A bald eagle flies over the Pinetop-Lakeside area of the White MountainsCourtesy Jon Orona This year’s sponsors include the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Liberty Wildlife, Lazy Oaks Resort on Rainbow Lake as well as the White Mountain Nature Center. Game and Fish will provide an update on current eagle populations and management in Arizona. [...]
Sponsored by Books For Kids AZ The first 100 kids to arrive will receive a free Dr. Seuss book!
Join us for this very special event! Narration of the book along with music and motion for ages 2 through 6th Grade. Lots of fun, and incredible music over the Nature Center's new State of the Art Sound System! FREE
Members are FREE - we request a $10 donation from non-members.
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 [...]
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. [...]
Falcons are all over Arizona for us to see. They nest on cliffs, on top of buildings, and inside cactus! They are acrobatic and fast. The purpose of this presentation is to help you spot falcons, and introduce you to our resident Aplomado Falcon, Astro. He will fly through the audience and inspire you with [...]
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 [...]
For elementary kids age 6-11 Join us for Nature based Science and Art Activities! Parent or Guardian must attend
Birds of the White Mountains - A retired Arizona Game & Fish Biologist invites you to see which of our feathered friends (aquatic & terrestrial) will be around the Nature Center and Big Springs. Each month promises new surprises! Hikes are Every Saturday in the summer at 8:30 AM. Remember to wear close-toed shoes, and [...]
Balinda Strosnider will talk about how science (artificial intelligence) is contributing to Conservation efforts, particularly catching poachers. She will also discuss how AI is being used to understand bird migrations and how we can use AI in everyday life. Her presentation is best suited for adults - no scientific background is required.
For elementary kids age 6-11 Join us for Nature based Science and Art Activities! Parent or Guardian must attend