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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In terms of understanding nature, the historically most important site around Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks is Little Spring, which is northwest of the Peaks at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Its use by Native Americans is unknown, but early ranchers used Little Spring as a source of water for livestock. It also was […]
Join Willow Bend for an exciting adventure where you'll discover the magic of the weather, the power of the sun, and the breeze of the wind! Perfect for preschoolers, this fun-filled program is packed with hands-on activities, playful experiments, and lots of giggles. Get ready to learn, play, and explore the fantastic world of nature and […]
