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," […]
Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and embark on a journey to become a naturalist! Engage with nature, hone your observation skills, and document your discoveries at our free, family-friendly event. Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities, you will learn all about how to become a naturalist. Science Saturday is an event held on the […]
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in collaboration with The Forager's Path School of Botanical Studies, is hosting their second annual, all-day herb event that will be full of expert-led workshops, including hands-on opportunities and informative plant walks. Participants sign up for a day-pass, which grants attendance for three sessions during the event. Cost is $65 […]
Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Wednesday, May 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 […]
On Thursday, June 20th, from 4:30pm-6:30pm join us at Willow Bend for a special celebration of our community and to wish Executive Director Moran Henn all the best! Enjoy food, drinks and fun activities. This event is free and open to the public. A suggested donation of $10 per person or a new/renewed membership is greatly […]
Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center in learning about the 5 C’s of Arizona! Explore Cotton, Cattle, Copper, Citrus and Climate through family friendly activities. Explore the 5 C's through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities, come and learn more about why these are important to Arizona!
Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Monday, July 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 […]
Discover the vital role of edible insects in the traditional diets of many Indigenous communities in the Southwest. In times of hardship, insects such as cicadas, grasshoppers, and crickets were crucial in preventing starvation and utilizing the yearly swarms that are part of our beautiful environment. Join Willow Bend in partnership with Chef Somana Tootsie […]
Become an expert on waste reduction by visiting Willow Bend Environmental Education Center for this free, family-friendly event! Learn all about sustainable practices such as how to reduce your waste, how to correctly sort your recyclables in Flagstaff, how to start a home compost, and more through hands-on crafts, demonstrations and activities for all ages. […]
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 […]
