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 30 minutes.
Bats
Through posters and stories, students will learn how bats are like us! Be aware of potential Native American cultural conflicts.
Exploring Earthworms
By looking at real, live earthworms, students will learn more about these amazing animals and their role in composting.
Forest Friends
Students are introduced to the diversity of our Flagstaff forest ecosystems through forest artifact exploration.
From Trees to Paper
Through storytelling and hands-on activities, students will learn the importance of trees, how they become paper, and why it is so important to recycle. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Flagstaff Recycling Tour”
Life in a Dead Trees
Students are introduced to the importance of snags for animals in the forest through a story and visual exploration.
Recycling Rules!
Students explore why recycling is so important and understand the basic rules of recycling in Flagstaff. Supported by the City of Flagstaff. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Flagstaff Recycling Tour”
Seasons of Trees
Explore the lifecycle of Flagstaff trees through a story, song, and guided imagery.
Seeds on the Move
Through a story and real examples, students will learn how seeds are dispersed.
Tadpoles to Frogs
An introduction to metamorphosis and Arizona frogs and toads. Students may even get the opportunity to turn into frogs through guided imagery!