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Mesquite Walkabout in Tempe

June 18, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Saturday, June 18th at 8 am.

Join Don Titmus as he takes 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 18, 2022
Time:
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Event Category:

Organizer

Fruit Tree Program

Venue

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

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