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.
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 chance to…
Branching Out | That's an OceLOT of Data: Wildlife Camera Findings from the Atascosa Complex in the US-Mexico Borderlands
May 8th, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
That’s an OceLOT of Data: Wildlife Camera Findings from the Atascosa Complex in the US-Mexico Borderlands Grow your knowledge with BTA at Branching Out, our in-person lecture series! Each month brings a new topic about…
Unleash your creativity amongst the inspiring beauty of Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Whether you’re an experienced painter or picking up a brush for the first time, all skill levels are invited to join. All supplies are…
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
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.
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.
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!
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