As Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden, BTA is the perfect place to connect with nature for the whole family!
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The Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) is a diverse species, native throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Identified by their bright colors and rapid flight style, these butterflies are a great species to keep an eye out for during your trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Aloes are adding a pop of color to our winter gardens.
Come check out a beautiful array of aloe blooms at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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Have you ever seen a plant sweat?
Transpiration is a process in which unused water evaporates from a plants surface, creating this steam-like effect. This process helps move water through the plant and keep plants cool.
Discover over 20,000 plants at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Coati are one of the many spectacular wildlife sightings you can find at Boyce Thompson Arboretum tum, and it`s important to keep both these animals and yourself safe during your visit. When watching wild animals, remember these guidelines:
- Keep any food in containers and out of reach from animals
- Maintain a safe distance from any animals you encounter
- Keep dogs leashed at all times
- Always stay on designated trails and respect trail closures
Help us keep the wildlife wild!
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Don`t forget to bring your dogs to the Arboretum this Saturday for Tails & Trails!
Adventure meets wagging tails for this fun-filled day at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Activities include:
- Dog adoptions with @pinalcountyanimalcontrol and @barbsdogrescue
- Docent lead dog hikes
- Pet-related vendors
- Food/Beverage Trucks
- Puppy Yoga (Pre-registration Required)
- Dog training workshop (Pre-registration Required)
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Tails & Trails is free with admission! With additional items and activities available for purchase. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
Special thanks to our event sponsor @evurgentpet
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Happy #NationalBirdDay!
Pictured is a Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) found in the Canyon Region of Boyce Thompson Arboretum. A winter visitor of the Arboretum, the Spotted Towhee prefers dense brush and can most often be sighted foraging through leaf litter on the ground.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum provides important habitats and resources to over 200 species of birds. Visit and experience this spectacular birding opportunity. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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These last few months, the coati at Boyce Thompson Arboretum have been getting more adventurous and exploring new areas of the Arboretum.
Visit Boyce Thompson Arboretum and see if you can spot the coatis. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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Then & Now: Ayer Lake at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
On top is an image of Ayer Lake from 1926. Ayer Lake was constructed in 1925 as a reservoir for the Arboretum. Today, the lake is a home to native plant and animal species that rely on riparian areas.
Take a walk through history and experience the beauty of the Arboretum for yourself. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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