Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 6:00am - 8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
Join us for an enlightening tour with City of Flagstaff Water Services at the Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant! Discover the intricate biological processes involved in treating your household drinking water. This educational experience invites you to ask questions and gain insights into how we ensure safe and clean water for the community. Don't miss...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
A presentation on the NSF-sponsored research project at NAU examining the role of community seed banks in climate resilience. The research is being conducted in two regions: Arizona and Appalachia. It focuses on seed banks that steward Indigenous or other heritage crops, and that prioritize historically underserved populations. We will share what we have learned...
Join public sociologist, Janine Schipper for a thought-provoking talk on why conservation alone will not lead to a sustainable water future. Drawing from her book, "Conservation is Not Enough: Rethinking Relationships with Water in the Arid Southwest," she invites us to rethink our most basic assumptions and imagine new, more reciprocal relationships with water. ...
Learn how you can help reduce heat within your space using rain gardens and native plants! You can expect to learn the basics of rain garden construction, tool use, and...
Discover groundbreaking scientific research exploring the intersection of Navajo traditions and environmental factors. Presenters will share insights into the impact of culture and environment on food systems, water resources, and local vegetation. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a free annual 10-day event wholly designed to promote awareness and enthusiasm for science...
This event will feature three short films from the series "Wisdom Carriers," followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. "Wisdom Carriers" is the story of a Diné woman, Sunny Dooley, seeking the indigenous wisdom of Four Corners tribal members, whose mindful interactions with their landscapes hold the key to rebalancing human relationships with nature and...