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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Say hello to the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) — These desert dwellers play a vital role in cleaning up our desert ecosystem. Though they don’t pollinate plants, their scavenging helps recycle nutrients back into the soil and keeps harmful pests in check.
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In late summer, prickly pear fruit begins to ripen and add vibrant splashes of color to the desert. Also called a tuna, the fruit of a prickly pear is a sweet and healthy treat!
Have you ever tried prickly pear fruit?
A quiet moment with the sun. Let the gentle sway of the sunflower remind you to slow down and soak it all in.
Yes, plants can get sunburned, too!
Why are these desert plants behind bars? It`s not what you think.
These sunflowers know how to find the light. Watch them sway and shine. Proof that even in the heat, beauty blooms.
This fascinating hemiparasitic plant plays a surprising role in the desert ecosystem.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We’ll reopen Saturday, July 5th from 6 AM to 12 PM. Wishing you a safe holiday!