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The Arboretum’s trails are home to a remarkable diversity of snakes—key predators that help balance desert ecosystems. From agile climbers to well-camouflaged ground dwellers, each species has its own adaptations for hunting, hiding, and thriving in our landscapes. Spot them basking, cruising at dusk, or blending into leaf litter, and remember to observe from a safe distance.
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Discover the quiet beauty of our Garden Highlight at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Moonflower datura opens elegant white trumpets in the cool hours, contrasting with the upright forms of columnar cacti and the textured desert palette. It’s a living lesson in arid‑land design—structure, shade, and seasonal bloom working together.
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Keeping our collection healthy starts with smart prevention. We use horticultural sulfur on select cacti and succulents to manage powdery mildew and mites, gently acidify alkaline soils, and help speed callusing on cuts and offsets—reducing the risk of fungal infections. Applications are light, targeted, and timed for cool mornings; we never combine sulfur with horticultural oils.
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Copper Corridor educators: elevate your science teaching with a field-based workshop at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. This June, explore standards‑aligned strategies that connect ecology and inquiry to your classroom through hands‑on activities and take‑home materials.
$100 participation stipend
Classroom‑ready lesson plans
Inquiry‑driven investigations
Guided outdoor exploration
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Questions: [email protected]
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Open today for Memorial Day! Start your morning with a peaceful walk through the Arboretum as the desert comes alive in the early light. Gates open at 6 AM — a perfect time to enjoy cooler temperatures and quiet trails.
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The Arboretum is full of fascinating lizards, each with its own behavior, colors, and way of thriving in the desert. From rock dwellers to fast‑moving ground hunters and tree‑climbing species, their variety highlights the richness of the Sonoran ecosystem. Watch closely along warm paths, garden edges, and rocky slopes — there’s always something darting, basking, or blending in.
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Cool mornings at the Arboretum are the ideal time to explore. Enjoy comfortable temperatures, soft desert light, and peaceful trails as the day begins. A perfect way to start your morning.
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Celebrate Memorial Weekend surrounded by the beauty of the Arboretum. Stroll the trails, enjoy the seasonal blooms, and take in the peaceful desert landscape.
Hours:
Saturday–Sunday | 6 AM–5 PM
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