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Riparian area play an extremely important role to the Arizona ecosystem.
This Arbor Day, help us continue to protect the Queen Creek Riparian Area. Donate to our Greatest Needs Fund at the link in bio.
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Join us for the last Yoga in the Garden session of the season.
Relax and restore in this all-levels yoga class held outside in the tranquil setting of the Arboretum. During this class, participants are shown how to mindfully move through gentle postures with breath awareness to promote relaxation, flexibility, and circulatory health.
Member Adult: $15
Non-member Adult: $30
Register at the link in bio.
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Prickly, but beautiful - Cactus flower season is something you don`t want to miss!
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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If you couldn`t make it to Flavor of Arizona today, there`s still Sunday!
Taste, sip, and shop all things Arizona while exploring stunning desert trails. Amazing local vendors from across the state will be in our Picnic Area from 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday, April 19th.
Flavor of Arizona is Free with Admission. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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The vibrant flowers of the Schotia brachypetala
Going by the names weeping boer-bean, tree fuchsia, African greenheart and African walnut, this desert legume lights up the trails with it`s red blooms. The tree is native to the sub-tropical regions of southern Africa. Similarly to other legumes, its seed pods have historically been used for food.
Explore over 100 species of legumes at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Puya spathaceae is in bloom!
This Puya is part of the Wallace Garden collection and is blooming for the first time since it was moved to the arboretum 6 years ago.
This species of Puya is characterized by its narrow, tubular flowers, which vary in color from dark green to indigo. Puya can take many years to produce flowers, so seeing them is a special treat.
Check out this rare bloom in the South American Loop in the Wallace Garden.
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Learn about the lesser known part of the Gila manroot vine.
Tubers of the Gila manroot (Marah gilensis) can weigh up to 50 lbs, while the vine can trail up to 6 feet. The perennial vine is native to the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
Plan your visit and explore fascinating native plants at btarboretum.org.
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You look like you need to spend a morning at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Through April, we`re open 7 am - 5 pm daily (last admission at 4 pm). Enjoy the coolest part of the day with us!
Get tickets at the link in bio.
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