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.
Join us at Boyce Thompson Arboretum for our third annual Arbor Day Celebration as we honor and celebrate the amazing world of trees! Families can enjoy a variety of tree-themed activities, hands-on crafts, and nature…
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…
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!
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.
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.
Join us for the last Yoga in the Garden session of the season.
Relax and restore in this all-levels yoga class held outside in the tranquil setting of the Arboretum. During this class, participants are shown how to mindfully move through gentle postures with breath awareness to promote relaxation, flexibility, and circulatory health.
If you couldn`t make it to Flavor of Arizona today, there`s still Sunday!
Taste, sip, and shop all things Arizona while exploring stunning desert trails. Amazing local vendors from across the state will be in our Picnic Area from 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday, April 19th.
Flavor of Arizona is Free with Admission. Get tickets at the link in bio.
Going by the names weeping boer-bean, tree fuchsia, African greenheart and African walnut, this desert legume lights up the trails with it`s red blooms. The tree is native to the sub-tropical regions of southern Africa. Similarly to other legumes, its seed pods have historically been used for food.
Explore over 100 species of legumes at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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