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City educator says program served more than 2,800 people last year, seeks volunteers and stable funding
Summary
Ashley Flitty, the city’s open space educator, reported that the program provided 2,838 participant contacts during the 2024–25 year, outlined school partnerships and visiting‑school work, and asked the Flagstaff Open Space Commission for volunteer help and long‑term funding to keep the position beyond grant support.
Ashley Flitty, the city’s open space educator, told the Flagstaff Open Space Commission she and partners served 2,838 individuals during the 2024–25 school year and that the program continues to emphasize access for underserved youth.
“That picture is really dance it. Hi. My name is Ashley Flitty. I'm the open space educator with our very small open space team,” Flitty said as she reviewed a slide deck showing field trips and community booths.
Flitty told commissioners the program ran 50 field trips since August (40 on open‑space properties and 10 classroom visits), led 17 guided hikes and staffed public booths such as Willow Bend Science Saturdays and Fort Tuthill Sundays. About 1,500 of the contacts were youth, by her definition from pre‑K through high school, and she said visiting schools…
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