Join Willow Bend and SWCA for a one-of-a-kind natural history guided walk through downtown Flagstaff on Wednesday, September 27th. Led by photographer and author John Vankat the tour will follow key locations highlighted in his book: "The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time". The walk will culminate at Bright Side Bookstore […]
Join Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, for an interpretive walk of McMillan Mesa. Learn about McMillan Mesa's urban forestry, open space, wildlife and more! This program is targeted for adults (we do have a family McMillan Mesa program on September 26th). Please wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen, a hat […]
Join retired Kaibab National Forest archaeologist, Neil Weintraub, for a 1.5 mile round trip hike to the Keyhole Sink Native American petroglyphs from 1,000 years ago. Along the way you will learn about the forest's rich cultural history and about the importance of ongoing forest restoration treatments. Bring snacks, camera, and plenty of water! Meeting location […]
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, […]
Nature Journaling can help with mindfulness and noticing the world around us. It can be both a relaxing experience and a way to explore. In a world where we spend more and more time in front of screens, it can be helpful to take time away, using physical materials, to notice the seasons, plants, and […]
Come and dive into an exciting aquatic adventure with David Ward, a Fish biologist from US Fish and Wildlife Service! Join us for a fin-tastic morning of aquatic wonder as we explore the native fish and watersheds of the Southwest. Become a fish biologist for the day and uncover the fascinating techniques scientists use to measure, weigh, and capture fish […]
Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with NAU public health students, for a free family engagement activity throughout the month of November! Learn about the importance of family connection through a self-guided, interactive map that directs families to various tasks. These tasks include building with natural elements together and practicing mindfulness activities within […]
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 […]
Marina Xoc Castillo de Vasquez will be leading a unique pine needle basket making workshop. From the highlands of Huehuetenango in Guatemala, Marina in has been making baskets her entire life and is looking forward to passing down the knowledge and skill. Workshop will cover different types of baskets, materials needed for basket making, collecting and […]
Get ready for a crafty extravaganza at Willow Bend! Embrace the holiday spirit with us as we delve into the art of creating quirky gifts from eco-friendly material. We’ll create pine cone and tree cookie ornaments, collage gift cards and labels, turn t-shirts into funky bags, transform magazines into stylish necklaces, and much more! Science […]
