Adult Workshop: Mushrooms, Fungi and More!

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd. , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Join Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society to learn more about the cryptic kingdom - mushrooms and fungi. This presentation* will be for those with incidental knowledge and curiosity about fungi. Mike will present on some fungi 101 - what are fungi and why are they important? He will also discuss basic mushroom anatomy, and identification […]

$25 – $30

“The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time” Downtown Tour – August 15th

Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Monday, July 15th & Thursday, August 15th from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Led by photographer and author John Vankat the tour will visit key locations highlighted in his eye-catching repeat photography book: "The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time" (Soulstice Publishing, Flagstaff). The historical photographs date to 1884-1897. […]

Free

Adult Workshop: Worm Composting

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd. , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office, for an engaging workshop on the benefits of composting with worms! A great alternative to outdoor composting, worm composting can be done indoors and year-round, producing high-quality, nutrient-rich, organic material. Learn all about red wigglers as we explore their anatomy, […]

Free

Science Saturday: Wonderful Wildlife

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd. , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Discover the wonders of wildlife with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Join us in learning about wildlife ecosystems, tracks & scat. Dress up as your favorite animal, create your own animal mask, learn about the sounds of wildlife and more! Hands-on crafts, demonstrations, activities for all ages.  Science Saturday is an event held on the first […]

Free

“The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time” Downtown Tour – September 15th

Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Sunday, September 15th from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Led by photographer and author John Vankat the tour will visit key locations highlighted in his eye-catching repeat photography book: "The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time" (Soulstice Publishing, Flagstaff). The historical photographs date to 1884-1897. The walk […]

Free

Festival of Science- Weather Wonders and Energy Explorers

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd. , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Join Willow Bend for an exciting adventure where you'll discover the magic of the weather, the power of the sun, and the breeze of the wind! Perfect for preschoolers, this fun-filled program is packed with hands-on activities, playful experiments, and lots of giggles. Get ready to learn, play, and explore the fantastic world of nature and […]

Free

Festival of Science-Downtown Flagstaff Geology Rocks Tour

Mountain Sports Flagstaff 24 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. This 45 minute-1 hour walking tour is based on local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book.  An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before. The tour will cover ancient history of stones […]

Free

Science Saturday: Fall Celebration

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd. , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

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, fashioning unique vegetable stamps, crafting charming pine cone bird feeders, science experiments and more! Best […]

Free

Educator Workshop: Fire Ecology Learning Lab Classroom Materials Workshop

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd. , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the Fire Ecology Learning Lab for a free workshop on fire ecology, specifically designed for educators. The Fire Ecology Learning Lab is a standards-aligned middle school curriculum. It was created to help students explore the biotic communities of New Mexico and Arizona, investigate how wildland fire impacts these […]

Free