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                <title>Black Rock Loop Archeology</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 5/23/2013 9:00:00 AM: On this 1.5 mile hike, on an easy trail (with some climbing) you will get to view evidence left by people who lived in our Valley long before any European visited our shores. Joe Weber will take you to areas not usually accessible to the public. There is some rock climbing involved so wear good shoes. Meet at Area 4 at 9:00 am.  No dogs please.<br/>Area 4<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Tales from the Sonoran Desert at White Tank Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:52:25 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 5/23/2013 11:00:00 AM: Come and hear stories and legends about the desert southwest from renowned story teller, Joyce Story. This is a great family event.<br/>Nature Center Classroom.<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>***CANCELLED***Brown Bag - Scorpion Facts and Myths</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 5/24/2013 12:00:00 PM: There are a lot of tall tales about the scorpions that populate our desert. Come and learn the truths, myths and some interesting stories about these creatures. Bring your lunch if you like. It is a short 1 hour program. It may not interest very young children.<br/>Nature Center Classroom.<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>**CANCELLED**Tales from the Sonoran Desert at White Tank Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:55:38 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 5/25/2013 11:00:00 AM: Come and hear stories and legends about the desert southwest from renowned story teller, Joyce Story. This is a great family event.<br/>Nature Center Classroom<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>The Saguaro - White Tank Park Library Series</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 5/25/2013 11:00:00 AM: Learn all about this giant icon of the desert. This plant symbolizes Arizona, but why does it have such a limited growth area and how does it survive here? Come to the Library classroom to learn the answers to these questions. We will be going outside for a very short time to actually see them in the wild.<br/>White Tank Mountain Library Classroom<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Summer Hiking 101 at White Tank Park</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 5/31/2013 11:00:00 AM: Hiking in the summer can be risky at best, especially if you are not prepared. This class will give you a few common sense tips that will minimize any problems you may encounter on summer outings.<br/>Nature Center<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Mammals of the Southwest at White Tanks Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:30:03 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/1/2013 11:00:00 AM: We will address some of the myths and facts about the animals that make the Sonoran Desert their home. Learn what distinguishes a mammal from other creatures. Have you ever heard the term diphyodont? You will know what it is after the class.<br/>Classroom<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Brown Bag - Gopher Snakes</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/7/2013 12:00:00 PM: The Gopher Snake is one of Arizona’s larger snakes. What is unique about it? Bring your lunch and learn some facts in this short (1 hour) presentation. We will be in the Nature Center classroom.<br/>Nature Center classroom<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Snake Feeding at White Tank Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:32:15 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/7/2013 3:00:00 PM: You can learn about the habits of some of the creatures of the desert by coming into the Visitor’s Center during feeding time. (Caution – creatures are fed live animals so this could be upsetting to some people).<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Tales of the Sonoran Desert at White Tank Park</title>
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                <guid isPermaLink="false">Tales of the Sonoran Desert at White Tank Park 4/14/2013 8:23:29 AM</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:23:29 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/11/2013 10:00:00 AM: A great family event that provides both entertainment and a history of the areas in and around the White Tank Mountains. Dr. Joyce Story delivers stories and anecdotes at 10:00 am in the Nature Center classroom.<br/>Nature Center Classroom<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Archeology at White Tank Park (time change)</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:33:23 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/15/2013 8:30:00 AM: - Join Rangers on a trip to some of the lesser seen petroglyph sites in White Tank Park. Learn some of the possible connections between the rock art and the lives of the Hohokam who lived in the Valley of the Sun. There is some climbing and the hike may be too advanced for young children. No dogs please.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Desert 101 - Summer Series</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/15/2013 11:00:00 AM: Learn about being safe in the desert during the summer season. There are lots of other dangers other than the heat so be prepared. Class will be held in the Library Classroom at 11:00 am.<br/>Nature Center Classroom<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Dad and Snakes and other things at White Tank Park</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/16/2013 11:00:00 AM: Bring Dad, on Father’s Day to the White Tank Nature Center for a talk about cold blooded creatures that inhabit our desert. This is not a hiking event but you are welcome to hike any one of our many trails after the talk although it will be a little warm out<br/>Nature Center<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Family Moonlight Hike at White Tank Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:18:57 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/21/2013 7:30:00 PM: Walking into Waterfall Canyon in the moonlight will give you a different perspective on the beauty of the Uplands Desert. We will discuss the unique changes in the desert after the sun sets. Meet at Area 6. Bring a flashlight, scorpion lights and bug repellent. No dogs please.<br/>Area 6<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Snake Feeding at White Tank Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:20:13 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/22/2013 3:00:00 PM: You can learn about the habits of some of the creatures of the desert by coming into the Visitor’s Center during feeding time. (Caution – creatures are fed live animals so this could be upsetting to some people).<br/>Nature Center<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Adult Moonlight Hike at White Tank Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:21:20 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/22/2013 7:30:00 PM: Walking into Waterfall Canyon in the moonlight will give you a different perspective on the beauty of the Uplands Desert. We will discuss the unique changes in the desert after the sun sets. Meet at Area 6. Bring a flashlight and bug repellent. No dogs please. – No one under 16 years of age please.<br/>Area 6<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Tales of the Sonoran Desert at White Tank Park</title>
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                <guid isPermaLink="false">Tales of the Sonoran Desert at White Tank Park 4/14/2013 8:24:28 AM</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:24:28 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/25/2013 10:00:00 AM: A great family event that provides both entertainment and a history of the areas in and around the White Tank Mountains. Dr. Joyce Story delivers stories and anecdotes at 10:00 am in the Nature Center classroom.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Brown Bag - Desert Tortoise at White Tank Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:22:53 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/28/2013 12:00:00 PM: This living dinosaur has survived for millions of years. Do you want to know why? Come to the Nature Center classroom to find out. Feel free to bring your lunch for this short (1 hour) presentation.<br/>Nature Center<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Desert Edibles at White Tank Park</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:24:31 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/29/2013 11:00:00 AM: This classroom presentation will provide you with some interesting information about the nutritional and edible plants that surround us in the desert. How did the native of the area use these plants? What plants show up on our modern grocery shelves? You will be surprised.<br/>Nature Center<br/><br/> ]]></description>
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