2019 Geology Rocks Summer Tours

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 will be offering guided Downtown Geology Tours again during the summer! Tour is FREE and will be limited to 20 participants so online or in store sign-up is highly recommended. Walk in-spots will be available on a first come first serve […]

Festival of Science Recycling Center Tour

Materials Recovery Facility 1800 E Butler Ave , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Special Festival of Science recycling center tour! Learn what can and what can’t be recycled in Flagstaff, follow items as they travel on the conveyor belt, see the mountain of glass, ask questions, and get some answers. Tour is free and open to the public through generous support from the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section. […]

Annual Back West Celebration of Stone Balancing

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

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 […]

Sustainable Building Tour

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

A Moonshot Approach: From Inspiration to Installation. This self-guided tour highlights sustainable living. Tour is open to the public. A $5/suggested donation will go directly to support Willow Bend. Homes will showcase various construction methods including alternative, recycled, conventional, and regional materials. Locations will demonstrate rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, solar PV, and many more sustainable […]

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Stone Balancing Workshop (at Coconino Center for the Arts)

Coconino Center for the Arts 2300 North Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Workshop and demonstrations led by experts in stone balancing will take place at the Coconino Center for the Arts on Sunday, September 29th, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. The art of stone balancing involves working with different stones and their surfaces to get them to balance on one another in intriguing ways.  Participants will learn about […]

Recycling Center Tour

Materials Recovery Facility 1800 E Butler Ave , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Join us for our free monthly recycling center tour! Learn what can and what can’t be recycled in Flagstaff, follow items as they travel on the conveyor belt, see the mountain of glass, ask questions, and get some answers. Tour is free and open to the public through generous support from the City of Flagstaff […]

Science Saturday: Bats

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

Come celebrate the amazing world of bats. Explore our hands on activities and displays celebrating these unique winged mammals. Make bat decorations, bat games, AZ bat displays, bat research information, test your bat knowledge and more!

Picture Canyon Community Tours

Picture Canyon Picture Canyon Trail , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Willow Bend, in partnership with the Open Space Program within the City of Flagstaff’s Sustainability Section, will be leading FREE guided tours to Picture Canyon during the spring and summer. Spring/Summer 2019 Tour Dates* (tours subject to change, please check our website or FB page for changes and weather notices) Saturday, May 25th 9-11:30AM Thursday, […]

Adult Workshop: Food Fermentation for Health and Flavor

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

Do you like sauerkraut, kimchi, ginger beer, or chocolate? One thing they all have in common is that they are products of fermentation. Whether you are looking to preserve your garden harvest or learn new ways to make healthy and flavorful food, this workshop is perfect for learning about basic fermentation techniques and the scientific […]

Recycling Center Tour

Materials Recovery Facility 1800 E Butler Ave , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Join us for our free monthly recycling center tour! Learn what can and what can’t be recycled in Flagstaff, follow items as they travel on the conveyor belt, see the mountain of glass, ask questions, and get some answers. Tour is free and open to the public through generous support from the City of Flagstaff […]