Willow Bend makes environmental education fun for both kids and adults.
We lead by example with our passive-solar, straw-bale education center, as well as by our low-water native gardens, alternatively fueled vehicle, on-demand water heater, energy star office equipment, energy-efficient lighting, composting, and more. Our goal is to help people make mindful choices that are healthier for themselves, our community, and the planet.
Willow Bend is a nonprofit environmental education center sponsored by the Coconino Natural Resource Conservation District. We are dedicated to nurturing a sense of place through hands-on education programs. Our mission is to provide education outreach services that build environmental awareness and an ethic of responsible stewardship of our natural and cultural resources.
Willow Bend is located at Flagstaff’s Sawmill Park, part of Coconino County Parks & Recreation Department. Certified as “backyard wildlife habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation, our gardens feature a small pond and plants native to the Colorado Plateau — unique communities such as desert scrub, meadow, forest, and native edible and heritage crops.
Artists for Awareness: Buy local art and support Willow Bend!
Willow Bend is partnering with local artists to offer an exciting new opportunity to support both local environmental education and the arts community.
Now when you purchase works from participating artists, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Willow Bend! Learn more...