Scheduling a Classroom Program with Willow Bend
To ensure a high-quality educational experience, we only work with one class at a time. Programs run 50 minutes unless otherwise noted.
Coyote Tales
Learn more about the natural history of this very adaptable animal through Native American coyote tales. Out of Respect for Native American traditions, this program is only available November through March.
Erupting Earth
Take a look at different types of volcanoes with an emphasis on northern Arizona.A hands-on activity helps students explore how hot spot volcanoes work. Supported by the National Park Service. Suggested follow-up field trip: Sunset Crater Volcano Tour.
Fire Ecology
Are forest fires always a bad thing? We'll look at the role of fire in our ponderosa pine ecosystem and how land managers use fire to maintain and create wildlife habitat. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Fire Ecology Field Trip”
For the Birds
Students are introduced to bird watching and sharpen their listening skills by identifying local bird calls! Suggested follow-up field trip: “For the Birds Field Trip”
Grand Canyon Geology (1 hour)
Special scheduling only—call 779-1745. Explore the layers of the Grand Canyon, how the Canyon was formed, and why it is such a unique treasure.
Groundwater in Flagstaff (1 hour)
Special scheduling only—call 779-1745. This program uses a groundwater model to help students understand where Flagstaff water comes from and how we use it. (Part of the 4th grade FOSS kit.)
Images on Stone (1 hour)
Through pictures of local rock art sites, students will learn the importance of native rock art and even make their own petroglyph!
Living within your Climate: From Pueblo Times to Modern Times
Sustainable living isn’t a new idea! Learn about sustainability through archaeology, focusing on northern Arizona. Supported by the National Park Service. Suggested follow-up field trip of Flagstaff Area National Monuments.
Mystery Animal
Students will learn how the California condor has come back from the brink of extinction and is once again wild in Coconino County.
People of the Grand Canyon (1 hour):
Through a timeline and game, students explore people's activities in the Grand Canyon throughout history.
Plant Power!
Students will cultivate basic plant identification skills to understand the power of local plants! Suggested follow-up field trip: “Plant Power Field Trip”
Trash and the Three Rs
Students learn how to reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle in Flagstaff. Supported by the City of Flagstaff. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Flagstaff Recycling Tour”
Water Quality (1 hour)
Students will learn the basics of water quality testing, focusing primarily on pH testing. Supported by NAU’s Water Research and Education Program. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Water Quality Field Trip”