Flagstaff Festival of Science: Little Spring – History and Ecology of a National Historical Landmark
Join historian Roy May and ecologist/photographer John Vankat on a hike to Little Spring, one of the most historically significant sites in this region, where, in 1889, a group of scientists developed an ecological framework whose core elements are still applied today throughout western North America.
USGS Flagstaff Science Campus – Shoemaker Building
Guided Tour/Hike
🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science!
Each year, the Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy and celebrate the wonders of science!
This year’s theme is “Accelerating Innovation”!
The 2024 Festival of Science will take place from Sept. 20th – Sept. 29th and will commemorate the 35th anniversary.
The Festival offers a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, classroom talks and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists and STEAM professionals.
Festival events highlight the innovative research happening right here in Flagstaff! Events are held in a variety of venues and institutions throughout northern Arizona.
- Date Custom 09/21/2024
- Allowed Ages Tweens, Teens, Adults
- Audience Adults, Teens (13 - 18 years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
- Genre Field Sciences
- Type Expo/Festival, Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk
