Event · Outdoors

Desert Defenders Seed Toss — White Tank Mountain

When

Sun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AM–10:30 AM

Where

White Tank Mountain Regional Park — Area #4 parking lot20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Families encouraged; recommended at least five years of age; parents must be present for minors

Cost

No program fee printed; park entry fee applies

Organizer

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation

Families can help restore the desert at White Tank Mountain Regional Park by flinging native seed pellets, made earlier in the year, into the park's landscape as part of Maricopa County Parks' Desert Defenders project. The seeds are chosen for their resilience in the local environment. Volunteers meet at the Area #4 parking lot at 8 a.m. and hike along nature trails to spread the seed until about 10:30 a.m.; the county says when a hike will exceed 2 miles round trip. Bring work gloves, water and a snack, and wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants and closed-toe shoes. Family participation is encouraged, a parent must be present for minors, and participants are recommended to be at least five years old. Registration through sign-up.com is required, and the event may be cancelled if fewer than two people sign up.