Events Calendar
Science Saturday - Wonderful Wildlife!
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!
Adult Workshop: Pine Needle Basketmaking
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!
Festival of Science Preschool Program: Weather Wonders + Energy Explorers
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!
Festival of Science: Downtown Geology Tour
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.
Festival of Science: Fun to Learn - Caterpillars to Butterflies with Momentum Aerial
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.
Festival of Science: Cultivating Resilience - Sustainable Building and Community Garden Tour
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!
Willow Bend Annual Community Celebration
Join the Willow Bend Board of Directors and Staff for our annual celebration of environmental education in Flagstaff!
Science Saturday: Rocks Rock!
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.
Adult Workshop: Mushrooms, Fungi, and More!
Join Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society to learn more about the cryptic kingdom - mushrooms and fungi.
Science Saturday: The 5Cs of AZ
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!
Family Science: AZ Wildlife Up Close
Join us at Willow Bend and get up close with live animal ambassadors from the Arizona Game and Fish Department! This engaging program explores native wildlife, their adaptations, and how we can help protect their habitats.
Presentation geared toward ages 8 and up; younger children are welcome.
Admission:
$10 per participant
$35 per family (2 adults + 3 kids)
FREE for Willow Bend Members*
*Willow Bend members receive free or discounted admission to events and workshops. A Family Membership (2 adults + 4 children) is $50, and an Individual Membership is $35. You can sign up for a membership during registration or by clicking here.
Annual Eagle Celebration
Join a local biologist from Arizona Game and Fish for an in-depth look at the incredible bald eagle and witness these majestic birds up close with a live presentation from Liberty Wildlife. This engaging session is open to all ages but is not specifically designed for young children. Families with children ages 4-12 are encouraged to attend the 2025 Eaglets: Family Eagle Presentation instead. Special thanks to Tim Macy for sponsoring this event, making it possible for Liberty Wildlife from Phoenix to bring this incredible experience to Flagstaff, as well as Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience and Arizona Game and Fish for their support.Admission: $10/participant $35/family (2 adults + 3 kids) or FREE for Willow Bend Members*.Additionally, join us for an optional Watchable Wildlife Bird Viewing Field Trip from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Kachina Wetlands Preserve (weather permitting). This portion of the event is free. For more information see below.*Willow Bend members receive discounted or free admissions to our events and workshops. A Family Membership ( up to 2 adults + 4 kids) is $50. An Individual Membership (one person) is $35. You can sign up for a membership when you continue to the next page and register for the workshop, or by clicking here.
Science Saturday- Awesome Archaeology!
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.