Sunrise Hike
August 2nd, 6:30 am - 8:00 am
Free with admission
Get outside this summer with our staff on a family friendly educational hike! On this sunrise hike, learn about our unique collection plants, Sonoran Desert ecology, and meet our resident Sonoran Desert Tortoises. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, sun protective clothing, and bring plenty of water.
Sign up for this free hike at the admissions booth on the day of the walk. Sunrise Hikes are first-come, first-served and limited to 15 guests. Reservations are NOT accepted.
What to bring/wear: Close-toed shoes, plenty of water (minimum of 32oz), clothing comfortable for warm weather, hat, sunscreen, and snacks (if needed). Our gift shop will be open to purchase water bottles and snacks.
Distance: Approximately 1 mile
Duration: 1 hour
Type: Out and back
Trail conditions: Mostly flat, hard packed dirt with small portions of sand and
cobblestone. Our 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.
Questions? Please email [email protected] or call (520) 689-4525
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t’s the final day of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—and we’re going out with a buzz!
Today’s challenge: spot some busy bees buzzing around the spring blooms and snap a photo or quick video of them in action.
Pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystem—let’s celebrate them!
Tag your post with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to wrap up the hunt and share the buzz!
Day 9 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt is here—and it’s time to get the inside scoop!
Ask a staff member at Boyce Thompson Arboretum what their favorite spring bloom is, then snap a pic of it for today’s challenge.
You’ll see the garden through their eyes—and maybe find a new favorite too.
Tag your photo with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to be featured!
It’s Day 8 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—and it’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay. Today’s mission: ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, then snap a photo and share what you learned. Help raise awareness by tagging your post with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb #endangeredspeciesday
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!
It’s Day 7 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—today’s challenge is a creative one!
Find an art sculpture in the garden and snap a photo. From natural materials to bold designs, art is all around at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Tag your artistic find with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to be featured!
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!
Day 6 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt is all about discovery!
Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share its name if you can.
From desert wildflowers to rare beauties, there`s always something new to find at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Tag your post with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to be featured!
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 5 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—just in time for #NationalTulipDay!
Today’s challenge: find a tulip and snap a photo of its colorful bloom.
Tag your photo with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb and join the celebration of spring’s most iconic flower!
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 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!