Forest Ecology - Arizona is home to the largest contiguous stand of Ponderosa pine in the world! Come learn interesting biological and cultural facets of Ponderosa pine ecosystems from a retired Supervisory Forester who has lived & worked in the White Mountains for over 20 years. ! Hikes are Every Saturday in the summer at [...]
Join us as Bruce D. Taubert, wildlife photographer and biologist, presents incredible images of Arizona's bugs, native bees, and bats. Over the past 30 years Bruce has amassed an amazing portfolio on these little seen and understood critters. In addition to his images Bruce will entertain us with some unique and strange biological facts of [...]
Forest Hiking and Well-Being - Enjoy a relaxing and calming stroll through ponderosa pines with a retired counselor, teacher, and yoga instructor. Along the way, you will learn and practice some easy techniques to lower stress and improve your inner sense of calm and well-being. Hikes are Every Saturday in the summer at 8:30 AM. [...]
Mushrooms & Edible Plants - Join a former Arizona Parks Ranger on a short walk to Big Springs and back and have a chance to taste some wild treats directly from nature. After the hike, be sure to check out the edible and medicinal table in the Nature Center. Taste testing and demonstrations will be [...]
Mushrooms & Edible Plants - Join a former Arizona Parks Ranger on a short walk to Big Springs and back and have a chance to taste some wild treats directly from nature. After the hike, be sure to check out the edible and medicinal table in the Nature Center. Taste testing and demonstrations will be [...]
Mushrooms & Edible Plants - Join a former Arizona Parks Ranger on a short walk to Big Springs and back and have a chance to taste some wild treats directly from nature. After the hike, be sure to check out the edible and medicinal table in the Nature Center. Taste testing and demonstrations will be [...]
Learn from an expert about Birds of the White Mountains
Jon Orona will discuss some of the amazing forests, woodlands, grasslands and other ecosystems found in the White Mountains. Additionally he will tell stories and showcase some of his photographs over the years working as a Forester and natural resource professional in Arizona. Jon has a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Northern Arizona University [...]
Learn about leopard frog biology and management in the White Mountains as presented by Game and Fish biologist Dan Groebner, who has been working with frogs and other nongame species for almost 30 years in the White Mountains. Dan’s presentation will cover Chiricahua and northern leopard frog natural history and recovery activities in attempts to [...]
This presentation will explore the region's fire regimes and significant past fires, local land management efforts implemented to reduce risk, and innovative ways to make your community more resilient to wildfire. Learning to live with wildfire is essential as wildfires intensify and become more frequent and severe. In this presentation, we'll explore the region's fire [...]
BCHWM, Back Country Horsemen of the White Mountains, formed in April of 2023 and got our Charter in July of 2023. BCHA has a rich history of supporting Federal and State agencies, stewards of our public lands, in maintaining the trails that are enjoyed by all of the public. We are volunteers utilizing our time [...]
COME GET A BOOK FROM SANTA, STICKERS FOR ORNAMENTS, CHRISTMAS TREAT BAGS, PLAY GAMES AND MORE! WMNC WILL HAVE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR SALE FREE RAPTOR SHOW AT 3 P.M. (TICKETS FOR THE SHOW MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE ONLINE @ WMNATURE.ORG) FREE!!! AGES 10 AND UNDER