[ July 9, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. July 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Flagstaff- The Arboretum at Flagstaff’s Summer Plant Sale and Penstemon Festival are scheduled in early July to take advantage of the monsoon rains. Horticulturists at The Arboretum are propagating herbaceous perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees that are acclimated to our area and are sure to do well in your garden.
The Member’s Preview takes place on [...]
[ July 17, 2010; 5:30 pm; ] Enjoy an evening of fine dining in the gardens at The Arboretum.
Flagstaff- The Arboretum at Flagstaff’s 2010 Summer Soirée will take place on the evening of Saturday, July 17. The 2010 event includes a silent and live auction, with the feature painting donated by renowned Navajo artist, Baje Whitethorne, Sr. Whitethorne will be present at [...]
[ June 26, 2010; 7:00 pm; ]
[ June 19, 2010; ] Prescott- Surf’s up, Prescott! The 12th Annual Tsunami on the Square Performing Arts and Culture festival is set to hit Prescott’s historic Courthouse Square on Saturday, June 19, 2010. This community-supported event is free to the public and offers a full day of fun for the whole family. “Expect the Spectacular” as “The Little Wave [...]
[ June 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Celebrate the wonder of hummingbirds with regional experts.
Flagstaff- The Arboretum at Flagstaff will host a Hummingbird Festival on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in collaboration with the Arizona Game & Fish Department. Spend the day learning about these wondrous little birds and find out how to attract them to your [...]
[ June 19, 2010; 9:30 am; July 17, 2010; 9:30 am; August 21, 2010; 9:30 am; ] Join a botanist for a tour through the woodlands, meadows and cultivated gardens
Flagstaff- The Arboretum at Flagstaff offers visitors a special Wildflower Walk through the gardens, meadows, and nature trail on Saturday, June 19 at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Gwendolyn Waring will explain the natural history of wildflowers that are in bloom this month. Space [...]
[ June 26, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] The Folk Sessions at the Highlands Center
music under the stars
Saturday, June 26
Utah Singer-Songwriter
Cosy Sheridan
& TR Ritchie
The Highlands Center for Natural History
1375 S. Walker Rd. Prescott 776-9550
7pm $15.00
On Saturday, June 26 at 7pm in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Highlands Center for Natural History’s Amphitheater, “one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful [...]
[ June 5, 2010; 5:30 pm; July 3, 2010; 5:30 pm; August 7, 2010; 5:30 pm; September 4, 2010; 5:30 pm; ] The Arboretum of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Cultural Partners presents
Summer Concert Series 2010
at the Arboretum of Flagstaff
Four eclectic acts play outdoors with the San Francisco Peaks providing stunning backdrop
Flagstaff- In collaboration with Flagstaff Cultural Partners, The Arboretum of Flagstaff presents their 2010 Summer Concert Series, featuring performances by regional acts with world music influences. Concerts are [...]
Prescott- Prescott College staff and faculty will provide fun, educational, and creative classes at the 2010 Kids Adventure Camp at Prescott College for two weeks this summer. The week-long camps for students ages 7 to 13 run from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the College, located at 220 Grove Avenue. Tuition per camp is $140. Registration needs [...]
[ May 8, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. May 15, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. May 22, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. May 29, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. June 5, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. June 12, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. June 19, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. June 26, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. July 3, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. July 10, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. July 17, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. July 24, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. July 31, 2010; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. ] Audubon Society members lead bird-watching tours in the gardens.
Flagstaff- During the months of May, June, and July, bird experts from the local chapter of the Audubon Society will lead bird-watching tours through The Arboretum’s gardens. Birdwalks take place every Saturday from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. With over 2,000 species of plants and [...]
Children explore nature in a 200-acre botanical garden and nature center.
Flagstaff- The Arboretum at Flagstaff is now registering children for the 2010 Summer Adventure Programs. Nature-themed camps are designed especially for children aged four through fourteen. A maximum of twelve participants and two adult leaders will spend their time [...]
Visit the newly redesigned www.thearb.org what’s in store for 2010.
Flagstaff- The Arboretum at Flagstaff has spent the winter months redesigning THEARB.ORG with the help of Plateau Mediaworks. Visitors to the new site will be able to search for events with an on-line calendar, pay for memberships and donate from the [...]
Prescott College presents a Kingdom of Nepal Cultural Trek with world renowned mountaineer and Prescott resident, Tom Whittaker from May 8 to 22, 2010. Tuition for the program is $5,000. More information and registration form can be found at www.prescott.edu/lifelonglearning or by contacting Cheryl Schwartz 928-350-4110 / lifelonglearning@prescott.edu .
About the Kingdom of [...]
Prescott- Prescott College is offering the second annual Women’s Yoga and River Trip down the San Juan River this May as a result of the enthusiastic response to last year’s trip. The dates for the trip are May 22-26, 2010. Tuition is $875.00. Registration needs to be completed and payment received by [...]
Share your passion for nature by volunteering at The Arboretum.
Flagstaff- The Arboretum at Flagstaff is looking for community members who have a deep love of the land and fascination with nature to volunteer during the upcoming year. Docents lead visitors on daily tours of the gardens at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. [...]
Helping Old Forests Stabilize Climate 2009
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Birds of prey from The Arboretum visit northern Arizona classrooms this winter.
Flagstaff- The Arboretum at Flagstaff will be sending live birds of prey out to visit classrooms from November through March when the gardens are closed for the winter. Students will learn about the natural history of hawks, falcons, and owls and the role [...]
U.S. Government Ignores Public Health Dangers of Sewer Water Snowmaking
Concerned Citizens File New Lawsuit to Force Government to Study and Disclose
Effects of Ingesting Snow Made from Treated Sewage Effluent
Flagstaff- A group of concerned citizens will not let the potential health risks of using treated
sewage effluent to make snow at the Snowbowl ski area on the [...]
APS OFFERS 5 SUMMER STORM SAFETY TIPS
Mother Nature Brings Yearly Challenges
With a defined beginning and end – June 15 to Sept. 30, regardless of dew point level – the monsoon season is underway.
No matter the official start date, it’s never too early to be prepared for the winds, lightning, and rain. Mother [...]
