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Adult Workshop: Acorn Processing

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

Join us for a special workshop with visiting presenter Desert Tortoise Botanicals founder and herbalist John Slattery. A detailed approach to gathering, processing, and preparing acorns for food. There are so many things to do with acorns including cookies, bread, pizza crust, pancakes, gnocchi, crepes, falafel, burgers, and much more. John has been gathering, processing, eating, […]

$35

Adult Workshop: Apples!

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

It's the season! Flagstaff is always blessed with a bounty of apples. Come learn all about apples, including the history of apples in Flagstaff, apple ecology, how to make cider and other favorite recipes in this fun and informative Adult Education workshop. Held in partnership with Foodlink's Sustainable and Local Food Workshop Series. Cost $25/participant […]

$25

Recycling Center Tour

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

Join us on tour of Flagstaff's Materials Recovery Facility (Recycling Center) to learn more about the “behind the scenes” of recycling. Tour will include an overview of what can and can't be recycled in Flagstaff and a walk though of the recycling center. Thanks to support from the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section, public tours are […]

Family Science: Arizona Wildlife

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

Join Willow Bend, Arizona Game and Fish and Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center for a furry, feathery, fun, fact-filled evening! Learn all about Arizona's magnificent Wildlife. How do animals adapt to life in the desert? How do they survive the colder Northern Arizona winter? What do they eat? How do they find shelter? and more...This event is […]

Recycling Center Tour

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

Join us on tour of Flagstaff's Materials Recovery Facility (Recycling Center) to learn more about the “behind the scenes” of recycling. Tour will include an overview of what can and can't be recycled in Flagstaff and a walk though of the recycling center. Thanks to support from the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section, public tours are […]

Science Saturday: Endangered Species

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

This Science Saturday is really going WILD! Willow Bend in partnership with local artist Frederica Hall, will be hosting an endangered species art exhibition. The event will include hands on wildlife focused activities, interactive art blocks, pollinator games, and an opportunity for participants to create and add their own art pieces. Event is FREE and […]

Adult Workshop: Introduction to Fermentation

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

We are very excited to have Mike Dechter return for one more "Introduction to Fermentation" workshop. The workshop will provide you with some basic knowledge about fermenting foods, both the scientific basis of how fermented foods affect health and the techniques used for at-home fermentation projects. Workshop participants will be able to sample various fermented […]

$25

Recycling Center

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

Join us on tour of Flagstaff's Materials Recovery Facility (Recycling Center) to learn more about the “behind the scenes” of recycling. Tour will include an overview of what can and can't be recycled in Flagstaff and a walk though of the recycling center. Thanks to support from the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section, public tours are […]

Science Saturday: Sustainable Holiday Crafts

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

Join Willow Bend and guest artists for our special December Science Saturday event: Holiday Crafts! We will be creating fun holiday crafts out of natural and reusable materials, as well as displaying different recycled gift wrapping ideas. Activities include recycled holiday cards, flower press ornaments, bookmarks, bottle cap decorations and more! Event is FREE and open to […]

Year-End Appeal

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

Happy Holidays from Willow Bend! And wow, what a year it’s been. Thanks to your support we were able to serve over 18,000 students and community members. Willow Bend is Flagstaff and Coconino County’s only year-round full-time environmental education center. With ever-decreasing funding for education, we depend on partners like you. Our major source of […]