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Upcoming Activities Calendar

Volunteer	Invasive Weed Identification, Removal & Reseeding Wed 05/13, Wed 05/27, Wed 06/10, Wed 06/24, Wed 07/08, Wed 07/22, Wed 08/05, Wed 08/19, Wed 09/02 \| 07:00 AM \| Picture Canyon Natural & Cultural Preserve Come help us manage invasive weeds at Picture Canyon, to keep it the beautiful place that it is! Learn about invasive weeds, learn to identify them and the best ways to remove them, and help us spread native grass/flower seed to crowd out the inv... 85 assignments unfilled more
Sign Up	Full Moon Hike - Blue Moon! Sunday, 31 May 2026 \| 08:15 PM \| Picture Canyon Natural & Cultural Preserve PROSE - Open Space hosts a full moon walk (and sometimes bike ride) on one of our beautiful Open Space properties--a different spot each month. We start about a half-hour before the moon rises, walk on either a loop trail or out-and-back, and watc... more
Volunteer	Open Spaces Commission meeting Monday, 01 June 2026 \| 04:00 PM This is a regularly-scheduled Open Spaces Commission meeting, to which the public is involved. Click "Volunteer" if you're a Commissioner, or click on "Sign Up" if you'd like to participate. For more information and for a link to the agenda, visit... 12 assignments unfilled more
Sign Up	Field Notes: Edible Plants & Drawing Friday, 12 June 2026 \| 03:00 PM \| Picture Canyon Natural & Cultural Preserve Join Open Space and artist Christine Snyder on a nature walk exploring traditional uses of native plants at Picture Canyon. Learn how to create field sketches at key stops along the trail - no art experience needed! Kids are welcome, coloring page... more
Volunteer	Native Plant Talk, Tour & Planting Wednesday, 17 June 2026 \| 05:30 PM \| Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Join Flagstaff Parks & Open Space and Sustainability as we celebrate Pollinator Week by touring the native plants at the downtown library and at City Hall, learn about the importance of native plants, and plant more native plants in those areas! ... 36 assignments unfilled more
Volunteer	Closing Unsanctioned Social Trails Thursday, 18 June 2026 \| 08:00 AM \| McMillan Mesa Natural Area Boys Team Charity volunteers will be working with Open Space to close and restore unauthorized social trails on McMillan Mesa Natural Area. Open Space will provide all tools and materials. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, sunscreen and a sunh... 13 assignments unfilled more
Sign Up	Invasive Plant Workshop Wednesday, 24 June 2026 \| 05:30 PM \| Foxglenn Park Join Flagstaff Open Space and Sustainability to learn about invasive weeds--what they are, why we should care, identification, and best practices for removing them. We'll meet at Foxglenn Park's large ramada and spend an hour or so learning about ... more
Volunteer	Invasive Plant Workshop Wednesday, 24 June 2026 \| 05:30 PM \| Foxglenn Park Join Flagstaff Open Space and Sustainability to learn about invasive weeds--what they are, why we should care, identification, and best practices for removing them. We'll meet at Foxglenn Park's large ramada and spend an hour or so learning about ... 19 assignments unfilled more
Sign Up	Bug Out! Saturday, 27 June 2026 \| 10:00 AM \| Frances Short Pond This is a free, kids-oriented, hands-on event! Learn about and touch exotic bugs from around the world and from our own backyards. Families can visit stations where different insects are displayed, catch and identify aquatic insects from Francis S... more
Sign Up	Full Moon Bike Ride - or Hike! Monday, 29 June 2026 \| 07:30 PM \| McMillan Mesa Natural Area PROSE - Open Space hosts a full moon walk (and sometimes bike ride) on one of our beautiful Open Space properties--a different spot each month. Come check out your open spaces, and meet new people! This month is a bike ride, starting by the buffal... more