Ephemeral Bloom: Weathered by Time Presented by ARTx @ The Arb
2026-04-29 09:00 - 2026-10-25 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Ephemeral Bloom: Weathered by Time
A New Collaborative Artwork by Artist Jill Sans and Botanical Consultant & Storyteller Kate Watters

Ephemeral Bloom: Weathered by Time weaves together pigment, plant knowledge, and poetry to create layered narratives that unfold across the seasons. • Sans’ abstract panels—painted with botanical inks and pigments crafted from native and locally grown plants—will shift naturally with sunlight, wind, and weather, embracing impermanence as part of their design. • Watters’ poetic storytelling—informed by decades of botanical work, conservation practice, and ecological study—will guide visitors into deeper reflection on the themes of seasonality, resilience, and relationship with place.
Developed in part at Wild Heart Farm in Rimrock, AZ, the project incorporates plants gathered and grown by Watters such as marigold, cosmos, black Hopi sunflower and those collected here in Coconino Forest by Sans such as Aspen leaves, ponderosa bark and rabbitbrush. Together, they form the pigments and mark-making materials that set the foundations for these artworks. Their collaboration began with research visits to The Arboretum in November 2025, where they studied the grounds, learned from Arboretum staff, and revisited a beloved plant Watters was introduced to years ago at the start of her botany journey.

Botanical Blacksmith Exhibit May 6 - Sept. 19
2026-05-06 09:00 - 2026-09-19 16:00 | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Art works are located in our Exhibit Hall and around our stage and picnic area. Take a look and maybe take one home!

Wildflower Walk (Registration required)
2026-08-14 09:30 - 10:30 | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Limited to 15 participants.
Purchase tickets
Your Wildflower Walk ticket includes admission to the Arboretum for the day.

Raptor Education
2026-08-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-26 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-17 10:30 - 12:30 | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the
conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem.
Free with admission.
IRFC is a non-profit organization. Donations are welcome.

Ales with the Arb! Every 3rd Wednesday
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Mother Road Brewing Company, 7 S. Mikes Pike St, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, United States
Planned speakers and topics (subject to change):

Calendula Salve Making Class (Registration required)
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | AZ
Join our Greenhouse Manager, Gina Goegan to learn how to use calendulas to make a traditional healing salve.
Meet at the Visitor Center. LImited to 15 participants.
$15 members / $20 non-members.

Mountain Melodies Concert- The Flag Five
2026-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Join us for our final concert of the season.
Gates open at 4:30. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic!
Purchase tickets here!

Wildflower Walk (Registration required)
2026-09-11 09:30 - 10:30 | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Pre-registration required.
Purchase tickets
Your Wildflower Walk ticket includes admission to the Arboretum for the day.

Plant Sale FREE ADMISSION!
2026-09-12 09:00 - 14:00 | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Members only from 9-11am
Everyone welcome to shop from 11am-2pm
Free Admission all day!

Ales with the Arb! Every 3rd Wednesday
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Mother Road Brewing Company, 7 S. Mikes Pike St, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, United States
This months planned speakers and topics (subject to change):

Bird Walk (Registration required)
2026-09-19 07:30 - 09:30 | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Pre-registration required
Tickets
Download bird list

Pumpkin Walk Oct
2026-10-24 15:30 - 19:30 | The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Our last event of the season! Don’t miss out on fall pumpkin fun!
Beer, food trucks, kids activities, music and hundreds of lit pumpkins!
Please plan to bring a flashlight, lantern or headlamp as the parking lot fills up quickly and you may have to park along Woody Mountain Road. Families can be drop off at the visitor center before parking. For people with limited mobility, please ask a parking attendant for a golf cart taxi to and from your vehicle. This event will be held rain or shine and no refunds will be available.

Ales with the Arb! Every 3rd Wednesday
2026-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mother Road Brewing Company, 7 S. Mikes Pike St, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, United States
This month’s planned speakers and topics (subject to change):
