Our history of award-winning environmental education.

Over the past 6 years, Willow Bend has been honored with seven awards.

In November 2007, the National Association of Environmental Education honored Willow Bend as the best local environmental organization in the nation.

In 2006, the National Association of Conservation Districts recognized Willow Bend and our parent organization, the Coconino Natural Resource Conservation District, with an annual Wildlife and the Environment award.

At the state level, Willow Bend won the 2006 Governor’s Pride Award for Environmental Education.

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About our Photovoltaic & Rainwater Systems

Photovoltaic Project

Prometheus Systems, a local sustainable energy company, has generously donated seven photo voltaic panels and the expertise to install a grid-tied photovoltaic system this spring at Willow Bend. This system will support 100 percent of Willow Bend’s energy needs. Prometheus Systems is offering a series of hands-on, do-it-yourself photovoltaics workshops about how to install your own system — check our calendar for details.

Rainwater Harvesting System

Willow Bend received a $3000 grant from Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) to install a rainwater harvesting system for our Three Sisters native edibles garden. This is a service-learning project with Flagstaff High Schools’ Future Farmers of America club.