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America 250: Edible Gifts of the Earth (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Saturday, June 20, 2026
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

(602) 506-2930 ext 3


Celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year by discovering the desert's bounty on a guided sunset hike. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 evening hike to explore the edible plants of the Sonoran Desert. We will walk along the Wagner Trailidentifying native plants that have served as vital food and medicinal sources for generations of inhabitants. This 2.2-mile loop is rated easyfeaturing gravelly terrain and 124 ft elevation change. 

Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water, and sunscreen/hat. Please arrive 15 minutes early to self-pay, use the campground restroom (no restrooms at the trailhead), and find the Wagner trailhead. 

 

MEETING LOCATION: Wagner Trailhead  

 

Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f2mR4iMEBXpwMg8r8 

 

To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext.3 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 6/18/26. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park. 

 
 

Phone: 602-506-2930

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