We are very excited to have Mike Dechter return for one more "Introduction to Fermentation" workshop. The workshop will provide you with some basic knowledge about fermenting foods, both the scientific basis of how fermented foods affect health and the techniques used for at-home fermentation projects. Workshop participants will be able to sample various fermented […]

Willow Bend in partnership with The Forager's Path  will be hosting a winter salve making workshop. Two salve making processes will be demonstrated. Both are effective and easily made at home. One salve is made from the resin of our local pinon tree. The other process can be used with a wide variety of herbal flowers […]

POSTPONED to February 18th! Due to snow accumulation the Basic Wildlife Tracking workshop planned for Saturday has been postponed. Participants who signed up for the original January 28th date, your spot is secured. Join Willow Bend and the Arboretum at Flagstaff for our 3rd Annual "Basic Wildlife Tracking" workshop. Lynne Nemeth, Executive Director of the […]

Plan ahead for spring planting! Learn what native plants attract birds, bats, bees, butterflies, and other animals, and why. Hear some fun and often unbelievable partnership stories, dissect flowers and discover what parts are especially important for pollinators, and learn important tips to apply in your garden or flower pots. Have your questions about pollinators […]