Join us for our first 2022 Science Saturday celebrating winter with special guests from the Jones Benally Family, an internationally acclaimed Diné (Navajo) performing group. Traditional Diné winter stories and games, hot chocolate, and hands-on activities including snow art, animal winter adaptations and more. Event is free and open to the public. *We are following […]
Local professional archaeologists joined by Northern Arizona University students will present hands-on interactive activities that demonstrate what an archaeologist does, the tools they may use, and how their scientific work helps interpret ancient history. Activities such as split-twig figurine making, atlatl throwing, artifact, plant and faunal (animal) identification, and much more will provide the participant […]
Join Willow Bend for a Science Saturday that is all about sustainability! Interactive wind and solar energy activities, learn about worm composting, waste reduction, and more! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30-11:30AM. Each month is focused on a different theme and each event offers fun […]
Join Willow Bend to learn about fire ecology in Flagstaff, as part of National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Learn about 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 Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. Each month is focused on a […]
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.
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 […]
Join Willow Bend for a Science Saturday that really rocks! Learn about the region's unique rock formations, paint rocks, dig through our rock collection, and meet a geologist! Fun hands on activities for all ages.
Come celebrate fish and watersheds and get your hands wet! LIVE fish, interactive watershed models, games, and fun activities! This celebration is held in conjunction with Colorado River Days Flagstaff. 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 and each event offers […]
Join Willow Bend, in partnership with the County Sustainable Building Program, for a fun kids event with hands-on activities all about sustainable building! Learn about sustainable building materials, make your own sustainable home model, and explore renewable energy and waste reduction activities. There is no need to RSVP and the event is drop-in format. Science […]
This Science Saturday, we are celebrating fall! Press apples at our community apple press (bring your own apples), make seed art, learn how nature changes during this season, and enjoy other autumn themed arts and crafts. Free and fun for the whole family.