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Annual Eagle Celebration

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

Join Willow Bend in partnership with Liberty Wildlife, and the Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience, for our Annual Eagle Celebration on Saturday, April 8th (originally February 25th, postponed due to the weather). This year’s event will be held at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, with two separate programs (click the program title to register). 11:00AM-12:00PM - […]

$10

Adult Workshop: Tree Pruning

Pruning can be overwhelming and is often misunderstood. Join Tom Hanecak, an ISA Certified Arborist and Municipal Specialist, for an Intro to Pruning workshop on Saturday, April 29th from 10AM-12PM. The workshop will cover the science behind pruning, tools, different techniques and hands-on examples. Tom will focus on techniques for trees and shrubs that are commonly found […]

$10 – $15

Science Saturday: Fires and Forests

Join Willow Bend and the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station to learn about fire ecology in Flagstaff, as part of National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Learn about fire science, plant and animal fire adaptations, fire management, and fire safety through displays and hands-on activities. Science Saturday is an event held on the first […]

Free

Adult Workshop: Food Fermentation for Health and 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

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 12 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 […]

$275 – $325

Downtown Geology Tour

Mountain Sports Flagstaff 24 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. The 45 minute- 1 hour walking tours are based on local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book.  An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before.  The tour will cover ancient history […]

Free

Science Saturday: Junior Naturalists

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

Explore the plants and wildlife of Willow Bend Gardens at our Junior Naturalist Science Saturday. Make a nature journal and practice sketching outdoors, learn how to go birding, identity plants in our garden, make nature art and more! We will also show your family how to use the iNaturalist app to explore nature in your […]

Free

Downtown Geology Tour

Mountain Sports Flagstaff 24 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. The 45 minute- 1 hour walking tours are based on local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book.  An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before.  The tour will cover ancient history […]

Free

Picture Canyon Community Tour

Picture Canyon Picture Canyon Trail , Flagstaff , AZ, United States

Join Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, for a FREE guided community tour of Picture Canyon. Tours typically last 2-3 hours and cover basic history, ecology, geology, and archeology of Picture Canyon. Meet at the Picture Canyon Trailhead (3920 N El Paso Flagstaff Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004).  Free but please RSVP. […]

Free

Family Science: Nature’s Orchestra

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

Join Willow Bend and Little Music Makers of Flagstaff for a musical time! Learn interactive nature songs and stories, and join us for a nature walk exploring sound in the Willow Bend Gardens. Create your very own craft to perform in our nature orchestra. Event is suitable for ages 2 and up.  $10/participant  $35/family (2 adults + […]

$10