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. Feel free […]

Join Willow Bend and SWCA for a one-of-a-kind natural history guided walk through downtown Flagstaff on Wednesday, September 27th. Led by photographer and author John Vankat the tour will follow key locations highlighted in his book: "The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time". The walk will culminate at Bright Side Bookstore […]

Join Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, for an interpretive walk of McMillan Mesa. Learn about McMillan Mesa's urban forestry, open space, wildlife and more! This program is targeted for adults (we do have a family McMillan Mesa program on September 26th). Please wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen, a hat […]

Join retired Kaibab National Forest archaeologist, Neil Weintraub, for a 1.5 mile round trip hike to the Keyhole Sink Native American petroglyphs from 1,000 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, and plenty of water! Meeting location […]

Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with NAU public health students, for a free family engagement activity throughout the month of November! Learn about the importance of family connection through a self-guided, interactive map that directs families to various tasks. These tasks include building with natural elements together and practicing mindfulness activities within […]