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Jul 24

Tortoise Feeding

Join Ranger Nikki to meet the Park’s resident tortoises and watch them eat their leafy green breakfast. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 24

Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this come-and-go, drop-in session. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 24

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Explore the rare riparian habitat of the park in search of scorpions and other creatures that call the preserve home. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 24

America 250: “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a very special evening of summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 24

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

**Program cancelled due to Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS.**
Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 25

Beginner's Bird Walk with Rich Fuhrmann Jr. (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Join park volunteer Rich Fuhrmann Jr. on a beginner's bird walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! ...More details
Jul 25

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 25

Estrella - Native Seed Harvest

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. ...More details
Jul 25

Kayak to Castle Creek (Registration required. Limit 8 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely morning paddle up Castle Creek. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 25

Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at the White Tank Mountain Nature Center! Click on program title for more details. ...More details

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