July 1st marks the beginning of our fiscal year. Each year we serve over 18,000 children, their teachers, family members and the community. But with ever-decreasing funding for education, we depend on partners like you. Our major source of funding comes from members and supporters who understand the importance of instilling wonder and love for the […]
Held in conjunction with Colorado Rover Days, Water Shadows is an exhibition featuring Grand Canyon/Colorado River photographic images by Debbie Leavitt. Water flows, shapes, erodes, leaves its mark, finds a way through... Reception will be held during September Science Saturday event and will be up till September 12th. The event is FREE and open to […]
In conjunction with Colorado River Days this annual Science Saturday event is not to be missed! LIVE fish, hands on activities, selfies on a river boat, water shadows: photographic images by Debbie Leavitt, and more!
The art of stone balancing involves working with different stones and their surface to get them to balance on one another in intriguing ways. The event will include experienced stone balancers as well as opportunities for the general public to observe, learn, and participate. Back West is an annual weekend long stone balancing event held […]
The art of stone balancing involves working with different stones and their surface to get them to balance on one another in intriguing ways. Back west Celebration of Stone Balancing is a three day event with demonstrations from experienced stone balancers as well as opportunities for the general public to observe, learn, and participate. Willow […]
In partnership with Flagstaff Arts Council we will be offering a stone balancing and photography of stone balancing workshop. The art of stone balancing involves working with different stones and their surfaces to get them to balance on one another in intriguing ways. Instructors Douglas Case and Pieter Schaafsma, will lead a workshop on Sunday, […]
TOUR IS FULL. Join Willow Bend on a walk through of the Materials Recovery Facility (Recycling Center) to learn more about the “behind the scenes” of recycling. What can and can't be recycled in Flagstaff? where does it go from here? and more. Special Festival of Science tour. Limited spots. Sign-up required.
In partnership with Coconino County Sustainable Building program, this annual self-guided community tour features homes that are resource, energy and water efficient! The focus of this year's tour is water conservation. Homes included on the tour demonstrate water conserving methods such as rainwater harvesting, greywater use, low-flow fixtures and xeriscaping in addition to many other […]
Come celebrate the amazing world of bats. October is Bat month and we have so many hands on activities and displays celebrating these unique winged mammals. Halloween bat decorations, bat games, AZ bat displays, bat research information, test your bat knowledge, hands on activities and free bat posters. Event held in partnership with AZ Game […]
Come meet our NEW and super awesome Education and Outreach Assistant Melissa Eckstrom! Melissa will be serving ice cream and getting to know everyone during the first hour of the October Science Saturday event. Come introduce yourself, say hi, grab a cone, and enjoy fun hands on activities. FREE ice cream while it lasts!