Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office, for a FREE workshop all about worms! Explore the world of red wigglers as we cover worm anatomy, ecology, diet, and discuss how vermicompost is made. Participants will learn how to build and maintain their own worm compost bin, and […]
Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office for a fun kids program all about worms! Discover why worms are vital for our planet, what they eat, and how their bodies differ from ours. Meet our worm friends, hear a "heartworming" story, and learn about their incredible contributions to the […]
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, […]
Join Willow Bend for a Science Saturday that really rocks! Learn about the region's unique rock formations, Arizona’s geologic history, dig through our rock collection, and more! Fun hands-on activities for all ages. Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Each month is focused on a different […]
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 […]
Come learn about the exciting world of birding in this hands-on workshop! The workshop will cover basic birding skills using sight, sounds, behavior and habitat. During the first part of the workshop participants will go over some of the basics of bird watching: how to correctly use binoculars, spotting scopes, field guides and where to […]
Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, will be leading a FREE guided family-focused tour of Picture Canyon. Tour will include a short hike and fun hands on outdoor focused activities for the whole family. Learn about urban forestry, open space, wildlife and more! Directions and details sent upon registration. Please wear comfortable shoes, […]
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 […]
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 from our costume box, create your own animal mask, learn about the sounds of wildlife and more! Hands-on and interactive activities for all ages. Science Saturday is an […]
Wild foods can provide free, high nutrient foods that are carbon friendly and delicious. his course is an opportunity to learn about local, wild foods and their practical uses. We'll discuss different types of wild foods from northern Arizona, ethical harvesting practices, and tips and techniques on collecting and using wild foods. The latter part of […]
