Join us for a Pint Night at Mother Road Brewing Company benefitting our mission. $2 from each community pint will be donated to Willow Bend!

Join Willow Bend and forager John Slattery for an information-packed, hands-on workshop that will

take you through all the steps of processing acorns for food, and provide recipes for preparing your leached acorn meal. We will be processing the acorns of locally abundant Gambel’s oak (Quercus gambelii) which can be found throughout the urban environment of Flagstaff and the surrounding forests. Late September to early October is prime time for gathering these tasty acorns so be sure to join us so you can be prepared to handle this prime wild food resource.

Cost: $48 non-members, $40 Willow Bend members, includes materials. Space is limited and fills up fast!

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Welcome Fall with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Bring the whole family to play in the tapestry of the changing seasons at our fun-filled, fall-themed, harvest event. Dive into creativity and exploration with hands-on activities, including crafting seed art, pressing apples, science experiments and more!

The 2025 Sustainable Building and Community Garden Tour is coming up! Learn more about green building and growing in Flagstaff.
Download tour packets from coconino.az.gov/sustainablebuildingtour, or pick one up the day of the tour at Willow Bend!

There will be plenty to see and learn at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center at this event for younger children. A big caterpillar made of stilt-walkers will transform into butterflies, puppets will demonstrate the four phases of a butterfly's life, and more.

This 45 minute-1 hour walking tour will cover the ancient history of stones used to build downtown’s iconic buildings, including Moenkopi Sandstone, Pumiceous Dacite, Kaibab Limestone, and Malapais Basalt. In addition tours will highlight progression of architectural styles, discuss changing preferences for certain rock types, and provide an overview of historic events. Participants will search for fossils on the Ice House walls, find out what stone is referred to as “Arizona Red”, visit the layers of the "Grand Canyon" at Heritage Square, view beautiful stone etchings, and more.

Join Willow Bend for an exciting adventure where you'll discover the magic of the weather, the power of the sun, and the breeze of the wind! Perfect for preschoolers, this fun-filled program is packed with hands-on activities, playful experiments, and lots of giggles. Get ready to learn, play, and explore the fantastic world of nature and energy!

Spend the day with Ponderosa Pete as he explores northern Arizona and learns about forest health! All participants will be given their own copy of this beloved children's book while Ecological Restoration Institute staff read his story. Reservations are required.

Marina Vasquez, from the highlands of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, is here to share her expertise in pine needle basketry. Participants will learn about various types of baskets, the materials required, how to collect and cure pine needles, and receive step-by-step instructions for crafting their own basket. Each participant will have the opportunity to start and complete a small basket and will gain the skills needed to create larger or more intricate designs. All participants will enjoy hands-on experience and take home both their basket and supplies.

Cost: $45 non-members, $35 Willow Bend members, includes materials. Space is limited and fills up fast! 

Get to know your wild Northern Arizona neighbors with Willow Bend and friends! Join us to learn about local animals, identify tracks and scat, and more! Add to the fun by dressing up as your favorite wild animal!

Join the Willow Bend Board of Directors and Staff for our annual celebration of environmental education in Flagstaff!

Unearth the secrets of how rocks shape the world around us! Explore rock samples, piece together the story of geologic history, + more with hands-on experiences and activities for all ages.

Join Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society to learn more about the cryptic kingdom - mushrooms and fungi.

Discover how Cotton, Cattle, Copper, Citrus, and Climate have shaped Arizona through hands-on crafts, live demonstrations, and fun activities for all ages. No registration required—just come ready to explore and have fun!

Celebrate Archaeology Month with us at this FREE, family-friendly event! Drop in and learn about the exciting field of archaeology through hands-on activities, fascinating demonstrations, and creative crafts led by local experts and community partners.