As part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science, the City of Flagstaff Open Space Program is hosting a free Nature Journal workshop at Willow Bend, where we will make and design our own nature journals, and then get outside at Willow Bend to learn to use them for drawing, painting, and writing. All ages and […]
Click here to register. Join Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, for a guided family-focused tour of McMillan Mesa. 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! Please wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen a hat and plenty of water. […]
Join Willow Bend, in partnership with the County Sustainable Building Program, for a fun kids event with hands-on activities all about sustainable building! Learn about sustainable building materials, make your own sustainable home model, and explore renewable energy and waste reduction activities. There is no need to RSVP and the event is drop-in format. Science […]
The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program is excited to be hosting its 18th annual Sustainable Building Tour this fall! The tour will feature a variety of homes and properties, each with a unique story and array of sustainability features. Tour packets will be available the day of the tour from 10am - 2 pm at […]
Click here to register. Join retired Kaibab National Forest archaeologist Neil Weintraub for a 1.5 mile round trip hike to the Keyhole Sink Native American petroglyphs that are about 1000 years ago. Along the way you will learn about the forest's rich cultural history and about the importance of ongoing forest restoration treatments. Bring snacks, camera, […]
Marina Xoc Castillo de Vasquez will be leading a unique pine needle basket making workshop. From the highlands of Huehuetenango in Guatemala, Marina in has been making baskets her entire life and is looking forward to passing down the knowledge and skill. Workshop will cover different types of baskets, materials needed for basket making, collecting and […]
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 […]
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). No RSVP required. […]
This Science Saturday, we are celebrating fall! Press apples at our community apple press (bring your own apples), make seed art, learn how nature changes during this season, and enjoy other autumn themed arts and crafts. Free and fun for the whole family.
Have you ever been interested in making your own wine/mead but have been stymied on how to start? Learn about the basics of making wine and mead from wine-making hobbyist, Mike Dechter. Mike will go over the basic process for turning fruits, flowers, or even vegetables into wine or mead. The class will focus on […]
