Science Saturday

This Science Saturday, join Willow Bend and NAU art students in becoming a sustainability superstar! We’ll learn about renewable energy, reusable goods, composting and how to appreciate the natural world around us through hands-on activities such as building sail cars, reusable bags, worm composting bins, seed bombs and nature art! Science Saturday is an event […]

Join Willow Bend and the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station to learn about fire ecology in Flagstaff, as part of National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Learn about fire science, plant and animal fire adaptations, fire management, and fire safety through displays and hands-on activities. Science Saturday is an event held on the first […]

Explore the plants and wildlife of Willow Bend Gardens at our Junior Naturalist Science Saturday. Make a nature journal and practice sketching outdoors, learn how to go birding, identity plants in our garden, make nature art and more! We will also show your family how to use the iNaturalist app to explore nature in your […]

What are the five C's of Arizona? Join Willow Bend to discover how cattle, citrus, copper, climate and cotton shaped Arizona's history, then and now. Hands-on and interactive activities for all ages. Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Each month is focused on a different theme […]

Join Willow Bend for a Science Saturday that really rocks! Learn about the region's unique rock formations, Arizona’s geologic history, dig through our rock collection, and more! Fun hands-on activities for all ages. Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Each month is focused on a different […]

Discover the wonders of wildlife with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Join us in learning about wildlife ecosystems, tracks & scat. Dress up as your favorite animal from our costume box, create your own animal mask, learn about the sounds of wildlife and more! Hands-on and interactive activities for all ages. Science Saturday is an […]

Celebrate fall with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Bring the whole family to immerse yourselves in the tapestry of the changing seasons at our fun-filled, fall-themed, event. Dive into creativity and exploration with hands-on activities, including crafting intricate seed art, indulging in mouthwatering apple nachos, fashioning unique vegetable stamps, crafting charming pine cone bird feeders, […]

Join us for a vibrant and exciting adventure at our "Science Saturday: Color Science" event! It's a fantastic opportunity for families to discover the wonders of color in a fun and educational way. Best of all, it's completely free! Get ready to unleash your inner artist with tie dye and soap art, create Cabbage pH […]

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center invites you to a fun-filled morning that blends education and enjoyment for all ages! This Science Saturday, learn about winter ecology and the science behind snow, ice and the ways in which wildlife responds to winter through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, and hands-on activities. Science Saturday is an event held on […]