Adult Workshop

Discover the vital role of edible insects in the traditional diets of many Indigenous communities in the Southwest. In times of hardship, insects such as cicadas, grasshoppers, and crickets were crucial in preventing starvation and utilizing the yearly swarms that are part of our beautiful environment. Join Willow Bend in partnership with Chef Somana Tootsie […]

Join Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society to learn more about the cryptic kingdom - mushrooms and fungi. This presentation* will be for those with incidental knowledge and curiosity about fungi. Mike will present on some fungi 101 - what are fungi and why are they important? He will also discuss basic mushroom anatomy, and identification […]

Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office, for an engaging workshop on the benefits of composting with worms! A great alternative to outdoor composting, worm composting can be done indoors and year-round, producing high-quality, nutrient-rich, organic material. Learn all about red wigglers as we explore their anatomy, […]

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 […]

Join Estefania Villaquirán, creator of Natural Integrators, for a fun and creative step-by-step paper-making workshop. You will learn firsthand the techniques of working with recycled materials and pressed flowers to create one-of-a-kind sheets of paper. By repurposing fiber from old books and egg cartons, you will dive into the process of shredding, blending, pulping, screening, […]

Just in time for the holiday season, Mike Masek from The Forager's Path returns to lead our popular Winter Holiday Herb Workshop. This hands-on workshop will guide you in creating unique, useful gifts for friends, family, or even yourself.   Participants will learn to make two herbal products: Aromatic Herbal Honey – A delicious remedy for […]

The winter chill is here, warm up by building your own tea! This workshop with Ashley Doyle from Cinderfly Apothecary is designed to uplift your spirits in the midst of winter while teaching you how to craft personalized tea blends, for self-care or to share with loved ones! With February on the horizon, we will […]

Discover the vibrant and tactile art of felt painting in this beginner-friendly workshop led by artist Nox Chetcuti! Felt painting is a unique technique that uses colorful wool fibers to create stunning, textured artworks that can resemble traditional paintings. With just wool, this workshop will teach you to make a coaster or small felt painting. In this hands-on […]

Step back in time and learn the ancient art of stone tool making in this engaging 2-hour workshop led by Logan Simpson archaeologists Byl Bryce and Gavin Wisner! What You’ll Learn: The stages of tool-making, from raw materials to finished tools. Techniques like hard- and soft-hammer percussion, pressure flaking, and indirect percussion used by ancient toolmakers. Insights into prehistoric stone […]