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White Mountain Nature Center

Name: Foraging for Mushrooms & Edible Plants – Rick Gagnon
Start: 2025-08-09T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-09T19:30:00-07:00
Location: White Mountain Nature Center

20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd
Waddell, AZ 85355 United States Get Directions

Events at this venue

July 2026
Nature Story Time

July 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Nature-themed story time for kids, hosted with Tammy from the library. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's regular programming.

Free for members; $ for guests5
Morning Hike with Lynn

July 18 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Join our TRACKS hike leader Lynn as she takes a short hike over to Big Springs. Meet in the parking lot at White Mountain Nature Center.

Free
Join Morning Hike With Leader Bob

July 18 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Join Morning Hike With Leader Bob

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Go on a morning hike with the new team leader, Bob. Get a good view of the nature center and its surroundings.
Raptor Show – White Mountains

July 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Raptor Show – White Mountains

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
NatureSTEAM – Science & Art Activities by Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library

July 16 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Join us every Thursday for nature-based science and art activities at the Nature Center! For elementary kids aged 6-11. Parent or Guardian must attend.
AZ Highways

July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

A speaker presentation on AZ Highways magazine, presented by Win Holden. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.

Free for members; $ for guests5
Kids Nature Hike

July 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

A kids nature hike at White Mountain Nature Center. Led by Karli Hueston.

Free for members; $ for guests5
June 2026
Join Kids’ Nature Hike

June 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Join Butterfly Walk in a Sunny Garden

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Join a kids' nature hike with Karli Hueston at the White Mountain Nature Center!.
August 2025
Foraging for Mushrooms & Edible Plants – Rick Gagnon

August 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Participants can learn about and taste wild treats directly from nature. Gagnon has also collected various edible mushrooms, including the "blusher," which stains pink when touched, and the candy apple bolete, known for its ruby cap and citrusy taste. Her work involves both the identification and safe consumption of wild edible plants and mushrooms. Members Free Guests [...]