Discover the world around you through play! Drop in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity Family program for all ages. Free with Admission or Membership
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Did someone say wear green? Boyce Thompson Arboretum`s got that covered. 🍀
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Join us this weekend for SPRING FEVER
@desert.designers.floral.group & 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 show off stunning living displays.
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.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Picture your morning like this. As temperatures heat up, morning becomes the perfect time for a visit to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Butterfly bush keeping true to its name 🦋
Butterfly bush, or Buddleja, is nicknamed after its ability to attract butterflies, and this on has attracted a Pipevine swallowtail.
Explore more commonly found butterfly species and their host plants at one of our upcoming Butterfly Walks. Upcoming Walks:
- March 28th, 2026: 10:30 am-11:30 am
- April 11th, 2026: 10:00 am-11:00 am
- April 25th, 2026: 10:00 am-11:00 am
- May 9th, 2026: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Scheduled walks and tours are limited to 15 and guests and free with admission. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a tour or walk, sign up at the Welcome Center.
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A yucca is in bloom in our Cactus and Succulent Garden
An early bloom for this plant, this yucca is in full flower power! Make sure you catch these beautiful blooms before its too late. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Everyday brings something new to the Arboretum, whether it`s a blooming flower, a visiting bird, or a seasonal change that transforms the landscape.
Marvel at an everchanging desert landscape. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Watch out for this dangerous cousin of the cucumber.
Gila manroot (Marah gilensis) is a perennial vine in the gourd family. The long vines grow from tubers underground that can weigh up to 50 lbs. While its unique, spikey fruits may look enticing, they are toxic to humans. It`s best to leave these sprawling vines as decoration.
Plan your visit and explore fascinating native plants at the link in bio.
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Looking for something to do over Spring Break? Plan a trip to the Arboretum!
Explore desert wonders from all over the world. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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