Science Saturday: Awesome Archaeology

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

This Science Saturday, immerse yourself in the wonders of the past by visiting Willow Bend for this free, family-friendly event to celebrate archaeology month! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, and hands-on activities, learn all about archaeology! Excavate artifacts, build your own pottery, learn from experts and more!  Science Saturday is an event held on the […]

Free

Adult Workshop: Basics of Flintknapping

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

Logan Simpson archaeologists Byl Bryce and Gavin Wisner will lead a 2-hour hands-on workshop that will take you back in time to learn the ancient skills of stone tool making. Gavin and Byl will demonstrate the many stages of reduction, starting with the raw materials and finishing with a usable tool, which will help you to understand […]

$25 – $30

Science Saturday: Water Conservation Celebration

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

Dive into a fun-filled water conservation celebration with Willow Bend at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and give-aways, you can learn about the science of water, how to protect it and educate your community!  Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. […]

Free

Blue Space: A Family Guided Hike & Meditation at Sinclair Wash

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

Following Science Saturday, Join Willow Bend and NAU's Public Health Capstone group on a short, quarter mile hike down to Sinclair Wash below Willow Bend Center. Families are invited to experience and learn the importance of blue space through guided mediation and other activities. Participants have the chance to win a prize! All ages welcome, […]

Free

Food Fermentation for Health & 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 […]

$25 – $30

Science Saturday: Climate and Energy Extravaganza

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

Get ready for an Eco-Science Saturday at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and give-aways, you will learn all about sustainability, renewable energy, environmental awareness, and how to make your life more eco-friendly! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. Each month is […]

Free

Eaglets, Family Presentation

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

The Eaglets program is a family-focused interactive program especially designed for families with young children (ages 4-12 years old), presented by Willow Bend Environmental Education Center. Meet live eagles up-close and in person at the end of the presentation. Thank you to Tim Macy Photography for sponsoring this event, allowing Liberty Wildlife, based out of Phoenix, to […]

Eagle Celebration: Fully Fledged Community Presentation

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

Fully Fledged, Community Presentation:  Learn about the incredible Bald Eagle from a raptor biologist and view live eagles from Liberty Wildlife, up close and in-person! Presentation is open to all ages, though this session is not specifically designed for young children. Cost for the Fully Fledged program:  $10/participant  $35/family (2 adults + 3 kids)  or FREE for […]

2024 Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail Guided Trip

On this two-day fundraising trip for Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, volunteer board members Eric Souders and Neil Weintraub (former South Kaibab Zone archaeologist) will lead 10 participants and two camels to retrace the 1857-1859 footsteps of Lieutenant Edward Beale, his crews, and camels who built the first federally constructed wagon road in the United […]

$450 – $500

Nature Tales: An Interactive Puppet Show

We're thrilled to announce that Willow Bend Environmental Education Center has received a grant from Creative Flagstaff's ArtX Grant! ARTx brings an immersive arts experience to our community, and we're excited to be part of the inaugural 2024 ARTx Art +Ideas Experience Arizona festival from May 17th to May 26th in Flagstaff. Introducing "Nature Tales," […]

Free