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!

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

Wednesday weed pulls at Picture Canyon

Invasive Weed Identification, Removal & Reseeding 

7-10 am on 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16,  7/30, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, and 9/17

Come help us manage invasive weeds at Picture Canyon, to keep it the beautiful place that it is! Learn about invasive weeds, learn to identify them and the best ways to remove them, and help us spread native grass/flower seed to crowd out the invasives. We meet at the Picture Canyon trail head, 3920 N El Paso Flagstaff Rd. Come join the fun!

Sign-up and more info for all of these events is at https://volunteer.flagstaffaz.gov/Calendar

Terra BIRDS pop-up plant sales

  

Invasive Plant Species Workshop, June 3

 

Tuesday, June 3 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Dog Pound Rd (on the way to Coconino Humane Association)

Join the Climate Resilience Project and Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Events (PROSE) for an outdoor Invasive Plant Workshop!  Learn why invasive weeds matter, how to identify common species in northern AZ, and walk along the Rio de Flag to learn the best way to remove them. Register through Volunteer Flagstaff!

Help Shape the Future of Willow Bend

 

Give your opinions for Willow Bend's redesign
We’re thrilled to announce that Willow Bend Environmental Education Center has received a Creative Flagstaff 2025 Project Grant! With this support, we’re redesigning our space to be more welcoming, interactive, and engaging for all ages.

Your input is essential! Please take a few minutes to complete our Community Feedback Survey. Your responses will help us decide on future open hours, develop new programming, and create educational displays that reflect our community’s interests and needs.

Terrabirds Snack Drive

 Click here to donate online

Arboretum Summer Camps