Norway to its native predators, the wolverine, lynx, bear and wolf. A prerequisite for any discussion over lynx is we need to know the Scottish public are in support of this and would tolerate this.” ![]() “The question with a large predator is less about science and more about people’s attitudes, beliefs and priorities. There have been several studies to assess the ecological feasibility of bringing back lynx that’s the easy bit in many ways. Pete Cairns, the director of Scotland: The Big Picture, said: “Our role is to get the process moving, to pick up the baton in a meaningful way. They have some great lectures too.The lynx, Europe’s largest native cat, became extinct in northern Britain more than 500 years ago through habitat loss, hunting and persecution, but proposals by other rewilding advocates to reintroduce the species into the UK have foundered.Ĭonservationists believe the new project, run by the Vincent Wildlife Trust and Trees for Life, alongside campaigners at Scotland: The Big Picture, has a significant chance of success. The Highland center is awesome - □ Go there and find your path to outdoor enjoyment and learning. We had the pleasure of purchasing a painting which then allowed us to meet the artist and attend an event at her house - it has introduced us to some lovely new friends and all due to the Highland Center. We look forward to continuing to enjoy, explore and support Highland nature center - many activities for young'uns and young'uns at heart. We chose to also purchase the "meal" and it was yummy and delightfully packaged - from Los Gatos. Highland Center coordinator and crew set up seats/tables around the discovery garden and it was enchanting as we enjoyed the pre-play time in that lovely atmosphere. We are addicted to going there.īut last night was the best - oh joy!!! A fairy tale setting for the play Merry Wives of Winslow - Shakespeare with a western twist!! The acting was excellent - wonderful dialogue and sarcasm - and the environment was absolutely superb. We have always loved the Highlands Center - a hidden treasure - with its lovely discovery garden and Pebble Loop Trail and all the trails - all are easy enough for most hikers. Trails are open til 6:00 in the winter and 7:00 in the summer, but be advised the store closes at 3:00 in winter and 4:00 in summer and is closed on Sunday and Monday. The center is funded by memberships and donations, so be generous if you visit the facility. We were told that they are constructing a "discovery garden" so that will be an added bonus! I would have liked to see more educational exhibits I was expecting a museum or nature center experience. There was also a restroom at the half-way point on the trail. The trail was hard-packed dirt and rocks with a few grades, so some assistance may be required. The area around the building and the 3/4 mile interpretive "Stretch Pebble Nature Trail" through the forest were wheelchair accessible. The ladies operating the nature store were very pleasant and helpful. The James Learning Center building and adjacent restrooms were clean and attractive. We stopped by to see the Highlands Center in April when we were visiting Lynx Lake Recreation Area, which is also on Walker Rd. There is no food or water for sale at the gift shop so bring your own and be sure to leave nothing behind but footprints. But after you've been there and done one of the trails you'll likely feel that some contribution is worth it to make this experience available to future visitors. Yes, there is a donation box if you're so inclined, but the objective of the Highlands Center is to expose as many people as possible to the wonders of nature rather than generate income. The longer trail focuses on the geologic history of the Prescott area, pointing out evidence of plate tectonics and an undersea rock genesis.Īnd the best part is that it's free. The emphasis on the shorter trail is ecosystems: how plants, animals, fungus, bacteria, insects and rocks interact in cycles and webs. Trail maps at a kiosk near the parking lot will lead you from one interpretive spot to the next. One can be done in as little as half an hour. ![]() The Highlands Center is a wonderful place to spend a couple hours or half a day. ![]()
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