We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. This will be about a 2-mile hike along Waddell trail, this trail is mostly flat with some unlevel, or rocky areas so please wear close...
Join park volunteer Rich Fuhrmann Jr. on a beginner's bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional Park. After the walk, gather in the Nature Center classroom for an engaging presentation on the park’s feathered residents, from desert dwellers to seasonal visitors. Rich brings 20 years in education, currently serving as a middle school Dean of Students....
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at the White Tank Mountain Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at White Tank such as, snakes, scorpions, a tarantula and even a Gila monster! At this program...
This classroom setting program will feature information about what makes a mammal a mammal, and some of the special adaptations that Arizona mammals have. We will be discussing mammals but there will also be the opportunity to see/touch real mammal skins and bones. Bring your questions and any curiosity about mammals, this program is suited for any...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Come watch the full moon rise over the spectacular saguaros of the Sonoran Desert. We’ll be walking the Black Rock Loop trail for a roughly 1.5-mile jaunt, enjoying the beauty of a landscape silvered by the moon and stars. Trail is easy, so expect minor amounts of loose rock...
The hike will combine sections of the Black Rock and Waterfall trails covering just under 4 miles and gaining 330ft of elevation gain. The trail is mostly smooth gravel/ sand except for the final section leading to the waterfall. Along the way there will be stops to talk about cacti, the desert trees, annual flowers, and seeds....