October – April: Open daily 8am – 5pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing.

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Walks & Tours

From daily general tours to specialty walks focusing on birds, ethnobotany or geology, you’ll find the perfect tour for you!
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Wallace Desert Garden

Now open, the new Wallace Desert Garden encompasses 13 acres, 1.5 miles of trails, and 5,000 new plantings in an incomparable setting.
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Classes & Programs

Enjoy classes ranging from gardening tips to gourd art and photography. Some classes and activities have fees.
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Nature Play

April 5th, 10:00 am12:00 pm

Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden! When: 10 am – 12 pm, Saturdays from October to April, no registration needed Where: Children’s Garden Cost: Free with admission Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us…

Flavor of Arizona

April 6th, 10:00 am3:00 pm

Join us for our third annual Flavor of Arizona Festival on April 6, 10 am – 3 pm. Vendors from all across the state will be onsite selling delicious food, refreshing beverages, and unique locally…

Forest Bathing

April 12th, 9:00 am11:30 am

Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led on a 2-and-a-half-hour walk through…

Nature Play

April 12th, 10:00 am12:00 pm

Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden! When: 10 am – 12 pm, Saturdays from October to April, no registration needed Where: Children’s Garden Cost: Free with admission Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us…

Yoga in the Garden

April 19th, 9:00 am10:00 am

Skillfully guided by certified yoga instructor Deb McClarnon, this transformative session unfolds in our garden’s idyllic surroundings. You’ll move through tranquil postures, harmonizing breath, and body to enhance flexibility and circulatory health. Space is limited,…

Events

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Each season brings exciting events and activities, from Family programs to specialty walks!

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One hundred years after our founding, we’ve found ourselves with an increasing need to support our collections and advance our conservation and community outreach efforts. Today, we invite you to join our “Propagating the Future” Campaign, our commitment to preserving our unique and important collection of plants and the surrounding ecosystem and expanding community access to resilient plants. Visit https://btarboretum.org/support or email [email protected] for more information. ...

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Surround yourself with beauty, and watch yourself bloom. ...

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Aloe`s unique shapes, sizes, and vibrant colors create a stunning display. ...

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Yesterday over 465 endangered desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) were once again released into Ayer Lake! ...

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Spring is putting on a show and it`s one you won`t want to miss. #explorepinal #visitphoenix #visitarizona #visitsuperior ...

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Last chance! Our Spring Plant Sale ends Sunday. Don’t miss out on the best plants once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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Fueling up, one bloom at a time. Can you guess how many flowers a hummingbird visits in a day?

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