We will visit the beautiful Superstition mountains in the Far East Valley for this medicinal plant walk, explore the area and see what is in bloom!
The Sonoran Desert has provided food, medicine, and shelter to the first people of this land for thousands of years. Did you know that 60% of our desert plants are medicinal?
In this exciting plant walk, you’ll learn the following:
• Explore various medicinal and edible desert plant species.
• Learn how to identify these plants.
• Discover the historical (ethnobotanical) and medicinal uses of plants in the Sonoran Desert.
• Expand your knowledge of the food and medicine in your backyard.
Bring your camera and a notebook! After this class, you’ll be able to impress your friends with your botanical knowledge.
Location: Superstition Mountains - Apache Junction, Arizona
Class Fee: $40
Registration Information
Advance registration is required and closes at 8:00 p.m. Arizona time on Thursday, October 22. Space is limited.
This walk requires minimum enrollment. If the walk must be canceled, registered participants will be notified Thursday evening and may choose a full refund or transfer to another available walk.
Exact meeting, parking, and arrival instructions will be emailed to registered participants approximately 24 hours before the walk.
Participants must be at least 13 years old. Anyone under 18 must attend with a registered parent or legal guardian.
Find more information and registration here: https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/superstition-mountains-medicinal-plant-walk
Event venue
Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction, United States