The mission of Boyce Thompson Arboretum is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of desert plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through education, research and conservation.”
Every visit supports research, environmental education, and directly benefits the mission and success of Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to…
All members are invited to join BTA Executive Director Kim Gray for a special walking tour through the Arboretum. Members will hear about the future vision for the arboretum, ongoing research initiatives and have the…
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-halfhour walk through…
Santa is coming to Boyce Thompson Arboretum on December 6 and 7 from 10 am – 2 pm! Stop by the Smith Greenhouses and get a photo with Santa. Bring your family (including four-legged family…
Celebrate the season with us at Holiday Hangout, happening Saturdays and Sundays from December 6th-21st! From 10 am – 3pm, shop local vendors and find one-of-a-kind gifts at our holiday marketplace. Holiday Hangout activities…
Because of you, wildlife at Boyce Thompson Arboretum has a safe place to thrive. By donating this Giving Tuesday, you help safeguard natural habitats and ensure animals like our band of Coati have a protected and flourishing home for the holidays.
As a thank you to our members for their support, members receive a 20% discount on plants and pots throughout the week!
All members are invited to join Arboretum Executive Director Kim Gray for a special walking tour through Boyce Thompson Arboretum on December 6th, from 8 am - 9 am. Members will hear about the future vision for the Arboretum, ongoing research initiatives, and have the chance to ask questions.
The tour is free for Members. Pre-registration is required.� Register at the link in bio.
After your tour, celebrate with us by stopping by our Holiday Hangout. Holiday Hangouts are Saturdays and Sundays, December 6th-21st.
The coati continue to graze throughout the Canyon Region of Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Our Myrtle Tree Tunnel has been nearly picked clean, but that isn`t the last stop for this band of coatimundi. In winter, the coati enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Pistache trees and, as always, the date palms in Palm Grove are a good place to look for them.
Have you spotted the coati yet this year? Plan your visit at the link in bio.
Whether you`re looking for a place to bring your family and friends this season or a break from the end-of-the-year chaos, Boyce Thompson Arboretum offers a relaxing escape for everyone. With over 130 acres of gardens, you`re sure to find a perfect outdoor getaway.
We invite you to #OptOutside with us today, and every day. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from Boyce Thompson Arboretum!
Thank you to all of our guests, members, and supporters. Because of you, we can continue our mission of inspiring appreciation and stewardship of desert plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through education, research, and conservation.
We are closed today, so our staff can spend time with their loved ones. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow for our normal operating hours....
Fall color is continuing to creep in across the Arboretum.
The trees at our suspension bridge are starting to turn, but they have not reached peak color yet. While the rain we`ve received over the past few months is much needed, it makes the leaves take a bit longer to change their color. We suspect peak color sometime in the first two weeks of December.
Follow us to stay up to date on fall color at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Curious about bird watching? Join Boyce Thompson Arboretum for a bird walk on December 3rd or 6th at 9 am. Bird walks are free with admission and first-come, first-served (limit 15).
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
