Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Cactus Hike
The hike will be led by Ranger Derik and cover 3 miles round trip as an out and back on the Overton Trail. During the hike there will be frequent...
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Botany
Events for November 26, 2025
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Edible Plants Hike
This is a medium difficulty hike on sections of Moonlight, Stargazer, and San Tan trails. Along the way we’ll discuss some of the edible plants found in our desert. We’ll talk about how some of the ancient people of the desert used these plants for survival and how some of them have been used through...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert Palms
Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the Preserve’s historic stand of California fan palms, how these tropical trees are able to grow in the desert Southwest, and their importance to both wildlife and indigenous cultures. Did you know that these palms were sourced from a native population in Arizona? Find out more! MEETING LOCATION: Picnic...
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