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Nature Play
May 10th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free with admission
Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden!
When: 10 am – 12 pm, Saturdays from October to May no registration needed
Where: Children’s Garden
Cost: Free with admission
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature!
Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activites.
Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! Benefits include:
Improved mental health
Increased physical activity
Prevention of myopia (near-sightedness)
Reduced risk of developmental delays
And so much more!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to boost your child’s health and well-being. Best of all, it’s free with admission!
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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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