The enchanted harvest themed Festival Fête takes place on November 15th.
The Fête brings together supporters, dreamers, and friends who believe in the power of STEM education in Flagstaff. Together, we will share in the bounty of the harvest—reflecting on the impact made possible through your generosity, and planting seeds for an even brighter future.
Held at the Gardens at Viola’s, the event features science experiences and demonstrations for adults, catered dinner and refreshments, and an auction.
What to expect:
Experience Stations –
Calendula Salve Making Station
Calendula has been used medicinally for centuries. Come learn more about this vibrant herb and how to make a healing salve from the flowers, perfect for dry winter skin!
Fruit Tree Propagation Station
Learn the basic whys and hows of fruit tree propagation! From seed collection to germination and planting.
Ethnobotanical Herb Station
Museum of Northern Arizona will be serving herbal tea samples featuring plants from the Colorado Plateau as well as showcasing ethnobotanical samples such as medicinal and dye plants.
Beeswax Candle Rolling
Create your own natural beeswax candle in this hands-on, nature-inspired experience. Participants will roll small golden sheets of pure local Flagstaff beeswax and adorn them with pressed fall leaves for a touch of seasonal beauty.
Autumnal Menu by Artisan’s Kitchen Catering
Live and Silent auctions with Auctioneer, Larry Cohen
Step and Repeat with Professional Photographer
Board member, Adam Marsh, and lead paleontologist at Petrified National Forest, works with a team of scientists to uncover an approximately 300 million-year-old fossil skeleton discovered at Canyonlands National Park in Utah (June 2024)