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Welcome to the White Mountain Nature Center (WMNC) web site!
WMNC is your gateway to enjoying and understanding the ecology of the beautiful White Mountains region of Arizona.
In the White Mountains, diversity abounds as you climb from grasslands that are home to speedy pronghorn, through the world’s largest stand of ponderosa pine teeming with forest-dependent wildlife to windswept alpine tundra atop Mount Baldy (Arizona's second-highest point at 11,420 ft).
Mount Baldy's slopes are the headwaters for four major rivers that nourish rich streamside riparian habitats, fisheries, and the state’s thirsty human population.
Established in 2005, we are rapidly gaining momentum in completing our vision. For more information about our organization, see About Us. For information about upcoming events, see our event calendar.
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The Nature Center Complex
WMNC is located in Woodland Park in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ. We are currently planning our sustainable-constructed Nature Center complex. Our "green" building plans include classrooms, a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, interpretative areas, and more.
The current site plan, master site plan, and preliminary trail map are shown below.
| Current site plan (click to enlarge) |
Master site plan (click to enlarge) |
Trail map (click to enlarge) |
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Can You Make a Difference?
The Nature Center is largely funded by private donations. To grow and fully realize our mission, we need your help. The Nature Center is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. As such, your donations are tax deductible.