Flag Festival of Science: Stargazing and Wildlife Viewing

The Flagstaff Festival of Science provides a collection of free science focused educational events during ’the best 10 days of the year’. We are fortunate to provide the following educational tours as part of this year's festival.

Join Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience (AWWE) and Coconino County Parks & Recreation for this special stargazing and wildlife viewing program. Come catch a glimpse of elk, coyotes, prairie dogs and hawks as they hunt and forage at sunset. Rogers Lake provides a wide open view of these fascinating animals. Experts will explain how our local wildlife live and prosper here. After dusk, we will turn the spotting scopes to the sky and learn where some of the most visible planets and galaxies are. This FREE event will be held at the Viewing Platform at Rogers Lake County Natural Area where there is ample parking. Hot cocoa and spotting scopes are provided! Bring warm layers and a fold-up chair. This event is free, but will be limited to 40 people. Pre-registration is be required

Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience AWWE Info:
WHO WE ARE
We are a community partnership committed to connecting people with Arizona's natural environment and promoting its conservation.
WHAT WE DO
Watchable wildlife recreation offers nature-related outdoor education opportunities to the public while conserving native plants and animals in their natural habitats. Through direct habitat improvements and interpretation, watchable wildlife promotes conservation as well as enjoyment of the outdoors.
FLAGSTAFF'S WATCHABLE WILDLIFE
The people of Flagstaff have shown a strong attachment to the local environment through involvement in conservation efforts and the local environment. With the economic, social, and ecological value of watchable wildlife sites receiving nation-wide recognition, the revised Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan now includes a policy to promote wildlife viewing. The Arizona Game & Fish Department is similarly committed to providing diverse wildlife recreation opportunities.
The Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience is compatible with Flagstaff regional planning, Flagstaff tourism and Chamber of Commerce, recreational programs, and educational institutions.