Maricopa County, Arizona White Tank Mountain Regional Park Events Update

On 1/31/2014 3:00:00 PM: Have you ever seen a snake eat its dinner? Join us at the Nature Center to watch park staff feed our resident creatures, including rattlesnakes, scorpions, a gila monster, and a tarantula.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park Nature Center
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/29/2014 10:00:00 AM: Join Ranger Jessica in the nature Center classroom for a presentation about Sonoran Desert animals and their amazing adaptations. You will also have the opportunity to view some of our resident creatures at the Nature Center.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park Nature Center
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/24/2014 10:00:00 AM: This is an easy, 1/2 mile walk on a flat trail to one of the largest and most concentrated collections of Hohokam and Yavapai petroglyphs in the Valley. The hike will discuss early native peoples of the area and the possible meanings behind the ancient rock art symbols they left behind. Please meet at Area 4. No dogs, please.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/23/2014 11:00:00 AM: Join Storyteller Dr. Joyce Story to hear interesting and entertaining desert tales, inspired by Native American legends. This great famile event, held in the Nature Center classroom, will give you a new appreciation for the desert and its inhabitants, both past and present.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/22/2014 10:00:00 AM: Join a park volunteer on this 1/2 mile walk to learn about desert plants and their relationships with one another. The discussion is science-focused and may not interest young children. Please meet at Area 4.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Area 4
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/18/2014 7:30:00 PM: Experience White Tank in a different light - moonlight! Join park staff and volunteers on this 2 mile hike to watch the moon rise and experience the desert at might. Bring your flashlight, your scorpion light, and wear warm clothes and comfortable footwear. No dogs, please. This hike is limited to those 16 and older. Please meet at Area 4.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/17/2014 7:30:00 PM: Experience White Tank in a different light - moonlight! Load up the kids and join Ranger Jessica on this 2 mile hike to watch the moon rise ande xperience the desert at night. Bring a flashlight, your scorpion light, and wear comfortable footwear. No dogs, please. Please meet at Area 4.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/17/2014 3:00:00 PM: Have you ever seen a snake eat its dinner? Join us at the Nature Center to watch park staff feed our resident creatures, including rattlesnakes, scorpions, a gila monster, and a tarantula.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park Nature Center
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/17/2014 11:00:00 AM: Join Storyteller Dr. Joyce Story to hear interesting and entertaining desert tales, inspired by Native American legends. This great ffamily event, held in the Nature Center classroom, will give you a new appreciation for the desert and its inhabitants, both past and present.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/11/2014 9:30:00 AM: Join Ranger Jessica, an archaeologist, on a hike back in time. This 1 1/2 mile hike will provide the opportunity to see petroglyphs and learn about the fascinating archaeological history that is all around us! Please meet at Area 4.
White Tank Mtn. Regional Park, Black Rock Loop Trail
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/3/2014 3:00:00 PM: Have you ever seen a snake eat its dinner? Join us at the Nature Center to watch park staff feed our resident creatures, including rattlesnakes, scorpions, a gila monster, and a tarantula.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 1/8/2014 10:00:00 AM: Join a park volunteer on this 1/2 mile walk to learn about desert plants and their relationships with one another. The discussion is science-focused and may not interest young children. Please meet at Area 4.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 12/26/2013 10:00:00 AM: This easy, 1/2 mile hike takes you to one of the most concentrated collections of Hohokam and Yavapai petroglyphs in the Valley. Learn about the history and lifestyles of the native people of the Valley and try to decipher the meaning of some of the ancient rock art symbols found along the trail. No dogs please.
Black Rock Trail (Area 4)
20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 12/21/2013 7:00:00 PM: See the Black Rock Short Loop in a different light! Come and stroll this 1/2 mile loop, which will be lit with hundreds of luminaries. Then join us by the campfire for cocoa and cookies. No dogs please.
Black Rock Short Loop (Area 4)
20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 12/20/2013 3:00:00 PM: Join us to learn about the habits of some of the creatures of the desert by coming into the Nature Center during feeding time. (Caution - Our snakes are fed live animals. This could be upsetting to some people or small children.
White Tank Nature Center
20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 12/17/2013 10:00:00 AM: Come out to the park and learn some fascinating facts about some of the plants of the upland Sonoran desert scrub. This 1 mile hike meets in Area 4.
Area 4
20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 12/14/2013 7:30:00 PM: Experience the desert at night as we hike about 2 miles on the Waterfall Trail. Bring water, a flashlight, your scorpion light, and good hiking shoes. No dogs please. Ages sixteen and older only please.
Waterfall Trail (Area 6)
20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell 85355

On 12/28/2013 8:00:00 AM: Mark your calendars to come and see all that White Tank Park and the White Tank Library has to offer! We are planning a new family event this year that we know you will enjoy. Live animals, survival tips from the Desert Search Unit Posse, yoga, Archery 101, and horseback riding specials. We will have 3 guided hikes: easy, moderate and a more challenging hike to the Ford Canyon Dam. There are kids activities as well including the Arizona Balloon Lady doing twisted balloons in the Library! Food vendors will be on site or bring a picnic lunch and stay for the whole day. Here is a schedule of events: DSU Posse-compass, desert survival 8-4pm Archery 101 1pm, 2:30pm Wildlife World Zoo 12-4pm Trek Bike of West Phoenix 8-4PM Ford trail guided hike to dam 9am Waterfall hike (easy) 10AM Pond hike from nature center noon KIDS ACTIVITIES (Friends of Library) 8-4pm Friends of White Tank Park 8-4pm Liberty Wildlife yoga 10:15-11:15am AZ Balloon lady 10-4pm "Books and Brushes" 2-4pm
Throughout the park - see schedule
20304 W White Tank Mountian Rd
Waddell 85355

On 12/16/2013 6:15:00 PM: Gather outside the front entrance of the Library and Park building to enjoy cooler weather, hot cocoa, and festive music. Students from the Mountain View Elementary School will lead the audience in singing seasonal songs. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided.
nature center and library
20304 W White Tank Mountain RD
Waddell 85355