Join us for a Science Saturday that really rocks! Learn about the region's unique rock formations, have fun making your own fossils, and try to balance stones with our special guest artist and stone balancer extraordinaire Pieter Schaafsma.
Join us for a guided tour of Picture Canyon! Tour lasts between 2-3 hours and covers some of the history, ecology, geology, and archaeology of Picture Canyon. The 3-mile loop will offer viewing, photography, and educational opportunities and will cover iconic sites along the way including Flagstaff’s only waterfall, Northern Sinagua petroglyphs and dwelling sites, and […]
One hour guided tour exploring Downtown Geology! The tour will cover ancient history of stones used to build downtown’s iconic buildings, including Moenkopi Sandstone, Pumiceous Dacite, Kaibab Limestone, and Malapais Basalt. In addition tour will highlight progression of architectural styles, discuss changing preferences for certain rock types, and provide an overview of historic events. Limited […]
Learn how to make healthy, natural, and delicious soda and beer using the power of fermentation! Ecologist Mike Dechter will teach you how to make refreshing natural beverages including tepache, ginger beer, manzanita cider and water kefir soda. Taste the drinks being demonstrated, and go home with written instructions for making natural soda and beers […]
Roll up your sleeves and join the "Friends of the Willow Bend Gardens" group for a volunteer effort to clean-up the gardens and pond. We will be removing trash and invasive plants, replanting, cleaning the pond, placing new bird feeders and more. Join us anytime throughout the day. Bring a sack lunch and join us […]
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 […]
Come Celebrate Fish and watersheds and get your hands wet! LIVE fish, interactive watershed models, games, and fun activities! This celebration is held in conjunction with Colorado River Days Flagstaff and is a collaborative effort between Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, Friends of the Rio de Flag, The Sierra Club, Arizona Trail Association, The United […]
Join us for a guided tour of Picture Canyon! Tour lasts between 2-3 hours and covers some of the history, ecology, geology, and archaeology of Picture Canyon. The 3-mile loop will offer viewing, photography, and educational opportunities and will cover iconic sites along the way including Flagstaff’s only waterfall, Northern Sinagua petroglyphs and dwelling sites, and […]
Come learn the basics for successful canning. History, tools and supplies, and safety practices. See the process unfold and learn new recipes and techniques in this hands on workshop taught by Master Gardener, Willa McAuliffe. Held in partnership with Foodlink’s Sustainable and Local Food Workshop Series. Cost $25/participant or $20 for Willow Bend and Foodlink […]
Willow Bend will be leading an outdoor, Rio de Flag and open space focused teacher workshop. The workshop will include a visit to Picture Canyon and Frances Short Pond. The workshop will include a visit to both locations, as well as ideas for in-class activities. Workshop is currently only open for teachers partnering with Willow […]
