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Nature Play
Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden!
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 November to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activities.
Free with admission, no registration required
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🍁🍂 Dreaming of fall colors?
It`s almost that time of year when the Arboretum transforms into a beautiful autumnal display! Typically, fall colors start appearing here around mid-November or early December. It largely depends on weather patterns and temperatures. When it finally happens, pomegranates, canyon hackberries, willows, pecans, and our famous grove of scarlet-orange Chinese pistache will (most likely) be at their peak color, as will the cottonwoods in Queen Creek Canyon. It`s a sight you don`t want to miss!
Follow our stories closely for updates! We`ll make sure you know when the first fall colors start to appear.
#fallcolors #fallnature #fallleaves #btarboretum #naturelovers #getoutdoors
When`s the last time you paused to watch a butterfly? 🦋 In a world that moves so fast, there`s something so calming and magical about noticing the small, beautiful things in your path.
Capture this feeling by joining one of our Butterfly Walks! You`ll learn about commonly found species and their host plants with a butterfly expert from Central Arizona Butterfly Association.
📅 October 24 and November 14
🕤9:30 - 10:30 am
🎟️Free with admission
#ButterflyWalk #butterflylovers #arizonabutterflies #pollinatorgarden #insectlovers #thingstodoaz
The outdoors make the best kind of classroom. Join one of our Family Workshops to learn fun facts about nature and participate in a themed craft!
🦇Bats of Arizona: Oct 24 | Craft: Pinecone bat
📝Nature Journaling: Nov 7 | Craft: Nature journal
🍁Fall Color Fun: Nov 14 | Craft: Leaf collage
🌲All About Trees: Dec 12 | Craft: Wood cookie ornament
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Non-Member child (5-17): $10
Member child: $8
Up to 2 adults free with child
#btarboretum #familyworkshops #outdooreducation #natureeducation #NatureFacts #aznature #plantfacts #VisitSuperior #ThingsToDoAZ
🚨Plant Sale starts TOMORROW 🚨
Take a piece of the Arboretum home with you! With over 600 unique plants, you`re bound to find something new and exciting for your garden.
Is there a specific plant you`re hoping will be on sale? Check out our full plant list by clicking the link in our bio.
Fall Plant Sale:
📅October 17 - November 1
⭐October 16: Member`s Preview
🕗8:00 am - 5:00 pm
#plantsale #fallplantsale #btarboretum #cactigarden #azgardening #desertgarden #plantlovers
🍄Did you know that fungi are more closely related to people than plants? They may look like plants, but the way they grow, get nutrients, and evolve is completely different.
Fungi DO interact with plants. They grow by absorbing nutrients from organic material, which is why you often find them on dying trees, logs, or on ground level.
These little guys can be found on the fence surrounding Drover`s Woolshed. Next time you visit, keep an eye out for them and any other mushrooms in your path. Sometimes they pop up in places where you`d least expect!
#MushroomLovers #fungi #fungilovers #mushroomfacts #btarboretum
The Fall Plant Sale is almost here! Take a look at some plants our staff have been eyeing 🪴👀
What plants are you planning on picking up? Let us know in the comments!
Fall Plant Sale
📅October 17 - November 1
🕗8:00 am - 5:00 pm
⭐Member`s Preview: October 16
#plantlovers #plantfacts #naturelovers #btarboretum #plantsale #fallplantsale #azgardening
These beautiful photos were taken by Tim Lee, one of our loyal members! We love seeing our visitors` photography. (Especially when they include cute birds! 🐦)
Want to see some of these birds for yourself? Join us for a Bird Walk! You`ll be surrounded by other avian enthusiasts helping spot and identify our little flying friends.
📅Every Wednesday | October 2026 - April 2027
🕗 8:15 - 9:30 am
🎟️Free with admission
#BirdingCommunity #birding #azbirding #birdinghotspot #southwestbirding #birdingphotography #aznature
We`re looking for our next Director of Education! 📣
Do you come alive on the trail? Love hiking, birdwatching, camping, or simply spending your days surrounded by nature? If the idea of wearing hiking boots to work, spotting wildlife during your lunch break, and being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team excites you, then Boyce Thompson Arboretum may be the perfect place for you.
Learn more about this position and other job oppurtunities by clicking the link in our bio!
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