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 […]
Join Willow Bend for our monthly Science Saturday program, on Saturday, February 2nd from 9am-1pm for a hands-on and interactive event celebrating winter! Special guests from the Jones Benally Family, an internationally acclaimed traditional Diné (Navajo) performing group, will be sharing traditional Diné winter stories and games between 11am- 12:00PM. Make snow art, learn about animal winter adaptations, hands-on experiments […]
Learn the basics of botanical illustration with Sheila Murray, Arboretum Research Botanist and Artist. Learn how to translate what you see in the natural world into scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing works of art. Basic skills learned will include composition, three-dimensional rendering, black ink pen technique, some botanical anatomy fundamentals, and drawing from herbarium specimens. […]
Join Arizona Game and Fish, Liberty Wildlife, Willow Bend, Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience, and other partners for the Annual Eagle Celebration. We will be offering a number of programs including an early morning outdoor bird watching field trip led by wildlife biologists, and indoor presentations covering eagle ecology, management, conservation efforts and a visit from […]
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 […]
Join Willow Bend for a Science Saturday that is all about renewable energy! Design and build your own wind turbine, play with solar powered devices, create "sun" art, generate your own energy with our "power" bike, enjoy delicious solar oven s'mores, and more!
The Flagstaff STEM Community Celebration is a free one-night event aimed at sharing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics learning opportunities while celebrating all of the people and organizations that make Flagstaff a STEM city. Participants will get to explore STEM with hands on activities and giveaways highlighting opportunities throughout the community. Willow Bend with be […]
Learn how to start seeds for your home garden with The Arboretum's Horticulturist, Gayle Nance. All you need is a warm spot, a sunny window, and some TLC! This workshop will include a hands-on learning experience for starting veggie seeds in the home. We will provide supplies including growing media, seeds, and propagation trays for […]
Join Willow Bend and the Arboretum at Flagstaff for a celebration of spring! Hands on activities, planting demonstrations, worm composting, pollinator games, seed art, and information about upcoming spring and summer outdoor events from the Arboretum at Flagstaff.
Learn and make your own pine needle baskets with Vanessa (Chili) Chicharello. Workshop will cover different types of baskets, materials needed for basket making, collecting and choosing needles, and step by step instructions on how to make your own basket. Participants will make their own baskets during the workshop. Presenter: Vanessa “Chili” Chicharello is Diné […]
