Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and Jonah Hill, herbalist and artist from Kykotsmovi, for our community program at Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve focused on ethnobotany! Free and open to the public. Tour is offered on a first come first serve basis. Meet at the main Picture Canyon Trailhead parking area off of […]
Come celebrate fish and watersheds and get your hands wet! LIVE fish, interactive watershed models, games, and fun activities! This celebration is held in conjunction with Colorado River Days Flagstaff and is a collaborative effort between Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, Friends of the Rio de Flag, The Sierra Club, Arizona Trail Association, The United States Geological […]
Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend Environmental Education Center offers FREE guided Downtown Geology Tours twice a month, June-August! The 1 hour walking tours are based on local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book. An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like […]
Join Willow Bend on a walk through of the Materials Recovery Facility (Recycling Center) to learn more about the “behind the scenes” of recycling. No RSVP needed, just show up at the recycling center.
Come join the Friends of the Willow Bend Gardens and help get the gardens ready for winter. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite planting implements (small shovel, trowel, kneeler, tubs for soil, etc.) to help make sure there are enough for everyone. Please park at the Sheriff’s Office at 951 […]
Interested in watershed protection? wondering what can be done to reduce fire risk? Join the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP) and learn firsthand about ongoing FWPP operations. This community update event and workshop will briefly cover the history of FWPP, what the partnership accomplished to date, and explain current operations including FWPP phase 1 logging […]
Join Willow Bend and many other partners, organizations and vendors and come celebrate Arizona Trail Day and the 50th Anniversary of the National Trail System Act. This free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of hands-on activities, live music from Flagstaff’s own Viola & The Brakemen, over 40 exhibitors and local vendors, an extensive outdoor […]
Karma Sushi has generously picked Willow Bend as their September non-profit beneficiary. On Tuesday, Sep 11th, 10% of all profits will be donated to Willow Bend. Stop by anytime 11am-10pm for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, or late night snack. The Willow Bend Board and staff will be at Karma Sushi for a post Annual […]
Join Willow Bend, the City of Flagstaff, the Picture Canyon Working Group and others to celebrate this magnificent open space! Hands on activities, information, and a guided hike. More info coming soon.
Come join the Friends of the Willow Bend Gardens and help get the gardens ready for winter. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite planting implements (small shovel, trowel, kneeler, tubs for soil, etc.) to help make sure there are enough for everyone. Please park at the Sheriff’s Office at 951 […]