The ability of the Nature Center to meet its Mission and Goals will only be as good as the partnerships it forms! This is especially true if it is to become a clearinghouse for all things environmental to serve the entire White Mountains region.


The Nature Center has been blessed with outstanding partnerships that it will continue to foster into the future.

Two partnerships have been particularly instrumental:

  • Town of Pinetop-Lakeside – Granted the Nature Center a long-term lease for the use of five acres to build improvements and conduct programs.
  • Land on Sky Wildlife Experiences – In 2021, Balinda and John moved here from the Valley with a couple of birds with the goal of starting a “world-class” raptor training facility.  Today, the daily Raptor Experiences pack the facility and are often sold out every single day!  Guests say that this is the premiere raptor experience in the State of Arizona and often return with friends and family to share their experience.

Other important partnerships that have been crucial to the Nature Center’s success to date include those with:

Thanks to ALL our partners!


Thank you!