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, […]