White Tank Mountains Conservancy

Desert Defender Invasive Species Mapping
2022-01-14 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Desert Defender Invasive Species Mapping training at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Sign up: https://signup.com/go/qXFViHo

Invasive Species Removal
2022-01-11 08:30 - 11:30 | White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Desert Defender Invasive Species Removal event at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Sign up: https://signup.com/go/LiyFDCL

Surprise SciTech Festival
2021-11-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Surprise City Hall Courtyard, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ, 85374, United States
Join us for this exciting outdoor event! Our Desert Defenders team will be demonstrating how everyone can be involved in mapping the invasive plant species that threaten our open spaces and pose a wildfire risk. WTMC volunteers will also be educating visitors about the importance of balancing urban development and population growth with nature in order to keep the White Tanks wild.

White Tank Mountains Regional Connectivity Initiative Speaker Series: Session #3
2021-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | AZ
A Connectivity Vision: Protecting Place and Passage for Wildlife and People
Where: Join via Zoom / Registration required HERE.
Hosted by White Tank Mountains Conservancy (WTMC) and Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)
This final session in the speaker series will be focused on envisioning a more connected world, for people and wildlife. Join experts for a compelling vision for ecologically sustainable desert cities that integrate the natural and built environment to harness ecosystem services that promote a high quality of life, economic opportunity, and conservation of rich natural history in the region. We will learn about the perspective of a younger generation on open space, the potential economic gains of open space in communities, and opportunities to blend development solutions for flood control, open space, and recreation to maximize ecosystem services. We will close the series with a vision for the future and a path forward to collaborate with the WTMC.
Presenters:

Mayor Eric Orsborn, City of Buckeye
Mayor Skip Hall, City of Surprise
Todd Hornback, DMB Community Life, Chief Advancement Officer
Jay Hicks, Dig Studio, Sr. Principal
Dana Warnecke, White Tank Mountains Conservancy, Consultant
Paige Shoblom, Arizona State University, Student

White Tank Mountains Regional Connectivity Initiative Speaker Series: Session #2
2021-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | AZ
Booming Cities – a Tale of Urban Expansion in Western Maricopa County
Where: Join via Zoom / Registration required HERE.
Hosted by White Tank Mountains Conservancy (WTMC) and Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)
Join experts for a detailed look at planned urban growth within the Connectivity Initiative’s focal area and the reason the connectivity imperative exists. This session will begin with the broad context of west valley growth, as it relates to economic development and quality of life in the region. Representatives from the cities of Buckeye and Surprise will discuss future land use, transportation, parks and recreation plans and goals. We will examine the outdoor recreation values of two regional parks within the White Tank Mountains, including visitor use and the economic impact these parks contribute to the region. We will learn how the WTMC’s Regional Connectivity Initiative could contribute to the long-term vision for the Maricopa County park system.
Presenters:

Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC, CEO
Councilmember Chris Judd, City of Surprise
R.J. Cardin, Director, Maricopa County Parks Department
Adam Copeland, City of Buckeye, Deputy Director of Planning
Robert J. Wisener, City of Buckeye, Administration & Project Manager

White Tank Mountains Regional Connectivity Initiative Speaker Series: Session #1
2021-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | AZ
What’s at Stake: White Tank Mountains, a Sonoran Desert Legacy
Where: Join via Zoom / Registration required HERE.
Hosted by White Tank Mountains Conservancy (WTMC) and Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)
Join us for a regional perspective on the values of the White Tank Mountains as open space in Maricopa County, with a summary on the unique biodiversity of the region. The WTMC will provide a short history on the Regional Connectivity Initiative and the connectivity imperative to keep the White Tank Mountains wild. Local experts will join us to discuss current research on wildlife movement in the region, and how building communities around the natural environment can leverage many ecosystem services that enhance the quality of life in local communities.
Presenters:

Sidney Ashby, Poet / Student
Annia Quiroz, Central Arizona Conservation Alliance, Engagement Coordinator
Dana Warnecke, White Tank Mountains Conservancy, Biological Consultant
Scott Sprague, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Project Manager/Road Ecologist
Kaela Hamilton, Arizona State University, Graduate Student
Dr. Paul J. Coseo, Arizona State University, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture / Senior Sustainability Scientist

Desert Defenders at Waterfall Trailhead in White Tank Mountain Regional Park
2021-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 | White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Desert Defenders team members will be at the Waterfall Trailhead in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park from 9 am – 11 am on Saturday, October 9. They will be educating residents and visitors about the invasive plant species that threaten the mountains and recruiting volunteers for mapping using a mobile app.

White Tank Wild Day
2021-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ
8 a.m. at Skyline Regional Park, N. Watson Road in Buckeye, Mayor Eric Orsborn (Buckeye) will be present to formally declare April 22 “White Tanks Wild Day.” Mayor Skip Hall (Surprise), Councilman Chris Judd (Surprise, and a WTMC board member), and Councilwoman Wally Campbell (Goodyear) will be present to offer support. The public is encouraged to attend in person or watch the broadcast via the White Tank Mountain’s Facebook feed.
6 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds from sales at Ebb and Flow Coffee Co., located at 21084 W. Main Street in Verrado, will be donated to the WTMC. Be sure to try their new “White Tank Wild Latte,” a white chocolate cherry latte, in celebration of White Tank Wild Day. Check out the company’s Instragram @ebbandflowcoffeeco for photos and info.
See the Press Release Here
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10th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
2020-03-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-29 10:00 - 15:00 | White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Come for the art, stay for the scenery and stop by the Conservancy table to learn more about the importance of preserving the beautiful White Tank Mountains. Check out Gary Miller’s unique Saguaro Boots, a perfect desert souvenir with all proceeds benefitting the Conservancy.

Buckeye Air Fair
2020-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 S Palo Verde Rd, Buckeye, AZ, 85326, United States
Stop by and chat with Conservancy volunteers while enjoying a thrill-filled day of air and ground displays. Rudy the Roadrunner will be making a guest appearance! You will find us in the Arizona SciTech Festival area.

Outdoor Adventure Day
2020-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Bring the family and join in the fun activities happening throughout the park. Stop by the Nature Center and visit with Conservancy volunteers. Rudy the Roadrunner will also be there to entertain and educate children of all ages.

For Goodness Snakes!
2020-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | White Tank Mountain Regional Library, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Join Conservancy volunteers and naturalists, Chuck & Betty Mulcahy, for a fascinating presentation on the important role that snakes play in desert life. There will be an opportunity to get up close and personal with several non-venomous species, including Rex, the Kingsnake, and some of his scaly friends!

Desert Defenders Invasive Species Training
2020-01-18 09:30 - 12:00 | White Tank Mountain Regional Park Nature Center, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Learn how to identify, map and remove invasive plant species at Maricopa County parks using a map-based mobile app. Volunteers are needed to help!
Space is limited.
Register: signup.com/go/VoemWRc
