Critter Crawl – Night Tour
August 15th, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$10 – $15
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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It’s Day 4 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—today’s challenge is a fluttering favorite!
Capture a photo or short video of a butterfly enjoying the spring blooms at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Don’t forget to tag #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb so we can admire your butterfly moment!
Monday, May 12: Capture a photo or short video of a butterfly enjoying the spring blooms.
Tuesday, May 13: Find a tulip to celebrate #NationalTulipDay
Wednesday, May 14: Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share it—don’t forget to include its name!
Thursday, May 15: Find an art sculpture in the garden.
Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay
Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share!
Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers?
Snap a photo or quick video of them in action!
Happy Mothers Day!
Today’s Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt challenge is all about celebrating the moms and mother figures in our lives.
Bring them to Boyce Thompson Arboretum and snap a sweet photo together among the spring blooms.
Tag your pic with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to spread the love and be featured!
Sunday, May 11: Celebrate #MothersDay by sharing a photo of your mom or mother figure at your local public garden.
Monday, May 12: Capture a photo or short video of a butterfly enjoying the spring blooms.
Tuesday, May 13: Find a tulip to celebrate #NationalTulipDay
Wednesday, May 14: Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share it—don’t forget to include its name!
Thursday, May 15: Find an art sculpture in the garden.
Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay
Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share!
Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers?
Snap a photo or quick video of them in action!
It’s Day 2 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—and #WorldMigratoryBirdDay!
Keep your eyes to the skies—today’s challenge: snap a photo of a bird at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Tag your pics with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb for a chance to be featured!
Let the hunt—and the birdwatching—begin!
Saturday, May 10: Find a bird to photograph to celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay
Sunday, May 11: Celebrate #MothersDay by sharing a photo of your mom or mother figure at your local public garden.
Monday, May 12: Capture a photo or short video of a butterfly enjoying the spring blooms.
Tuesday, May 13: Find a tulip to celebrate #NationalTulipDay
Wednesday, May 14: Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share it—don’t forget to include its name!
Thursday, May 15: Find an art sculpture in the garden.
Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay
Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share!
Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers?
Snap a photo or quick video of them in action!
We just can`t get enough of the Wallace roses! #roses #roselover #Arizona #azgardening #sonorandesert
Join us as we kick off the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt! Snap a pic of your favorite spring bloom at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and tag #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to be featured!
Let the hunt begin!
Full scavenger hunt runs May 9–18—join the fun each day with a new photo challenge!
Friday, May 9: find your favorite spring bloom and snap a photo!
Saturday, May 10: Find a bird to photograph to celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay
Sunday, May 11: Celebrate #MothersDay by sharing a photo of your mom or mother figure at your local public garden.
Monday, May 12: Capture a photo or short video of a butterfly enjoying the spring blooms.
Tuesday, May 13: Find a tulip to celebrate #NationalTulipDay
Wednesday, May 14: Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share it—don’t forget to include its name!
Thursday, May 15: Find an art sculpture in the garden.
Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay
Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share!
Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers?
Snap a photo or quick video of them in action!
Wondering when you`re most likely to spot lizards at Boyce Thompson Arboretum? #desertlife #sonorandesert #reptilesofinstagram #explorearizona #naturereels
The saguaro`s blooming period is a critical window for desert wildlife. Each flower offers nectar and pollen for just a single day before fading. #saguaros #cactusflowers #cactuslover #sonorandesert
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