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 […]
Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. This 45 minute-1 hour walking tour is 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 of stones […]
Celebrate fall with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Bring the whole family to immerse yourselves in the tapestry of the changing seasons at our fun-filled, fall-themed, event. Dive into creativity and exploration with hands-on activities, including crafting intricate seed art, fashioning unique vegetable stamps, crafting charming pine cone bird feeders, science experiments and more! Best […]
Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the Fire Ecology Learning Lab for a free workshop on fire ecology, specifically designed for educators. The Fire Ecology Learning Lab is a standards-aligned middle school curriculum. It was created to help students explore the biotic communities of New Mexico and Arizona, investigate how wildland fire impacts these […]
Marina Vasquez, from the highlands of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, is here to share her expertise in pine needle basketry. Participants will learn about various types of baskets, the materials required, how to collect and cure pine needles, and receive step-by-step instructions for crafting their own basket. Each participant will have the opportunity to start and complete […]
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the Downtown Flagstaff Library invite you to participate in an interactive workshop exploring the vital concept of water ethics and the importance of water conservation. This engaging session will guide students in crafting essays or creating artwork for our Water Ethics Contest, tailored for 4th graders. Youth aged 9 […]
Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Sunday, October 20th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. 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 will begin and […]
Join Willow Bend for a vibrant event for families to discover the world of color in a fun and educational way. make colorful artwork, create science experiments, explore light and shadow and more! Hands-on and interactive activities for all ages. Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. Each […]
Join Estefania Villaquirán, creator of Natural Integrators, for a fun and creative step-by-step paper-making workshop. You will learn firsthand the techniques of working with recycled materials and pressed flowers to create one-of-a-kind sheets of paper. By repurposing fiber from old books and egg cartons, you will dive into the process of shredding, blending, pulping, screening, […]
