Coconino County Parks & Recreation March 2023 Update

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES

March 2023

Book Corner

Blustery weather makes for the perfect time to curl up with a good book! 50 Things to do in the Urban Wild by Clare Gogerty is a book to get the creative juices flowing by giving you ideas for how to connect to your local area. Although written in the United Kingdom, the book is applicable to people living anywhere, including the diverse landscapes of Coconino County. Topics include how to create a leaf journal, how to identify trees in winter, cloud spotting, city hiking, and restoring natural habitats. Get inspired to enjoy your local trail system, nature, and wildlife. Maybe you can even learn skills that you can enter in the Coconino County Fair, with topics including growing plants and incorporating nature in art!

For younger readers, try All About the Grand Canyon by Don Lago, Alexandra Myers, and Robert Perrish. Did you know the Grand Canyon is in Coconino County? Appreciate this wonder of the world and get excited for your next Canyon adventure with this colorful, fun book!

Stop by your local branch of Coconino County Public Library or a bookshop near you, for these and other titles. Happy reading!

Bread Making Class

Bread. Such a basic thing that we take for granted. We know that it is essentially water and flour, but how do we get it to rise? How do we make one loaf crusty, and another soft? Come join us as we dive into bread making. We will learn the complexities, tips, and tricks of making homemade dough together.

This cooking class will be held on Saturday morning at the Fort Tuthill County Park Mess Hall in Flagstaff, AZ. It will be taught by our incredible culinary instructor, Willa McAuliffe.

The cost for this program is $30* for Adults (18 and older) and $18* for Youth (8 – 17 years old).

*There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied at check-out. Skip the processing fee by registering and paying with cash or a check at the Parks & Recreation Office, located at Fort Tuthill County Park.

Local Events

Leave No Trace

Coconino County is our home and we want to keep it safe, fun, and beautiful! One of the best ways we can work together is by practicing

Plan Ahead and Prepare

2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

3. Dispose of Waste Properly

4. Leave What You Find

5. Minimize Campfire Impacts

6. Respect Wildlife

7. Be Considerate of Others

Do You Have Coconino County Parks and Recreation on Your 2023 Bingo Card?

Now you can! Join Coconino County Parks and Recreation for a healthy, fun 2023!

Thanks to Friends of Coconino County Parks, we are able to offer a $25 gift card to Babbitt’s Backcountry Outfitters to a lucky winner who finishes their bingo card this year. Have fun, stay safe, leave no trace, and get outside in 2023. Check our website for information about parks, natural areas, events, programs, and the Fair, and keep a lookout for new updates as the year goes on.

Tag us in your adventures over the year so we can share in the fun! We are on Facebook at www.facebook.com/coconinoparksandrec and Instagram @coconinocountyparksandrec. Follow us and share your adventures as we make 2023 a year to remember!

Download a PDF of the Bingo Card here!

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