Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section, for a family focused workshop all about worms! Explore the world of red wigglers as we cover worm anatomy, ecology, diet, and discuss how vermicompost is made. Participants will learn how to build and maintain their own worm compost bin, […]
Join Ward Davis with his community apple press outside of Willow Bend this Wednesday at 4PM! Bring apples and a container. The press is located on the east side of the building (you'll see it from parking lot). The process starts by collecting the apples, then cleaning them. That cleaning includes washing and often removing […]
Click here to register. Join Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, for an interpretive walk of McMillan Mesa. Learn about McMillan Mesa's urban forestry, open space, wildlife and more! This program is targeted for adults (we do have a family McMillan Mesa program on September 29th).
Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. The 45 minute- 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 never before. The tour will cover […]
As part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science, the City of Flagstaff Open Space Program is hosting a free Nature Journal workshop at Willow Bend, where we will make and design our own nature journals, and then get outside at Willow Bend to learn to use them for drawing, painting, and writing. All ages and […]
Click here to register. Join Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, for a guided family-focused tour of McMillan Mesa. Tour will include a short hike and fun hands on outdoor focused activities for the whole family. Learn about urban forestry, open space, wildlife and more! Please wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen a hat and plenty of water. […]
Join Willow Bend, in partnership with the County Sustainable Building Program, for a fun kids event with hands-on activities all about sustainable building! Learn about sustainable building materials, make your own sustainable home model, and explore renewable energy and waste reduction activities. There is no need to RSVP and the event is drop-in format. Science […]
The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program is excited to be hosting its 18th annual Sustainable Building Tour this fall! The tour will feature a variety of homes and properties, each with a unique story and array of sustainability features. Tour packets will be available the day of the tour from 10am - 2 pm at […]
Click here to register. Join retired Kaibab National Forest archaeologist Neil Weintraub for a 1.5 mile round trip hike to the Keyhole Sink Native American petroglyphs that are about 1000 years ago. Along the way you will learn about the forest's rich cultural history and about the importance of ongoing forest restoration treatments. Bring snacks, camera, […]
Marina Xoc Castillo de Vasquez will be leading a unique pine needle basket making workshop. From the highlands of Huehuetenango in Guatemala, Marina in has been making baskets her entire life and is looking forward to passing down the knowledge and skill. Workshop will cover different types of baskets, materials needed for basket making, collecting and […]
