Flagstaff Tour of Artful Gardens July 19

Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased only the day of the event starting at 8:30 am at Viola's Flower Garden, 610 S. State Route 89A, Flagstaff, AZ 86005. Maps of the garden locations are provided with the ticket purchase. Cash or check is preferred. The tour takes place rain or shine.

If you have questions, call Jenny at 720-560-7575

Culinary herb workshop June 21

 This hands-on workshop on Saturday, June 21 will provide you with culinary herbs and a planter that you get to take home! You'll learn about different herbs that grow well in Flagstaff and how to make them thrive. Tina will teach you how to plant and take care of your herbs so they come back year after year.

Join us and treat yourself to herbs, adult drinks, and fun!

Tickets: $50

Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blooms-bubbles-tickets-1355682776679

Located at Bushmaster Park (East side) in the Community/Large Ramada

Blooms & Bubbles is sponsored by Dervla O'Leary with Realty Executives of Flagstaff and will include adult drinks.

Urban Ag Field Day June 28

 Interested in pumpkin & sheep production?

 Register here for this hands-on learning and networking event at Rocking L# Ranch.

June 20 Wildflower Walk

 Join knowledgeable Arboretum staff on this morning walk through the gardens to learn about the colorful varieties of Northern Arizona native wildflowers. These guided walks are limited to 15 people and tickets can be purchased in advance at thearb.org.

Zero Waste Ambassador Program

 

 Gain knowledge and practical skills to minimize waste throughout the community and promote zero waste living through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and action planning.

 

Three courses will be offered, each with three learning sessions and volunteer service hour requirements: Expert Composter, Zero Waste 101, and Zero Waste Advanced.

 Learn more at Flagstaff ReThink Waste.

 

The program starts with the Expert Composter course, which consists of three 1.5 hour sessions (including field trips!) and volunteer service hours:

• 6/18 (12:00 - 1:30 pm) - Willow Bend (703 E Sawmill Rd)

• 6/24 (12:00 - 1:30 pm) - Restoration Soils (2661 N El Paso Rd)

• 7/1 (4:30 - 6:00 pm) - Bonito Community Garden (527 W Elm Ave)

Pollinator Week

 Celebrate Pollinator Week 2025!

See what the buzz is all about as we honor the important role of pollinators in our ecosystem.

Exploring Pollinators Art Contest (June 1–12):

Submit your pollinator-inspired artwork to the Downtown Library’s Youth Services Desk to be entered into the 4th annual art contest. All entries will be displayed at the Pollinator Fest at the Arboretum and in the library. Find guidelines and entry forms at the  Pollinator Week Website!

Pollinator Art Lab at the Downtown Library (Tuesday, June 10, 1:30 – 3:00 pm):

Drop in during the Summer Reading Challenge to create a pollinator-themed masterpiece (open to ages 3+). Supplies are provided and creativity is encouraged!

Pollinator Fest at the Arboretum (Sunday, June 15, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm):

Enjoy educational talks on pollinators, family-friendly activities, plant sales, a pollinator art display, and more. All ages welcome!

 

Native Plants Workshop & Planting (Tuesday, June 17, 5:30-7:30 pm)

Learn about Native plant species identification, planting, and which plants grow best throughout Flagstaff! There will be optional planting of Milkweed, which are beneficial plants for pollinators in the area. Sign-up at Volunteer Flagstaff - Native Plant Species Workshop.

 

For questions, email cami.brazell@flagstaffaz.gov or visit our Pollinator Week Website!

Watershed Cleanup Series starts June 4

 

June 4, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13| 9:00 – 11:00 am

Thomas Elementary School (3330 E Lockett Rd)

Join us for the 2025 Watershed Cleanup Series, held on the second Saturday of each month from June through September! Connect with fellow community members and help care for the Rio de Flag by removing litter, woody debris, and invasive plant species. Register through Volunteer Flagstaff!

Native Herbfest on June 14

 

June 22 Mini Moss Art Workshop

 

Plantae is offering a Mini Moss Art Workshop at Drinking Horn Meadery (108 E Rt. 66, Flagstaff) on June 22 at 3 pm. The $50 fee includes tools, materials, and instruction. Register at PlantaeFlagstaff.com