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.
Adapt, Survive and Find Your Niche
Students will understand the roles of natural selection and adaptation in evolution.
Alien Plant Invaders
Learn about specific local invasive plants and why land managers are concerned with this “growing” problem.
Bats
Through posters and specimen, students will learn characteristics of northern Arizona bats. Be aware of potential Native American cultural conflicts.
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. Suggested follow-up field trip: Sunset Crater Volcano Tour. Contact Cecilia Shields at (928) 526-0502 ext 222 for more information.
Fire Ecology
Are forest fires always a bad thing? We'll take a 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”
Flowers and Seeds
Students will learn about flower parts and pollination by dissecting real flowers (when available) and will understand seed dispersion methods.
For the Birds
Students are introduced to bird watching and sharpen listening skills by identifying local bird calls! Suggested follow-up field trip: “For the Birds Field Trip"
Groundwater in Flagstaff
Exploring Flagstaff’s water through a Project WET groundwater model and activities.
Healthy Body, Healthy Earth: Gardening
Students will learn about bioaccumulation and pesticide alternatives for local gardening.
Images on Stone
Using local rock art site examples, 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. Suggested follow-up field trip of Flagstaff Area National Monuments; contact Cecilia Shields at (928) 526-0502 ext 222 for more information.
Midnight Hunters: Owls
Through hands-on activities and props, students will learn the importance of these hunters as well as their unique body adaptations for catching prey. Be aware of potential Native American conflicts.
Ozone: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Students are introduced to our atmosphere and issues surrounding it including ozone degradation and its effects on us.
Plant Power!
Students will cultivate plant identification skills to understand the power of local plants! Suggested follow-up field trip: “Plant Power Field Trip”
Rock Talk
An introduction to igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, this program includes a hands-on collection of local rocks and a very interactive game!
Skulls
By using facial patterns, students will identify various local animal skulls. Be aware of potential Native American conflicts.
Starry Skies
Understand how the earth’s rotation and revolutions affect the stars we see throughout the year with a focus on the Flagstaff sky.
Trash and the Three R’s
Students learn how to reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle in Flagstaff. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Flagstaff Recycling Tour”
Water Quality
An introduction to water quality testing with a focus on the 3 main testing categories and pH. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Water Quality Field Trip”