Community Calendar

This event, known as parkrun, takes place every Saturday morning - same time, same place, same 5K distance. Run, walk, jog, walk the dog, push the grandchildren in a stroller, or volunteer - this event is free, for everyone, forever. It is an opportunity to get outside into the fresh air with a bunch of like-minded folks. It’s is worldwide. Every Saturday about 350,000 people all around the world are doing their own local parkrun. Visit our website and complete a one-time registration so your parkrun efforts can be recorded. Please JOIN US! See you on Saturday - we start at 7:30am.

Over 130 bird species at the Arb! Join this walk to see which ones you discover.

Step into The Arboretum at Flagstaff Gardens with Dr. Celia Holm as your bird guide. Don't forget your water, camera, and comfy shoes - the bird walk starts promptly at 7:30 am. Limited to 15 participants.

NACA Health Promotion invites you and your family to join us at some of our favorite Flagstaff hiking trails! The Spring into Summer Hiking Series runs from May until September and takes participants to some of the most scenic and picturesque locations Flagstaff and the surrounding areas have to offer. Hikes are scheduled monthly, on a Saturday, and range from 1.5 to 5 miles in length. These hikes appeal to new and seasoned hikers alike, and feature guest speakers and demonstrations each month

Pre-registration is encouraged, to hold your spot, but you can register the morning of the hike. Everyone is welcome to attend and explore! Drink plenty of water, wear sunblock, sunglasses, and a cap for added shade.

Scan the QR Code on the flyer or follow this link to register! https://ow.ly/hkAV50VqSuz

For more information, contact the NACA Wellness Center at (928) 773-1245 ext. 221 or email us at hpwc@nacainc.org

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org

The Verde Valley Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays from 8 to 11 in downtown Camp Verde. You can find the best local produce, baked goods, preserves, meat, nuts, and honey that the Verde Valley has to offer. This community market also has live music weekly and various events during the season. For more information, please visit the Verde Valley Farmers’ Market Facebook page. Buy local, eat fresh!
https://www.facebook.com/verdevalleyfarmersmarket/

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area (IBA) because of the many species that live or visit here. Please meet up with the leader on the viewing deck above the visitor center. This walk is included with your park entry fee.

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.

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 walk is included with your park entry fee.

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/

Printing played an important role in the growth of communication, culture, and settlement in Arizona during the 1800s. The first printing press arrived in Arizona in 1859, when the Arizona Weekly Miner, the first newspaper in the region, was published in the mining town of Prescott. This paper covered news about the mining industry, local politics, and the challenges faced by settlers and Native American tribes, helping to inform the growing population. Museum visitors will get to experience what it took to print newspapers with the museum’s authentic 1868 printing press!