Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in September, we will be leading two walks of 12 participants each, both starting at 6:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: 2 hours Pets are not permitted...
Join us in the Children’s Garden as we learn about plants & flowers! We’ll dissect and create a flower diagram from real flowers to take home while supplies last. Free with Admission
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...
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...
Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center on a guided Downtown Geology Tour for an exclusive and unique opportunity to explore downtown like never before. The tour will cover ancient history of stones used to build downtown's iconic buildings, highlight progression of architectural styles, discuss changing preferences for certain rock types, and provide an overview of...
Using edible plants such as spinach, blueberries or beets, photographer and Kids in Focus mentor Jimmy Fike is going to teach how to create photosensitive prints with natural materials. *NOTE: this program is for ages 12-18 only.* Bring your favorite flowers or plant clippings to create a composition for a colorful print using sunlight!
Join Willow Bend and SWCA for a one-of-a-kind natural history guided walk through downtown Flagstaff. Led by ecologist, photographer, and author John L. 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 Bookshop for book...
Grow your own hanging garden using traditional Japanese gardening techniques. Kokedama are small globe gardens that can be hung indoors to add greenery to your home. Experience the joys Japanese-style gardening while building your very own mini garden!
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.
Let's tag migrating monarchs for scientific research with Southwest Monarch Study in Cornville! Nets, tags and data collection training provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes (no sandals). Site directions provided upon registration. Reservations are required. Reservation Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased...
Come to a dino-tastic program of stories and crafts. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to present “The Mammoth World of Science” September 22- October 1, 2023! The Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy...
Join Northern Arizona Audubon for a stroll through Kachina Wetlands and learn how a formerly dry meadow became one of the most important stopovers in northern Arizona for migratory birds. The two-mile stroll will include bird identification and ecology and will end at dusk with a stunning view of the San Francisco Peaks at sunset....
Trillions of snowflakes fell on Flagstaff last Winter - it was one of the snowiest of all time. This is a story of one of those flakes and their atmospheric adventure to grow and eventually fall to the ground in your neighborhood. Join Brian Klimowski (Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service) as he...
Dr. Chrissina Burke (NAU) walks folks through the process of identifying what animal a bone belongs to. This might be interesting to anyone who hike regularly, are younger students interested in careers in biology or archaeology. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to...
Chances are you have heard of the Red-tailed hawk but what about the Ferruginous Hawk? North America's largest hawk species. Sadly, the Ferruginous Hawk is a species of concern in Arizona. Learn about this unique species and meet IRFC's Quinn, the rarest hawk in Northern Arizona in person! Webinar Registration Part of...
Grow your own hanging garden using traditional Japanese gardening techniques. Kokedama are small globe gardens that can be hung indoors to add greenery to your home. Experience the joys Japanese-style gardening while building your very own mini garden!
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? City of Chandler forensics specialists join us in this session! Attendees will learn about friction ridge skin found on the hands and feet, why this information can be used to identify individuals and how this type of evidence is used in criminal investigations. Participants will compare fingerprints...
Rephotography, or the science and art of matching historical photographs to their modern-day counterparts, can tell us a great deal about our forest home. Ecologist, author, and photographer John L. Vankat has just completed rephotographing more than 100 locations around the San Francisco Peaks, published in his book, "The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through...