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Community Events for St George, UT - Edible Plants

Edible Plants Date: May. 10, 2008 Start Time: 12:00 AM

Details: Join our naturalist for a foray into the world of edible (and not-so-edible) plants of southern Utah. We will learn how to identify plants in the field and the history of edible plant usage among Zion area Native Americans and pioneers. Learn why “if it looks good in the desert, you probably shouldn’t eat it!” The group will examine plants from desert trumpet to miner’s lettuce. The instructor will also discuss the ethics and legalities of wild plant collection. We’ll share some historic recipes and do up to 8 miles of moderately paced hiking. Limited to 11 participants. Fee: $50 Ages: 16 years and up Instructor: Ron Kay Meets: 9 am at the Zion National Park Human History Museum Address: Zion National Park Contact Info: Call 435-772-3262 OR 800-635-3959 or go to www.zionpark.org 435-772-3264 OR 800-

Join our naturalist for a foray into the world of edible (and not-so-edible) plants of southern Utah. We will learn how to identify plants in the field and the history of edible plant usage among Zion area Native Americans and pioneers. Learn why “if it looks good in the desert, you probably shouldn’t eat it!” The group will examine plants from desert trumpet to miner’s lettuce. The instructor will also discuss the ethics and legalities of wild plant collection. We’ll share some historic recipes and do up to 8 miles of moderately paced hiking. Limited to 11 participants. Fee: $50 Ages: 16 years and up Instructor: Ron Kay Meets: 9 am at the Zion National Park Human History Museum

Address: Zion National Park
Contact Info: Call 435-772-3262 OR 800-635-3959 or go to www.zionpark.org 435-772-3264 OR 800-