Family Science Event

Join Willow Bend and Northern Arizona University's Merriam-Powell Center for Environmental Research for a creepy, crawly and super exciting Amazing Arthropod event. Families will learn all about these amazing little creatures, and get to meet tarantulas, cockroaches, mealworms and a millipede! A short educational presentation will be followed by observations of live animals, and a […]

Mark your calendars! Bald Eagles are back in Flagstaff for our Annual Eagle Event held in partnership with AZ Game and Fish, Liberty Wildlife, and Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience. This year’s event will be held at Willow Bend Environmental Education center and we will be offering three programs.  Cost for each program will be $10/participant, […]

Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section, for a family focused workshop all about worms! Explore the world of red wigglers as we cover worm anatomy, ecology, diet, and discuss how vermicompost is made. Participants will learn how to build and maintain their own worm compost bin, […]

Bald Eagles are back in Flagstaff for our Annual Eagle Event held in partnership with Arizona Game and Fish, Liberty Wildlife, and Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience.  This year’s event will be held at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, with three separate programs. Cost for each program is $10/participant, $35/family (2 adults + 3 kids) or […]

Join Willow Bend and Biodiversity Outreach Network for a creepy, crawly and super exciting Amazing Arthropods event. Families will learn all about these amazing little creatures, and get to meet tarantulas, cockroaches, mealworms and a millipede! A short educational presentation will be followed by observations of live animals, and a chance to become an entomologist […]

Saturday, June 25, 2022 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Campbell Mesa Trail Head Parking Lot (map) Come see Gunnison Prairie Dogs in their home colonies, learn about them from the wildlife experts from the US Forest Service and Habitat Harmony, and enjoy activities with Willow Bend Environmental Center staff! We will meet at Campbell Mesa Trailhead parking area. […]

Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section, for a family focused workshop all about worms! Explore the world of red wigglers as we cover worm anatomy, ecology, diet, and discuss how vermicompost is made. Participants will learn how to build and maintain their own worm compost bin, […]

Join Willow Bend and Biodiversity Outreach Network for a creepy, crawly and super exciting Amazing Arthropod event. Families will learn all about these amazing little creatures, and get to meet tarantulas, cockroaches, mealworms and a millipede! A short educational presentation will be followed by observations of live animals, and a chance to become an entomologist and […]

Join Willow Bend and Little Music Makers of Flagstaff for a musical time! Learn interactive nature songs and stories, and join us for a nature walk exploring sound in the Willow Bend Gardens. Create your very own craft to perform in our nature orchestra. Event is suitable for ages 2 and up.  $10/participant  $35/family (2 adults + […]

Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office for a fun kids program all about worms! Discover why worms are vital for our planet, what they eat, and how their bodies differ from ours. Meet our worm friends, hear a "heartworming" story, and learn about their incredible contributions to the […]