It’s Spring, and the Arboretum at Flagstaff has a lot going on.
Join an entomologist from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the “Live Bug Zoo” in the classroom of Horticulture Center on Saturday, May 24 for an opportunity to get a close-up look at tarantulas, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, emperor scorpions, and many more creepy-crawlies. Robert Delph will remove a selection of arthropods from their cages to share with visitors while he explains their unique habits and roles in the environment.

Saturdays, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. May - July & September.
Free of charge.

Members of the Audubon Society will once again lead Saturday morning birdwalks through the gardens of The Arboretum. The walks are free and meet at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday, May through July and in September as well, when a large variety of migrating birds pass through northern Arizona.

Come face to face with hawks, owls, falcons and other raptors at The Arboretum every day from April-October. Educational programs take place at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. each day.

On each full moon, May through August, Arboretum staff and bat expert Brian Keeley will guide you and your family in an exploration of bats. We will gather at 6:30 p.m. for an introductory slide presentation before venturing out into the garden where we will observe resident bats at dusk. Learn about echolocation, feeding habits and roosting preferences. A live bat, if available, will be on hand for viewing up close. Children’s activities include bat-themed crafts and stories. Pack a brown bag dinner and enjoy a twilight picnic in the Garden.

For more events and goings on at the Arboretum, visit their website or call 928-774-1442.

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