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The Sonoran Naturalist is available for educational wildlife presentations mostly on Fridays, but availability is limited so do contact early for availability. During the presentation, the introduction of different animal species that exist in the Sonoran Desert and information about them is included. A large variety of live animals available for shows! When safe, audience is allowed interactions with the animals present.

Thanks to a generous grant from Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Arizona Bird Conservation Initiative (ABCI), Audubon Arizona staff has been able to revamp the popular Science Takes Wing program. This program teaches common Arizona birds and is aligned to AZ state science standards for 6-8 grades. Two modules are currently available; the Central Arizona module focuses on common desert birds and the Northern Arizona module covers birds most likely to be seen in Arizona’s high country.

Fire Ecology:

Are forest fires always a bad thing?

We'll look at the role of fire in our northern Arizona ponderosa pine ecosystem and how land managers use fire to maintain and create wildlife habitat.

Questing is a natural history scavenger hunt designed to connect people with the history and culture of a particular area.

Stop by Willow Bend Mondays-Fridays from 9:00AM - 4:00PM to take part in this exciting, informative adventure!

Enjoy amazing artwork made by Flagstaff students & purchase arts & crafts by local artists!

Every month a different school will be featured, with an exhibit showcasing a particular theme and medium, and if possible, a small performance by the featured school! 

A recycled art activity will be provided by Willow Bend for any interested visitors, as will snacks.

On the first Friday of each month, swing by for a tour of how we “walk the talk” with our building, BioBug, rainwater harvesting, and more!

On the first Friday of each month, meet on the corner of E. Butler Ave. and S. Babbitt Dr. for a behind-the-scenes green tour of recycling in our community!

Community members are invited to learn more about fire in our ecosystem through this hands-on event. To honor the efforts of our community due to the fires last summer, 100 trees will be planted by participants.

Directions to the event will be given upon registration.  To register, please call Willow Bend at (928) 779-1745.

In celebration of Earth Day, a special tour of the Recycling Center will be provided by Willow Bend staff. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour to learn more about Flagstaff’s recycling program!

Join Willow Bend and other Flagstaff organizations for a fun day celebrating our Earth! For a full listing of the day’s events offered by the City of Flagstaff, visit www.flagstaff.az.gov