5 C’s of Arizona, Saturday July 6th, 9:30-11:30am

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

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!

“The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time” Downtown Tour – July 15th

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 […]

Free

Adult Workshop: The Cultural Importance of Edible Insects

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

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 […]

$35

Science Saturday: Waste & Recycling

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. […]

Free

Adult Workshop: Mushrooms, Fungi and More!

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

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 […]

$25 – $30

“The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time” Downtown Tour – August 15th

Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Monday, July 15th & Thursday, August 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. […]

Free

Adult Workshop: Worm Composting

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

Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office, for an engaging workshop on the benefits of composting with worms! A great alternative to outdoor composting, worm composting can be done indoors and year-round, producing high-quality, nutrient-rich, organic material. Learn all about red wigglers as we explore their anatomy, […]

Free

Science Saturday: Wonderful Wildlife

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

Discover the wonders of wildlife with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Join us in learning about wildlife ecosystems, tracks & scat. Dress up as your favorite animal, create your own animal mask, learn about the sounds of wildlife and more! Hands-on crafts, demonstrations, activities for all ages.  Science Saturday is an event held on the first […]

Free

“The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time” Downtown Tour – September 15th

Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Sunday, September 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 […]

Free