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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Edible Desert Plant Hike

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the Sonoran Desert as you learn about the native foods that can be foraged in the park, as well as the native peoples that once harvested them.  

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.

  • Audience: Adults, Teens (13 - 18 years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Genre: Field Sciences
  • Type: Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk
  • Date Custom: 02/11/2025
  • Allowed Ages: Tweens, Teens, Adults

The event is finished.

Date

Feb 11 2025
Expired!

Time

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Cost

Free with Park Fee

Labels

West Valley STEM Hub

Location

Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown, AZ, 85342
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/lake-pleasant-regional-park/

Organizer

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Phone
602-506-2930
Email
maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/
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