Botanical Ink Making Workshop; A Journey into living art with Jill Sans Saturday, January 27th, 10am - 12pm We will learn to create botanical inks from natural materials readily available at home. Make your own ink to create with, this workshop will provide introduction knowledge to build upon and give participants a foundation to start […]
In celebration of Pluto’s discovery 94 years ago, we’re collaborating with Lowell Observatory to host an out of this world, free, family-friendly event! Learn about Earth and Planetary Science through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, and hands-on activities. Get to know the constellations, how planets orbit, why they vary in color, what causes the phases of […]
Join wildlife biologists as we search for and view bald eagles in their natural habitat, out on Lake Mary Rd. Of course, we can’t guarantee you’ll see an eagle, but we will try, and there will at least be water fowl to discover! Viewing area will be at the eastern end of Upper Lake Mary […]
Join Willow Bend and artist Elaine Dillingham to learn about and paint a Steller's jay. During this 3.5-hour, limited enrollment, friendly & informative workshop you will receive step-by-step watercolor painting instruction. Art materials are supplied. You will take home two small paintings. Instructor Elaine Dillingham has taught painting at Coconino Community College for 20 years. A […]
Calling all young creatives! Are you into drawing, writing, puppets, or theatre? If so, Willow Bend’s Scriptwriting and Puppet Design Contest is YOUR chance to shine! Open to youth aged 5-18, this contest invites you to unleash your creativity and storytelling skills. First-place winners will witness their script brought to life or their puppet design […]
This Science Saturday, immerse yourself in the wonders of the past by visiting Willow Bend for this free, family-friendly event to celebrate archaeology month! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, and hands-on activities, learn all about archaeology! Excavate artifacts, build your own pottery, learn from experts and more! Science Saturday is an event held on the […]
Logan Simpson archaeologists Byl Bryce and Gavin Wisner will lead a 2-hour hands-on workshop that will take you back in time to learn the ancient skills of stone tool making. Gavin and Byl will demonstrate the many stages of reduction, starting with the raw materials and finishing with a usable tool, which will help you to understand […]
Dive into a fun-filled water conservation celebration with Willow Bend at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and give-aways, you can learn about the science of water, how to protect it and educate your community! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. […]
Following Science Saturday, Join Willow Bend and NAU's Public Health Capstone group on a short, quarter mile hike down to Sinclair Wash below Willow Bend Center. Families are invited to experience and learn the importance of blue space through guided mediation and other activities. Participants have the chance to win a prize! All ages welcome, […]
Do you like sauerkraut, kimchi, ginger beer, or chocolate? One thing they all have in common is that they are products of fermentation. Whether you are looking to preserve your garden harvest or learn new ways to make healthy and flavorful food, this workshop is perfect for learning about basic fermentation techniques and the scientific […]