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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Edible Plants Hike
September 6 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Free with Park Fee
The hike will cover 2 miles round trip on a half paved and half dirt trail to a season waterfall with roundly 250 ft of elevation gain. This hike is rated as easy and has many benches along the way. Hikers will learn about how to harvest and identify a variety of in season wild edible plants however there will be no harvesting of the foods so that wildlife can survive the drier season in the park. Along the way you will step back in time as you walk through an ancient Hohokam village and learn about how they survived of the wild edible plants provided by the desert. Hikers should bring water, sunscreen and wear close toed shoes. Hiking poles can be helpful getting to and from the seasonal waterfall. Bathrooms and water are located at the parking lot.
MEETING LOCATION: Waterfall Trailhead
Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ejCkPm2DNamdnRXn6
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.
Limit 30 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 5 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 9/5/26.
Ages 9+