Home to gardens from around the world, Sonoran Desert habitat, and one-of-a-kind geologic features, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is an immense outdoor classroom for all ages.

Programs

Boyce Thompson Arboretum offers a wide range of tours throughout the year interpreting plants, wildlife, and ecology. Classes range from arts and culture to wellness for both adults and children For the full schedule of tours and classes visit our events calendar

Eucalyptus Trees from below

Forest Bathing

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yoga mats rolled up on a table outside

Family Yoga

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Clippers, plant, and dirt on a table

Master Gardeners

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Nature Photography

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Hands holding and playing a sound bowl

Sound Meditation

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Tai Chi

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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!

Get tickets at the link in bio.

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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.

Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10 am - 12 pm

Plan your visit at the link in bio.

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Happy Earth Day!

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.

Plan your visit at the link in bio.

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Riparian area play an extremely important role to the Arizona ecosystem.

This Arbor Day, help us continue to protect the Queen Creek Riparian Area. Donate to our Greatest Needs Fund at the link in bio.

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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.

Member Adult: $15
Non-member Adult: $30

Register at the link in bio.

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Prickly, but beautiful - Cactus flower season is something you don`t want to miss!

Plan your visit at the link in bio.

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The vibrant flowers of the Schotia brachypetala

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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