Check out this huge mesquite tree! The Great Mesquite is estimated to be over 200 years old and has the distinction of being one of the "great trees of the old Pueblo." These landmark trees, serve as living historical links to the region's frontier, indigenous, and natural history. The nutritious seed pods ripen in late summer and provide a vital source of food for wildlife. Mesquite bark is used to make baskets, fabric, and medicine. If only trees could talk, I bet it has some stories over 200

Eat Mesquite Pods