Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve

The Riparian areas of the Sonoran Desert offer a unique experience of desert plants and animals who live near water. On this exciting plant walk, you’ll learn to identify medicinal and edible Sonoran plants who prefer to grow in washes and along riverbanks. We’ll also get to see waterfowl that don’t hang around in the dryer parts of the desert.

This walk is suitable for all skill levels and is on a paved surface.

Candice is certified in wilderness first aid and austere medicine and will be prepared for your safety. If you have allergies or asthma, please do not forget your epi-pen, inhaler, or anything else that will keep you well.  Sturdy shoes and one liter of water are required, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended. Anyone arriving unprepared (sandals, no water) will be turned away without a refund.

$35

Refund Policy: All credit card refunds will be charged a $5.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or cancellations 5 days or less before class.

PLEASE NOTE:  I will not be requiring participants to wear a mask as this is an outdoor activity.

Directions will be emailed to participants 48 hours in advance.

Location: Salt River

The Sonoran Desert has provided food, medicine, and shelter to the first people of this land for thousands of years. Did you know 60% of our plants are medicinal? In this exciting plant walk, you’ll learn to identify some of our favorite plants, as well as their ethnobotanical and contemporary uses in food and medicine. Bring your camera and a notebook! After this class, you’ll be able to impress your friends with your botanical knowledge!

Participants must be able to walk at least one mile on rocky desert terrain. The walk is easy, but if you use an assistive device please consider joining us for our plant walk on December 5, which will be on a paved surface.

Candice is certified in wilderness first aid and austere medicine and will be prepared for your safety. If you have allergies or asthma, please do not forget your epi-pen, inhaler, or anything else that will keep you well.  Sturdy shoes and one liter of water are required, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended. Anyone arriving unprepared (sandals, no water) will be turned away without a refund.

Refund Policy: All credit card refunds will be charged a $5.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or cancellations 5 days or less before class.

PLEASE NOTE:  I will not be requiring participants to wear a mask as this is an outdoor activity. Directions will be emailed to registered participants 48 hours before class time.