Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Bounty Plant Hike

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park and learn about the many native edible and medicinal plants that are found in the Sonoran Desert. 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 stops to take in views and talk about plants found along the trail. If conditions are right, there may be a possibility to try several of the edible plants. No pets, please. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. MEETING LOCATION: Nature center parking lot at the Overton trailhead Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dBZhethymeSfeRYQA Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 8 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 3/3/26.