Wednesday, October 16, 2024
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park as you learn about the native edible
plants and the first peoples that used them. Click program title for more details.
The moderate hike will cover 4 miles and gain 150ft along sections of the Spur Cross and Maricopa and follow a dry creek bed. Along the hike Participants will learn about the many native edible plants that can be harvested throughout the year. If conditions are good participates will have the opportunity to try in season desert edible plants. The history of the Hohokam and their use of native plants will also be covered on the hike. Please make sure to have plenty of water on the hike as there is no water available in the park. MEETING LOCATION: Spur Cross Trailhead / covered picnic table Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Cave Creek 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 10/14/24.