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Sculptor Michael Velling recently presented a lecture on “Sand Sculpting” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Munch & Learn at Yavapai College. A dentist by profession, Velling said he began sculpting sand in 1989 as...
Ken Zoll, executive director emeritus of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum, recently gave a presentation to a capacity crowd at the Sedona Public Library titled “Ancient Verde Valley Family Life: The Sinagua at the...

Friends publish kids book on the Verde River

The Friends of the Verde River nonprofit is publishing its first book, “On the Verde River,” a children’s book intended to raise awareness of...

Participate in community science 

The Friends of the Verde River recently received a $5,000 grant from OneAZ Credit Union’s Community Impact Grant initiative to help them continue the...

Cool off at local swimming holes

The Verde Valley and surrounding areas are full of swimming holes that can be found along local creeks and rivers.  One easily-accessible spot for wading...

Help spot river otters on the Verde

Friends of the Verde River, in conjunction with the River Otter Ecology Project and Fieldscope, hosted a river otter webinar on Thursday, May 18,...

Exploring Cottonwood’s trails

Cottonwood parks, trails and Community Enrichment Coordinator Joe Sulfaro gave a presentation on the history of trails and the local trail systems at the...

Opening eyes about bats

Janie Agyagos of the district wildlife staff for the Coconino National Forest presented a lecture titled “Mysterious, Furry and Agile: Untangling the Mystery of...

Gardening with native plants

The Flagstaff chapter of the Arizona Native Plant Society hosted a lecture on how to garden with native plants and their many benefits on...

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