Join us at the I-40 Wetlands on Saturday, October 22nd for Make a Difference Day. Photo courteous of Tom Bean Photography

The City of Flagstaff has partnered with several local organizations, including Friends of the Rio de Flag, Natural Channel Design, Inc. and Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, for this year’s Make a Difference Day service event on Saturday, October 22nd, 8 am – 12 pm. 

We are in need of volunteers to complete a series of restoration and improvement projects at the I-40 Wetlands, a lush section of Sinclair Wash located along the Flagstaff Urban Trail System.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Creating plant and bird species lists as part of a BioBlitz
• Planting willow trees
• Removing trash and debris
• Removing invasive species and excess vegetation
• Cleaning out a culvert to support increased water flow into the upstream wetlands

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in Flagstaff with family and friends on Saturday, October 22nd from 8 am-12 pm at the I-40 Wetlands! Parking will be available near the site (near Sam’s Club) There will be a 7 am start for those interested in building a bird species list with local experts.

Please contact Maggie Twomey at MTwomey@flagstaffaz.gov or (928) 213-2144 to sign up to volunteer. Please bring a hat, reusable water container, work gloves, sturdy shoes, and tools (shovels). Waders would also be beneficial. Some tools will be provided. We will also provide water, coffee, donuts, and a pizza lunch.