This will be the Second Annual “BACK WEST” Celebration is dedicated to Peace and Harmony around the World. Stone Balances will be created on this day and around the world and dedicated to the purpose and function of  ‘The ARBORETUM AT FLAGSTAFF” The “BACK WEST CELEBRATION” is an international day of balance for peace. CELEBRATION is hosted by Pieter  Schaafsma.

The Arboretum at Flagstaff

4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

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Ar-bo-re-tum: A place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes.
Open to the public from May through October, The Arboretum at Flagstaff is located on 200 acres within the Coconino National Forest. A research and environmental education center, the Arboretum is home to 2,500 species of plants in greenhouses, gardens, and natural habitats.

The Arboretum encompasses horticultural collections, rare plant specimens, historic buildings, and a nature trail through the Ponderosa pine forest.

Founded in 1981 with a mission to increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and plant communities native to the Colorado Plateau, The Arboretum offers guided tours, school programs, and other events.