Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Edible Desert Plant Hike

Starting from the Cottonwood Day Use Area, we will head through pipeline canyon in search of wild desert edible plants that will be blooming or fruiting after the winter rains. Along the hike you will learn how to forage responsibly, what plants are medicinal, and about the native peoples of the region and their relationship with the wild edible foods. At the top of Yavapai point you will be able to take in breathtaking views of Lake Pleasant as well as the Hieroglyphic and Bradshaw Mountains.

MEETING LOCATION: Cottonwood Day Use area north end of Lake Pleasant Regional Park

To register, please email Ranger at Derik.rodgers@maricopa.gov with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back ASAP so those on the waiting list may be contacted. Registration for this program will close on 2/9/24.