We're thrilled to announce that Willow Bend Environmental Education Center has received a grant from Creative Flagstaff's ArtX Grant! ARTx brings an immersive arts experience to our community, and we're excited to be part of the inaugural 2024 ARTx Art +Ideas Experience Arizona festival from May 17th to May 26th in Flagstaff. Introducing "Nature Tales," […]
We're thrilled to announce that Willow Bend Environmental Education Center has received a grant from Creative Flagstaff's ArtX Grant! ARTx brings an immersive arts experience to our community, and we're excited to be part of the inaugural 2024 ARTx Art +Ideas Experience Arizona festival from May 17th to May 26th in Flagstaff. Introducing "Nature Tales," […]
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in collaboration with The Forager's Path School of Botanical Studies, is hosting their second annual, all-day herb event that will be full of expert-led workshops, including hands-on opportunities and informative plant walks. Participants sign up for a day-pass, which grants attendance for three sessions during the event. Cost is $65 […]
Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Wednesday, May 15th from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Led by photographer and author John Vankat the tour will visit key locations highlighted in his eye-catching repeat photography book: "The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time" (Soulstice Publishing, Flagstaff). The historical photographs date to 1884-1897. The walk […]
On Thursday, June 20th, from 4:30pm-6:30pm join us at Willow Bend for a special celebration of our community and to wish Executive Director Moran Henn all the best! Enjoy food, drinks and fun activities. This event is free and open to the public. A suggested donation of $10 per person or a new/renewed membership is greatly […]
In terms of understanding nature, the historically most important site around Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks is Little Spring, which is northwest of the Peaks at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Its use by Native Americans is unknown, but early ranchers used Little Spring as a source of water for livestock. It also was […]
Join Willow Bend for an exciting adventure where you'll discover the magic of the weather, the power of the sun, and the breeze of the wind! Perfect for preschoolers, this fun-filled program is packed with hands-on activities, playful experiments, and lots of giggles. Get ready to learn, play, and explore the fantastic world of nature and […]
Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. This 45 minute-1 hour walking tour is based on local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book. An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before. The tour will cover ancient history of stones […]
Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the Fire Ecology Learning Lab for a free workshop on fire ecology, specifically designed for educators. The Fire Ecology Learning Lab is a standards-aligned middle school curriculum. It was created to help students explore the biotic communities of New Mexico and Arizona, investigate how wildland fire impacts these […]
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the Downtown Flagstaff Library invite you to participate in an interactive workshop exploring the vital concept of water ethics and the importance of water conservation. This engaging session will guide students in crafting essays or creating artwork for our Water Ethics Contest, tailored for 4th graders. Youth aged 9 […]
