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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers! Whether they`re maintaining gardens, guiding tours, or educating visitors about the wildlife they see at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, their hard work and support play a vital role in keeping the Arboretum running.
This holiday season, shop local at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Make your holiday gifts extra special by getting them at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. When you make a purchase from the Arboretum gift shop, you`re not only supporting us, you are supporting all the local and small businesses that partner with us to sell their merchandise.
Through December 7th, members also receive 20% off plants and plant pots. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
This year, we`ve had the honor of watching a band of white-nosed coati roam Boyce Thompson Arboretum. The white-nosed coati (Nasua narica) is a member of the Procyonidae family, which includes raccoons and our Arizona state mammal, the ringtail.
If you`ve been waiting for fall color to plan your trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum, now is the time! Our Pistacia Grove is painted with beautiful yellows and oranges, and color is just about to take hold at the Suspension Bridge.
Glass in Flight at Night at Boyce Thompson Arboretum is updating its Friday–Sunday closing time to 8:00 p.m. Arboretum daytime hours remain the same: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily. For holiday closures and our full hours, please visit btarboretum.org. Thank you!...
From all of us at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, thank you!
On #GivingTuesday, we celebrate YOU! Our generous community that keeps our Arboretum vibrant and makes our work possible. As a nonprofit organization, the generosity of our visitors, members, donors, volunteers and community partners is critical to fulfilling our mission. Thank you!
This Giving Tuesday, you have the power to make a lasting impact at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. As our Board Vice Chair Joe Giacobazzi shares, the Arboretum’s beauty, research, and conservation work benefit all of humankind, and it is your support that makes this possible.
Because of you, we can provide education for all ages, preserve diverse arid-land plants, conduct meaningful ecological studies, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Everyone connects to the Arboretum in their own way, whether as hikers, families, gardeners, or nature lovers. You are the reason this place thrives.
Join Joe by making a Giving Tuesday gift today. You help protect this desert treasure for generations to come. Donate at the link in bio.
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