Arboretum Hours
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Admission
Adult
Youth (Ages 13-17)
Child (Ages 5 – 12)
Members & Children under 5
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General Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines to make your visit safe and enjoyable:
- Stay on designated trails at all times.
- Leashed and well-behaved pets are welcome! Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet and under the physical control of the owner. Pet owners are responsible for cleanup.
- Open flames of any kind are not permitted
- Children must be closely supervised by an adult at all times.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum except in the main parking lot in front of the Visitor Center.
- Do not pick flowers, fruits, or plant parts from any plant.
- Do not remove anything from the Arboretum grounds including plants, leaves, flowers, fruits, sticks, rocks, feathers or wildlife.
- Do not damage or harm any plant or animal.
- The use of drones is strictly prohibited.
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Yucca blooms are taking off across the Arboretum.
Experience the vibrant colors and diverse landscapes of Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Don`t let the heat stop you from bird watching. Spring and Summer bring out some of our most popular desert dwellers.
Interested in joining our birdwatching community at Boyce Thompson Arboretum? Bird walks return in June on every first Wednesday of the month at 6:15 am. You can also see what Arboretum birds other people are spotting on eBird!
Explore over 200 species of birds. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
Pictured: A Yellow Breasted Chat in the Wallace Desert Garden
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April is National Native Plant Month! Choosing native plants for your garden or landscape supports local ecosystems, reduces the need for pesticides, and reduces water use.
Stop by our Arboretum gift shop and pick up an Arizona native plant for your space. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Queen butterflies on a Mesquite bloom
Learn about commonly found butterfly species and their host plants with a butterfly expert from Central Arizona Butterfly Association.
Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a tour or walk, sign up at the Welcome Center. Reservations are NOT accepted.
Walk size: 15 people
Free with admission
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Join us this Saturday for an Arbor Day Celebration!
Honor and celebrate the amazing world of trees! Families can enjoy a variety of tree-themed activities, hands-on crafts, and nature fun from 10 am - 12 pm.
Girl Scouts who attend will earn the requirements for the Tree Promise Patch. The patch can be purchased for the council shop.
All activities are free with admission—come grow, learn, and celebrate trees with us!
Get tickets at the link in bio.
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Celebrate Arbor Day with Boyce Thompson Arboretum!
Families can enjoy a variety of tree-themed activities, hands-on crafts, and nature fun on April 25th.
Girl Scouts who attend will earn the requirements for the Tree Promise Patch. The patch can be purchased for the council shop. All activities are free with admission—come grow, learn, and celebrate trees with us.
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Happy Earth Day!
At Boyce Thompson Arboretum we work to inspire appreciation and stewardship of desert plants, wildlife, and ecosystems. Spend some time outside today and notice all the desert has to offer.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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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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