Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Saguaro Fruit Harvest
High summer is the beginning of the O’odham calendar, as this is the time to harvest saguaro fruit.
Spend the morning gathering fruit in the O’odham manner, using a harvesting pole made from the ribs of the giant cactus. The class begins with a blessing and song by our O’odham friends who share their family stories about the importance of the saguaro. We learn about different ways that the fruit is prepared and preserved, and about the animals that use the saguaro for food and shelter. This class will take place from 7 – 11 a.m., and is entirely outdoors at a site a couple of miles from the Museum.
Instructor(s): Jesus Garcia and Sonya Norman
Where to Meet: Corner of Sandario Rd and Ft. Lowell Rd. Look for row of mailboxes. A map will be sent the week before.
What to Bring: Hat, long sleeves and pants, close-toed shoes for walking through the desert, water bottle, a small bucket/yogurt container. The Museum will have buckets for collecting. You will transfer your harvested fruit into your own smaller container to bring home.
$66.00 per Adult-Non Member
- Audience: Adult
- Genre: Field Sciences
- Type: Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Workshop
