Community Calendar

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. This program is included with park entry fee.

Start your Saturday with a deep breath and a good stretch in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff! Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just getting started, these outdoor classes are the perfect way to soak up the summer sunshine and mountain air.

The Blacksmiths are back and they’ve brought along Oscar and Orion, the Harbinger, the Pitchfork Turtle, and the Sonoran Rustback. They have brought all these and more to The Arboretum at Flagstaff as part of the 14th annual Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit. The Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit began in 2012 as a collaborative effort between The Arboretum and the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association (AABA) to showcase ironwork created for the garden, to bring visual interest to the gardens early in the season, and to show visitors how art can bring year round beauty to their own gardens. The exhibit quickly became a visitor favorite and this year’s exhibit is no exception. In addition to showcasing a changing exhibit of 26 pieces of art in the garden, there is also an indoor component 20 nature themed pieces displayed in the Visitor Center Gallery. The Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit showcases work by 8 professional blacksmiths and metal artists from the Southwest. Most of the work in the exhibit is for sale and 30% of the proceeds benefit The Arboretum at Flagstaff. The Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit is open now and will be at The Arboretum until September 20 so come on out and enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the garden art.

Dreaming of a vibrant, resort-like feel right by your pool? You will learn arranging lush, heat-tolerant tropical plants in containers, transforming your poolside, deck, or patio into a breathtaking oasis.

The 11th Annual Sedona Hummingbird Festival is a can’t-miss event! Located in the heart of Sedona’s red rock country, the festival features 13 different speaker presentations on various hummingbird topics, hummingbird garden tours, banding demonstrations, birding field trips, breakfasts with hummingbirds, a hummingbird marketplace filled with hummingbird-related supplies and gifts, an amazing raffle, a photo contest, a fun festival dinner, a Kids’ Day featuring crafts, activities, and live animals, and pre and post-festival workshops on hummingbird photography and painting.

Time(s) of the Event:

Friday and Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM

Festival Highlights

Free Events

• Photo contest display
• Hummingbird Marketplace featuring gifts, supplies, and art
• Kids’ activities (Saturday)
• Hummingbird viewing at Hummingbird Central

Fee for Admission

• Breakfasts with hummingbirds
• Hummingbird Garden tours
• Breakfasts with hummingbirds
• Art and photography workshops
• Hummingbird banding demonstrations
• Educational presentations given by hummingbird experts
• Birding field trips
  

Venue for Free Marketplace Central:

Sedona Performing Arts Center

995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road

Sedona, AZ 86336

Organization: International Hummingbird Society

The Artists' Coalition of Flagstaff FREE U.S. Military Veterans Art Program and Classes are available to ALL U. S. Military Veterans. Classes are led by long time professional local Flagstaff artists in many disciplines. For more information email acfexdir@gmail.com or visit flagstaff-arts.org/

The 2025 Rim Country StandDown will be from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino off Highway 87 on July 26.

This much-loved annual event is completely free to attend and allows veterans (and their families) who are experiencing housing instability/homelessness to receive complimentary supportive services such as hot lunches, health services, dental/vision support, haircuts, housing services, job/employment assistance, veterans' benefits, and so much more.

Are you a veteran? All you have to do is show up! There's absolutely no cost.

To learn more, visit www.azhousingcoalition.org/avsa or contact George Campbell, AZHC Director of Veterans Initiatives, at george@azhousingcoalition.org.

Join us for guided nature walks at Hart Prairie Preserve this summer in Northern Arizona. The walks will take place on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning at the barn in the northernmost parking lot.

Learn about the natural and human history of the Flagstaff area, including its geology and the formation of the San Francisco Peaks, Aspen ecology, Bebb willows and TNC’s ongoing conservation work at the preserve. Hikers of all levels are welcome, but be prepared for the 2-mile walk on uneven terrain.

The walks are free and open to the public, but space is limited; registration is required. Sign up here or below before attending. Note: This is a guided walk limited to the nature trail, and members of the public will not have access to the historic buildings in the preserve.

Please bring sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen, plenty of water and binoculars, if desired. During monsoon season, in late July through August, be prepared for rain and bring the necessary equipment for inclement weather. When navigating, follow the Google Maps directions to "Hart Prairie Preserve" (there is no street address) and look for the front gate with a TNC logo on it.

For more information, email Anthony at anthony.chesney@tnc.org.

Come see live raptors from the International Raptor and Falconry Center!

Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. No dogs allowed please.

Summer Reading ends with a POP! Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with foam-tastic fun and refreshments on the library lawn. For youth of all ages. BubbleManiacs is presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.