WHITE TANK
MOUNTAIN
REGIONAL
PARK
MONTHLY
PROGRAMS
PARK HOURS:
Sunday – Thursday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
365 days a year
NATURE CENTER HOURS:
Monday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ADMIN. OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PARK FEES:
$6 vehicle day-use entry fee (no additional
fees for programs, unless otherwise noted)
DIRECTIONS:
DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE NORTH: Take 303 South and exit
at Peoria Ave. Take Peoria west (right) to
Cotton Lane. Turn south (left) on Cotton and
then west (right) on Olive Ave. Follow Olive
Ave. 6 miles to park entrance.
FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-10 to 303
North. Exit 303 at Northern Ave. Turn west
(left) on Northern to Cotton Lane. Turn north
(right) on Cotton and then west (left) on Olive
Ave. Follow Olive Ave. 4 miles to park
entrance.
WEBSITE:
www.maricopacountyparks.net
JANUARY 2017
FEATURED PROGRAMS
NEW SERIES: Living with Urban
Wildlife – Coyotes in Our Midst
Date: 1/7/2017
Time: 11 a.m.
Description: Join us for the kickoff of a
new speaker series, Living with Urban
Wildlife, which focuses on our
relationships with various wildlife how we
can coexist in our urban environment.
This month’s speaker is Linda Bolon,
representative of Project Coyote, a nonprofit group whose mission is to promote
coexistence through education, science,
and advocacy. For over 12 years, Linda
has worked in community outreach. She
will speak about coyote behavior, the
beneficial role coyote’s play in our urban
ecosystems, common causes of negative
encounters and how to avoid them. Tips
and tools for coexisting will also be
presented. This speaker series will be
held in the Nature Center classroom and
is supported by Maricopa County Parks
and the White Tank Mountains
Conservancy.
Core: Animals
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Outdoor Adventure Family Day
Maricopa County
Parks and Recreation Dept.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ 85355
Phone: (623) 935-2505
Fax: (623) 535-4291
[email protected]
Date: 1/14/2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Description: Join us for a day of family
fun at our 4th annual Outdoor Adventure
Family Day! Take a guided hike, see live
animal displays, learn desert safety tips,
try your hand at archery, learn about
Dutch oven cooking, and much more.
Food vendors will be on-site, or bring a
picnic lunch and make a day of it! Please
check park website for event details.
Core: Outdoor Skills
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“Desert General Store” Walk
Date: 1/18/2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Description: The Sonoran Desert is
home to many plants that have been
used by people for thousands of years for
food, medicine, and other essentials.
Some of the products we consume and
use even today have their origins in the
desert. Join park volunteer Cindy Smith
on a short “shopping trip” along the Black
Rock Short Loop Trail (1/2 mile, barrierfree) to see and learn about some of
these fascinating plants. After the walk,
we will have the opportunity to try a few
samples of food and drink made from
some of the plants discussed during the
walk.
Core: Plants
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Stargazing for Everyone!
Date: 1/28/2017
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a night under the
stars! Listen to presenting astronomers
tell the stories of the sky as you gaze in
wonder at our universe. View the moon,
planets, star clusters, and distant galaxies
through telescopes provided by local
astronomers. Please bring a chair for the
45-minute presentation portion of the
program. This event will be held at the
Group Campground. Please try to arrive
by 7:15pm to facilitate parking. The
event will last approximately 2 hours.
Please leave your dog at home.
Core: Astronomy
WHITE TANK MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONTHLY EVENTS
New Year’s Day Friends and
Fitness Hike
Date: 1/1/2017
Time: 8 a.m.
Description: Start the new year off
right! Are you working on your 100 Miles
in 100 Days Challenge? Do you like to
hike but don’t like to hike by yourself? Do
you want to explore new parts of the
park? If you answered yes to any of the
above, then these hikes are for you! Join
park staff and volunteers for hikes of
various lengths featuring different park
trails. Hikes will be offered as scheduled
throughout the duration of the County
Parks 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge
(Nov. 1-Feb. 8). Hike routes, distances,
and difficulty will vary – call ahead for
specifics. Please wear sturdy shoes and
bring a snack and plenty of water. Please
leave your dog at home. Please call park
Nature Center for more information.
Core: Health & Fitness
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NEW SERIES: Living with Urban
Wildlife – Coyotes in Our Midst
Date: 1/7/2017
Time: 11 a.m.
Description: Join us for the kickoff of a
new speaker series, Living with Urban
Wildlife, which focuses on our
relationships with various wildlife how we
can coexist in our urban environment.
This month’s speaker is Linda Bolon,
representative of Project Coyote, a nonprofit group whose mission is to promote
coexistence through education, science,
and advocacy. For over 12 years, Linda
has worked in community outreach. She
will speak about coyote behavior, the
beneficial role coyote’s play in our urban
ecosystems, common causes of negative
encounters and how to avoid them. Tips
and tools for coexisting will also be
presented. This speaker series will be
held in the Nature Center classroom and
is supported by Maricopa County Parks
and the White Tank Mountains
Conservancy.
Core: Animals
•••••
“Desert General Store” Walk
Date: 1/8/2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Description: The Sonoran Desert is
home to many plants that have been
used by people for thousands of years for
food, medicine, and other essentials.
Some of the products we consume and
use even today have their origins in the
desert. Join park volunteer Cindy Smith
on a short “shopping trip” along the Black
Rock Short Loop Trail (1/2 mile, barrier-
free) to see and learn about some of
these fascinating plants. After the walk,
we will have the opportunity to try a few
samples of food and drink made from
some of the plants discussed during the
walk.
Core: Plants
•••••
Sunrise Hike
Date: 1/9/2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Description: Set your alarm and get a
great start to your day! Join a park
volunteer for a sunrise hike along the
Black Rock Long Loop Trail (1 ½ miles).
You will have the opportunity to see the
sunrise from a viewpoint, experience the
Sonoran Desert as it awakens, and also
see ancient petroglyphs along the trail.
Please leave your dog at home. Don’t
forget your camera! Please meet
promptly at Area 4. Don’t be late – the
sun won’t wait.
Core: Entertainment & Social Skills
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Friends and Fitness Hike
Date: 1/11/2017
Time: 8 a.m.
Description: Are you working on your
100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge? Do you
like to hike but don’t like to hike by
yourself? Do you want to explore new
parts of the park? If you answered yes to
any of the above, then these hikes are for
you! Join park staff and volunteers for
hikes of various lengths featuring
different park trails. Hikes will be offered
as scheduled throughout the duration of
the County Parks 100 Miles in 100 Days
Challenge (Nov. 1-Feb. 8). Hike routes,
distances, and difficulty will vary – call
ahead for specifics. Please wear sturdy
shoes and bring a snack and plenty of
water. Please leave your dog at home.
Please call park Nature Center for more
information.
Core: Health & Fitness
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Snake Feeding
Date: 1/13/2017
Time: 3 p.m.
Description: Have you ever seen a
snake eat its lunch? Join us in the Nature
Center to watch park staff feed our
resident creatures, including rattlesnakes,
scorpions, a tarantula, and a desert
tortoise.
Core: Animals
•••••
Desert Fables
Date: 1/13/2017
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Description: Join storyteller Ann
McDermott before our snake feeding to
enjoy tales of desert plants and animals,
inspired by 30 years of rural life in central
Arizona. Q & A time afterward. Be ready
for a pop quiz! Program will be held in
the Nature Center classroom.
Core: Health & Fitness
•••••
Outdoor Adventure Family Day
Date: 1/14/2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Description: Join us for a day of family
fun at our 4th annual Outdoor Adventure
Family Day! Take a guided hike, see live
animal displays, learn desert safety tips,
try your hand at archery, learn about
Dutch oven cooking, and much more.
Food vendors will be on-site, or bring a
picnic lunch and make a day of it! Please
check park website for event details.
Core: Outdoor Skills
•••••
“Desert General Store” Walk
Date: 1/18/2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Description: The Sonoran Desert is
home to many plants that have been
used by people for thousands of years for
food, medicine, and other essentials.
Some of the products we consume and
use even today have their origins in the
desert. Join park volunteer Cindy Smith
on a short “shopping trip” along the Black
Rock Short Loop Trail (1/2 mile, barrierfree) to see and learn about some of
these fascinating plants. After the walk,
we will have the opportunity to try a few
samples of food and drink made from
some of the plants discussed during the
walk.
Core: Plants
•••••
Friends and Fitness Hike
Date: 1/19/2017
Time: 8 a.m.
Description: Are you working on your
100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge? Do you
like to hike but don’t like to hike by
yourself? Do you want to explore new
parts of the park? If you answered yes to
any of the above, then these hikes are for
you! Join park staff and volunteers for
hikes of various lengths featuring
different park trails. Hikes will be offered
as scheduled throughout the duration of
the County Parks 100 Miles in 100 Days
Challenge (Nov. 1-Feb. 8). Hike routes,
distances, and difficulty will vary – call
ahead for specifics. Please wear sturdy
shoes and bring a snack and plenty of
water. Please leave your dog at home.
Please call park Nature Center for more
information.
Core: Health & Fitness
•••••
Hike Into History – Willow
Springs
Date: 1/21/2017
Time: 8 a.m.
WHITE TANK MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Description: Join us on a hike back in
time! Our journey will take us to the
Willow Springs area, where we will visit
the remains of an abandoned dwelling
and historic site to see what stories the
pieces of the past can tell us. The hike is
7 miles roundtrip and is rated moderate
to difficult. Please bring at least one
gallon of water and a snack. This hike is
limited to 10 people. Please meet at Area
7 for the hike. Please call the park
Nature Center, 623-935-2505, to register,
beginning January 1st.
Core: Archaeology & History
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Friends and Fitness Hike
Date: 1/23/2017
Time: 8 a.m.
Description: Are you working on your
100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge? Do you
like to hike but don’t like to hike by
yourself? Do you want to explore new
parts of the park? If you answered yes to
any of the above, then these hikes are for
you! Join park staff and volunteers for
hikes of various lengths featuring
different park trails. Hikes will be offered
as scheduled throughout the duration of
the County Parks 100 Miles in 100 Days
Challenge (Nov. 1-Feb. 8). Hike routes,
distances, and difficulty will vary – call
ahead for specifics. Please wear sturdy
shoes and bring a snack and plenty of
water. Please leave your dog at home.
Please call park Nature Center for more
information.
Core: Health & Fitness
•••••
Waterfall Trail Archaeology Walk
Date: 1/26/2017
Time: 9 a.m.
Description: Join park volunteer Chris
Reed on this easy 2 mile walk to go back
in time. Use your sense of sight, hearing,
touch, and smell to discover the evidence
of human history along the Waterfall trail.
Please leave your dog at home. Please
meet at the Waterfall trailhead.
Core: Archaeology & History
•••••
Snake Feeding
Date: 1/28/2017
Time: 1 p.m.
Description: Have you ever seen a
snake eat its lunch? Join us in the Nature
Center to watch park staff feed our
resident creatures, including rattlesnakes,
scorpions, a tarantula, and a desert
tortoise.
Core: Animals
•••••
Stargazing for Everyone!
Date: 1/28/2017
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a night under the
stars! Listen to presenting astronomers
tell the stories of the sky as you gaze in
wonder at our universe. View the moon,
planets, star clusters, and distant galaxies
through telescopes provided by local
astronomers. Please bring a chair for the
45-minute presentation portion of the
program. This event will be held at the
Group Campground. Please try to arrive
by 7:15pm to facilitate parking. The
event will last approximately 2 hours.
Please leave your dog at home.
Core: Astronomy
•••••
Friends and Fitness Hike
Date: 1/29/2017
Time: 8 a.m.
Description: Are you working on your
100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge? Do you
like to hike but don’t like to hike by
yourself? Do you want to explore new
parts of the park? If you answered yes to
any of the above, then these hikes are for
you! Join park staff and volunteers for
hikes of various lengths featuring
different park trails. Hikes will be offered
as scheduled throughout the duration of
the County Parks 100 Miles in 100 Days
Challenge (Nov. 1-Feb. 8). Hike routes,
distances, and difficulty will vary – call
ahead for specifics. Please wear sturdy
shoes and bring a snack and plenty of
water. Please leave your dog at home.
Please call park Nature Center for more
information.
Core: Health & Fitness
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STAFF:
Park Supervisor: Raymond Schell
Interpretive Ranger: VACANT
Admin. Staff: David Chatfield, Marie
Lincoln, and Betty Refec
Park Maintenance: Eldon Heydenreich
and Tom Rychtik
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MESSAGE FROM THE PARK
SUPERVISOR:
Thank you for your continued support
and interest in White Tank Mountain
Regional Park. We realize that you have a
choice when it comes to selecting
recreation venues and appreciate your
business!
Sincerely,
Raymond Schell
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