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

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85144

(602) 506-2930 ext 7


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 and medicinal plants of the Sonoran Desert. We will walk along the Moonlight Trail and Service Roadidentifying native plants that have served as vital food and medicinal sources for generations of inhabitants. This 2.4-mile loop features mostly level terrain with some rocky sections and sandy washes. 

Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and hat. You may also want to bring a flashlight for the final portion of the hike. 

 

MEETING LOCATION: San Tan Trailhead 

 

Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aGiBtxrraJJSpZvL8 

 

Limit 2participants. To register, please call the San Tan Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 7 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 06/8/26.

 

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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