Desert Plant Walk: Medicinal Plants of the Riparian Areas

Name: Desert Plant Walk: Medicinal Plants of the Riparian Areas
Start: 2026-03-26T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-26T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve

Schedule

Thu Mar 26 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Gilbert Riparian Preserve | Gilbert, AZ

Join Jennifer for a guided desert plant walk that takes place along the waterways of the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch and focuses on medicinal plants that grow in the wetter corridors of the Sonoran Desert. Riparian areas support a distinct group of plants adapted to seasonal flooding, groundwater access, and desert heat, offering a different learning context than upland desert environments.
This outdoor walk is designed for those interested in learning how desert plants are identified and worked with in herbal practice. We will observe plants in their growing environment and discuss how they have traditionally been used for food, medicine, and daily living.
Some plants discussed may also appear on other Desert Plant Walks throughout the season. Seeing the same species in different locations supports stronger recognition and practical plant knowledge.
This is an educational walk. No harvesting will take place.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ
Class Fee: $35
Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
**No walk-ups—exact meetup details emailed post-registration only**
Full details and registration are available through Desert Moon Botanicals:
https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/plant-walk-riparian