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Critter Crawl – Night Tour
Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, get the knowledge you need to be prepared for your own night-time treks. Preregistration is required and limited to 25 guests. For your safety, children 4 and under are not permitted.
Distance: Each experience is unique and follows the critters. However, you will walk no more than 1 mile.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Content Notice: This tour contains content regarding snakes, spiders, scorpions, bugs, owls, and other nighttime animals. The arboretum is primarily dark at night and has limited artificial lighting.
What to bring/wear: Close-toed shoes, plenty of water (at least 32oz/person), flashlights/headlamps for each member of your party, and snacks (if needed). Our gift shop will NOT be open to purchase water bottles or snacks.
Trail conditions: Trails are mostly flat, hard-packed dirt with small portions of sand and cobblestone. Trails are not leveled and contain uneven terrain, humps, and dips. Trail width is at minimum 2 ft across.
Restrooms: Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located in the Visitor’s Center.
Register Here: https://7830.blackbaudhosting.com/7830/Critter-Crawl-Night-Tour-15Aug2025-2
Questions? Please email [email protected] or call (520) 689-4525
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Have you ever been to the STEM Dugout at a Diamondbacks game?
Presented by @resolutioncopper, the STEM Dugout features education displays and learning activities for kids of all ages! You can find the Dugout near section 327 on Chase Field`s upper concourse.
We had the privilege of participating during yesterday`s game, and will be back Wednesday, August 26th! If you happen to be there, stop by to learn about desert plants and their pollinators. We hope to see you there!
#Diamondbacks #stemdugout #STEMLearning #btarboretum #natureeducation #planteducation #NatureForKids
Have you tried a jujube before? They`re yummiest when brown and slightly wrinkly and taste similar to dates! They are a favorite sweet treat for our local wildlife.
#jujube #jujubetree #wildfruit #aznature #plantlovers #plantfacts
Tickets are now on sale for Boyce Thompson Arboretum’s fourth annual Green Gala!
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars while supporting our mission to inspire appreciation and stewardship of desert plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through education, research, and conservation.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, you will enjoy fine dining, meaningful connections, and a special program put together just for you.
🗓️Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕛Time: 4:00-8:00pm
📍Location: Hill House Property
38815 E Arboretum Way
Superior, AZ 85713
Visit the link in our bio to get tickets today!
Something new is sprouting at the Arboretum!
Next time you visit us, you may notice a little extra dust in the Children`s Garden! It will be closed for a few months while under renovation, with an expected reopening in December 2026.
Some of the exciting changes include:
🌿Updating the existing pavilion into a more open outdoor classroom featuring flexible seating for children, caregivers, and school groups during programs and events.
🌿Integrated nature play elements to encourage curiosity, creativity, and unstructured explorations for kids.
🌿Curated spaces for new programming debuting with the re-opening of the garden.
Once complete, the Children`s Garden will offer an engaging destination for kids to discover, explore, and learn.
This project is made possible through the generous support of @resolutioncopper We look forward to sharing this updated space with you soon!
#childrensgarden #natureeducation #natureplay #OutdoorLearning #btarboretum
Summer blooms add a delightful splash of color to the desert landscape. Seeing something so light and dainty grow on a spiky cactus is a beautiful juxtoposition, reminding us that life can be found in the most unexpected places.
#desertblooms #summerblooms #cactusflowers #arizonaflowers #desertflowers #naturelovers
Do you love vultures? Come enjoy vulture themed activities for all ages Saturday, September 5th from 6:30 am-12:00 pm. Activities include:
🪶Vulture Watch Party
🪶Birding Crash Course
🪶Craft Table
🪶Vulture Discovery Table
No binoculars? No problem! Check out a pair of binoculars at our Welcome Center.
Best of all, it`s free with admission. We hope to see you there!
#VultureEducation #VultureAwarenessDay #turkeyvulture #birdlovers #BirdEducation #FamilyFun #thingstodoaz
Did you know the name "Boojum" comes from a Lewis Carroll poem?
In "The Hunting of the Snark," Lewis Carroll describes a boojum as a dangerous, mystical creature that causes victims to disappear. Because Fouquieria columnaris looks so strange and unusual, it became known as a Boojum Tree!
Fortunately the Boojum Tree will not cause you to disappear, so you can enjoy these Wondlerland-esque trees up close!
#boojumtree #fouquieriacolumnaris #plantfacts #deserttrees #desertplants #arizonaplants
Did you know the Desert Spiny Lizard can change color? This adaptation is called metachromatism.
☀️In the heat, their skin lightens, reflecting sunlight to stay cool.
❄️In cool temperatures, they turn darker, helping them absorb heat from the sun.
The Desert Spiny Lizard can be found throughout most of Arizona, including right here at Boyce Thompson Arboretum! Next time you visit, keep an eye out for these little guys.
#desertspinylizard #metachromatic #WildlifeAdaptations #desertlizards #desertreptiles #animallovers #arizonawildlife