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SPRING FEVER 2026 | A National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show
Desert Designers & Gold Canyon Garden Club present SPRING FEVER 2026, A National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show. Members of Desert Designers & Gold Canyon Garden Club come together to expand and exhibit their knowledge and skill of Floral design.
The purpose of a Small Standard Flower Show is to educate club members and the viewing public, to stimulate interest in horticulture, to provide an outlet for creative expression, and to convey to the community the objectives of National Garden Club, Inc.
Open to the public – Free with Arboretum’s standard admission
Viewing Hours:
Saturday March 21st, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday March 22nd, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This flower show is held in honor of Kim Gray, Executive Director of Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Arizona’s largest and oldest botanical garden.
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Celebrate Halloween in the Wild 🎃
Join Boyce Thompson Arboretum this Halloween for our Boo-tanical Bash! On Friday, October 30 from 5 – 7 pm, the Arboretum will transform into a festive Halloween scene with activities and fun for all ages.
Activities include:
👻Spooky crafts for all ages
🍬Trick-or-treating
🍔Food trucks
🦇 And more!
Thanks to Rebuild Superior, the first 20 families from Superior who arrive will receive a FREE one-year family membership. This means unlimited free admission for your family for an entire year! You must bring proof of residency to unlock this deal.
Costumes are encouraged! Please keep them family-friendly and free of any props that could double as weapons. To keep the event safe and comfortable for everyone, we reserve the right to refuse entry for inappropriate attire.
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This pollinator may look like a Monarch, but it`s actually a Queen Butterfly! So... how can you tell the difference?
🦋 Monarchs have white dots with black borders while Queens have white dots with AND without black borders
🦋 Queens are slightly darker in color
🦋 Monarchs have bolder lines on their wings
What is your favorite butterfly? Let us know in the comments!
#butterflies #ArizonaBugs #queenbutterfly #monarchbutterfly #pollinators #aznature #buglovers
Interested in making some Carob Horchata for yourself? Here`s what you`ll need:
(4 cups) unsweetened rice milk
(2–3 tbsp) roasted carob powder
(1 tsp) vanilla extract
(1 tsp) ground cinnamon
1 pinch of salt
(½ cup) sugar to taste
Cinnamon Stick
Ice
1. Set your oven to 225 degrees. Rinse your carob pods then roast them for 20-30 minutes.
2. Once the pods are nice and crispy, crack them open and remove the seeds. Grind the pulp and shake through a sieve to get a soft, fine powder.
3. In a large bowl mix rice milk, carob powder, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and sugar. Give it a mix, then pour over ice.
If you give it a try, let us know what you think in the comments!
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If you`ve ever spotted a coati before, you`ve likely noticed how expert they are at climbing! They are often seen high up on branches, searching for insects or fruit to snack on. But what makes a coati so good at climbing trees?
✅Their long tails help them balance
✅Their long, strong claws are perfect for gripping
✅Their ankles can rotate 180 degrees, letting them descend a tree head first
Coati are built to climb!
Plan your visit today for a chance to see this amazing little critters up close.
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This is Koelreuteria paniculata, also known as Golden rain tree. Native to Asia, this tree is drought-tolerant and loves getting plenty of sunlight! When it blooms, it produces light yellow flowers that eventually fall like rain and create a beautiful golden carpet.
You can find this tree in our Mediterranean Garden! See the link in our bio to plan your visit today.
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Mark your calendars for our Fall Plant Sale!
📅October 17 - November 1
🕜8 am - 5 pm
🎟️October 16: Member`s Early Access
Our sale will feature arid-adapted plants from around the world, including ones native to Arizona. These plants are better adapted to a climate like ours, making them more sustainable and water-wise - perfect additions for your garden!
Members receive 20% off the sale and get early access on October 16. Not yet a member? Sign up today using the link in our bio.
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Flowers may be beautiful, but some, like Datura wrightii, can also be deadly. This flower, also known as Sacred Datura, contains toxic alkaloids that can be fatally poisonous if ingested.
Some insects still benefit from these flowers. Its most frequent pollinator is the hawkmoth. The white petals make the bloom more visible at night so hawkmoths can find and pollinate it more easily.
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When you`re on the trails, always keep an eye out for snakes! You never know when one`s going to slither by, and you don`t want to be caught unawares.
This little guy is a Gophersnake! They are Arizona`s longest snake and can be found throughout the state. They`re non-venomous and harmless, so if you see one on the trail keep calm and enjoy observing it from a safe distance!
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