Mesquite Pod Harvest Demonstration & Recipe Exchange

Mesquite tree bean pods from the three common species - honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa), screwbean mesquite (Prosopis pubescens) and velvet mesquite (Prosopis velutina) - and fruit from the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) are some of our desert's greatest edible treasures. Mesquite flour has a low glycemic index and is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc. Saguaro fruits boast high vitamin C, B12, and dietary fiber.

Join VPA to learn how to harvest ripe pods and store them until you are ready to mill or grind the beans. This is an onsite talk and demonstration, designed to teach you to harvest from the mesquite trees you might have in your yard or neighborhood.

Bring water and a hat! We'll provide the demo tools. Also come prepared to share your favorite Mesquite and native food recipes with the other participants, if you know a good one. 

Thursday, July 2nd
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Suggested $10 donation upon arrival.

We look forward to seeing you there!