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Tails & Trails
Calling all dog lovers and outdoor enthusiasts! Bring your furry friend and enjoy a fun-filled day at Tails & Trails, where adventure meets wagging tails. Some highlights of the activities that will be available:
- Adoptions with PCACC and Barb’s Dog Rescue
- Docent lead dog hikes
- Pet-related vendors
- Food/Beverage Trucks
- Puppy Yoga (Pre-registration Required)
- Dog training workshop (Pre-registration Required)
Tails & Trails is free with admission! With additional items and activities available for purchase.
What to Expect:
- Leashed and well-behaved pets are welcome! Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet and under the physical control of the owner. Pet owners are responsible for cleanup.
- Please bring cash to the event. Internet and cell service are limited around the garden. Vendors may be unable to complete transactions via a point-of-sale system.
- The majority of our trails consist of uneven and unpaved hard-packed dirt. Please wear appropriate footwear.
- We are dedicated to preserving the Arboretum and its wildlife. You may encounter wildlife on the trails. Please do not feed, pet, or follow any animals you may see.
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Love the Arboretum but live too far away? Book a stay at Hill House!
Less than a mile from Boyce Thompson Arboretum, this ranch-style Airbnb has a 360-degree view of Tonto National Forest. Spend your days touring the Arboretum and your evenings enjoying the sunsets, plants, and wildlife right outside the front door. It`s a perfect getaway for couples, friends, and families alike.
Visit the link in our bio to schedule your stay today!
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Can you spot the tiny flowers on this Golden Barrel Cactus?
Sometimes we can be so focused on the goal ahead, we miss small wonders along the way. Next time you visit the Arboretum, pause to notice the little signs of life around you:
🐝A bee pollinating a flower.
🦎A lizard darting up a trail.
🐦The call of a distant songbird.
🌼A small yellow flower blooming on a Golden Barrel Cactus.
What small beautiful thing did you notice today? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#goldenbarrelcactus #desertblooms #smallwonders #naturelovers #desertlife #cactusblooms
Start your morning off right with a guided bird walk this Wednesday, August 5th at 6:15 am! Free with admission, this walk is for advanced and beginner birders alike. Some of our favorite summer birds spotted at the Arboretum are:
🪽Broad-billed Hummingbird
🪽 Brown-crested Flycatcher
🪽 Bells` Vireo
🪽 Lucy`s Warbler
🪽 Summer Tanager
What`s your favorite summer bird? Let us know in the comment! 👇
#arizonabirding #birdwalk #GuidedBirdWalk #birdeducation #naturelovers
There`s only two more chances to join a Critter Crawl this summer!
🌕Friday, August 7 | 7:30 pm
🌕Friday, August 21 | 7:30 pm
Explore the Arboretum from a whole new perspective. See the critters that come out at night and learn more about Arizona`s incredible nocturnal wildlife! We hope to see you there.
#crittercrawl #summerevents #NocturnalWildlife #FamilyFriendlyEvents #NatureEducation #wildlifeeducation
Happy last day of July! Our early summer hours and discounted admission continue in August.
🕕6:00 am - 12:00 pm (Last admission 11:00 am!)
📆Open Wednesday - Monday
⚠️Closed Tuesdays
🎟$16 Admission
Hope to see you here!
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Happy International Day of Friendship!👭 May your friendships be as pure as these little Inca Doves.
Inca Doves survive cooler weather by huddling on top of one another in a warm, feathery pyramid - a behavior called pyramid roosting! Can you picture anything cuter? Examples of friendship can be found everywhere in nature. 💚
#incadoves #doves #birding #birdfacts #birdphotography #internationaldayoffriendship
Did you know Carob pods are edible? When they turn dark brown, wrinkled, and glossy, they are good to eat!
Our Carob trees are flowing with pods. Not only are they enjoyed by the local wildlife, carob pods can also be used as a chocolate substitute for baking! If you`re feeling adventurous, grab some carob powder from the store and see what you can make with it. Don`t forget to tell us the results!
#carobpods #carobtree #carobpowder #desertlegumes #aznature #natureeducation #plantlovers
Hoodia gordonii has beautiful salmon-pink flowers that look like hats on top of spiky stems! Because of this uniquely shaped bloom, it`s also known as Bushman`s Hat.
You can these blooming succulents in the east wing of the Smith Greenhouse. 💚
#desertblooms #desertflowers #succulentbloom #bushmanshat #HoodiaGordonii