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Festival of Science: Downtown Flagstaff Geology Rocks Tour with Willow Bend

Festival of Science: Downtown Flagstaff Geology Rocks Tour with Willow Bend

Join Willow Bend and geologist Danny Foley for a 45 minute-1 hour walking tour, based on local Flagstaff author Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book. An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before.

The tour will cover ancient history of stones used to build downtown’s iconic buildings, including Moenkopi Sandstone, Pumiceous Dacite, Kaibab Limestone, and Malapais Basalt. In addition tours will highlight progression of architectural styles, discuss changing preferences for certain rock types, and provide an overview of historic events. Participants will search for fossils on the Ice House walls, find out what stone is referred to as “Arizona Red”, visit the layers of the "Grand Canyon" at Heritage Square, view beautiful stone etchings, and more.

Tours will meet at 1:00pm- meeting location sent 3 days before the event. The tour is FREE and will be limited to 20 participants. Sign-up in advance on this form. Comfortable walking shoes, water and a sun hat are recommended. Tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible and suitable for all ages.

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM on Mon, 22 Sep 2025

Event Supported By

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
928 779 1745
info@willowbendcenter.org
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
703 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
(928) 779 1745
moran@willowbendcenter.org