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Mesquite Walkabout in Tempe

June 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Saturday, June 22nd at 8 am.

Join Don Titmus and Jordan Stejskal as they take you on a walking tour of the mesquite trees in Rio Salado Park.

You  will see, smell, touch, and taste mesquite trees and beans as you take our walking class and learn how to collect mesquite beans.

Improve your mesquite pod harvesting awareness through this annual refresher class. Depending on the weather and the trees, you might even be able to start your harvest.

More details will be provided in the registration confirmation email.

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Suggested donation $10 per person

Here’s what to expect:

  • How to identify native mesquite trees.
  • How to taste test your mesquite pods to get the flavors you like.
  • When and how to harvest the pods safely.
  • Tricks on on how to collect pods easier.
  • And we will chat about how to dry and store the pods until they are milled!

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Details

Date:
June 22, 2024
Time:
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Event Category:

Venue

Rio Salado Park, Tempe
1325 E. Curry Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281 United States + Google Map

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