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.
Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden! Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the…
Postcards of Joy | A Creative Block Printing Workshop
February 28th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Guided by travelling artist Shannon Rose Moriarty, create postcards that capture the moments that bring you the most joy, whether they’re big or small. This workshop will encourage participants to design postcards that celebrate happiness,…
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…
Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden! Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of 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…
Pick up new plants for your garden or landscape at Boyce Thompson Arboretum’s Spring Plant Sale. This spring`s sale offers many native and desert adapted plants, including:
🌱 Native Wildflowers and Shrubs 🌱 A Variety of Agaves 🌱 Conophytums and Lithops 🌱 Turbinicarpus and Leuchtenbergia Cactus 🌱 Boojum Trees and more!
March 14-29, 8 am - 5 pm at Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E Arboretum Way Superior, AZ 85173 Members save 20% and get early access to the sale on March 13
Bring home some beautiful and water-wise plants this spring.
One of the many sights you can see when birding at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. A Broad-tailed Hummingbird stopping for a drink outside our Smith Greenhouses.
Pause and experience Arizona`s wildlife. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
Mountain Aloes (Aloe marlothii) are livening up the trails with their fiery blooms.
The mountain aloe is native to South Africa. Characterized by its branched inflorescence, a cluster of flowers on a branch or a system of branches, mountain aloes can have up to 50 flower stalks on one plant.
That many flowers makes these aloes a favorite among pollinators. Pause to watch these plants and you are likely to see bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Explore all of the aloe blooms Boyce Thompson Arboretum has to offer. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
Our Spring Plant Sale kicks off in two weeks! Shop new trees, shrubs, perennials, and more for your garden or landscape at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. This plant sale features an array of plants from around the world, including Arizona native plants and plants native to the other southwestern states and northern Mexico. These plants are better adapted to a climate like ours, making them more sustainable and water-wise.
The Spring Plant Sale will be open to the public March 14 – March 29 from 8 am – 5 pm, daily.
BTA Members receive 20% off during plant sales and get early access to the sale on March 13! Not yet a member? Sign up today to shop the sale early and save time in line.
Did you know the difference between palms and cycads?
Cycads date back to about 280 million years ago (that`s before dinosaurs!). Unlike palms, which attract pollinators with flowers, cycads are gymnosperms that produce seeds in woody cones. Cycads are more closely related to conifers than their look-a-like palms.
Check out these cycads during your next trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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