Desert Botanical Garden: Prickly Pear Harvesting

The prickly pear cactus is a treasure used as a food, in first aid and as a medicinal for certain conditions. But how do you get past the spines? Join us as we reveal the best techniques for harvesting, cleaning, processing and eating this amazing cactus. Taste a variety of foods made with the bright red prickly pear fruit and the green pads.

Instructed by Desert Awareness Committee. Garden admission included with class purchase.