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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, -  Discover Nature Play at the Children's Garden! Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children's Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from November to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activities. ... Read more » -  Guided by travelling artist Shannon Rose Moriarty, create postcards that capture the moments that bring you the most joy, whether they’re big or small. This workshop will encourage participants to design postcards that celebrate happiness, moments of pure bliss, and things that make life worth smiling about. Using simple block printing techniques, participants will transform... Read more » $85 | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, -  Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led on a 2-and-a-halfhour walk through the century-old trees of the Arboretum with a series of guided “invitations”, closing with a tea ceremony. Instructor: Judy Karnia... Read more » $32 – $40 -  Discover Nature Play at the Children's Garden! Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children's Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from November to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activities. ... Read more » -  Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led on a 2-and-a-halfhour walk through the century-old trees of the Arboretum with a series of guided “invitations”, closing with a tea ceremony. Instructor: Judy Karnia... Read more » $32 – $40 | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Pick up new trees, shrubs, perennials, and more for your garden or landscape at Boyce Thompson Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale. The plant sale features an array of plants from around the world, including native plants and plants native to the southwestern states and northern Mexico. These plants are better adapted to a climate like ours,... Read more » | 2 events, Pick up new trees, shrubs, perennials, and more for your garden or landscape at Boyce Thompson Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale. The plant sale features an array of plants from around the world, including native plants and plants native to the southwestern states and northern Mexico. These plants are better adapted to a climate like ours,... Read more » -  Discover Nature Play at the Children's Garden! Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children's Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from November to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activities. ... Read more » | 1 event, |
1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 5 events, -  Relax and restore in this all-levels yoga class held outside in the tranquil setting of the Arboretum. During this class, participants are shown how to mindfully move through gentle postures with breath awareness to promote relaxation, flexibility, and circulatory health. Instructor: Deb McClarnon Member Adult: $15 Non-member Adult: $30 Register Here: https://7830.blackbaudhosting.com/7830/Yoga-in-the-Garden-21Mar2026 $15 – $30 -  Discover Nature Play at the Children's Garden! Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children's Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from November to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activities. ... Read more » -  The Boyce Thompson Arboretum Photography Club is a welcoming community of photographers of all skill levels who are inspired by the natural beauty of Arizona’s high desert. The club meets every third Saturday to explore seasonal changes, share techniques, and participate in hands-on workshops. Best of all, it's free with admission. Drop ins are welcome.... Read more » Free with admission | 2 events, -  Desert Designers & 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 expand and exhibit their knowledge and skill of Floral design. The purpose of a Small Standard Flower Show is to educate club members and... Read more » Free with admission |
1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 2 events, -  Join us for Awesome Adaptations Homeschool Day at Boyce Thompson Arboretum! Learners will investigate the unique ways desert plants survive and thrive in harsh environments. Through interactive, hands-on stations, students will discover how structural adaptations help plants meet the challenges of limited water, intense sunlight, and sandy soils. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy a... Read more » $9 – $12 | 2 events, -  Discover Nature Play at the Children's Garden! Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children's Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from November to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activities. ... Read more » | 1 event, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, -  Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led on a 2-and-a-halfhour walk through the century-old trees of the Arboretum with a series of guided “invitations”, closing with a tea ceremony. Instructor: Judy Karnia... Read more » $32 – $40 -  Discover Nature Play at the Children's Garden! Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children's Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from November to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activities. ... Read more » -  Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led on a 2-and-a-halfhour walk through the century-old trees of the Arboretum with a series of guided “invitations”, closing with a tea ceremony. Instructor: Judy Karnia... Read more » $32 – $40 | 0 events, |
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It`s spring planting season 🌱
Our Spring Plant Sale kicks off in two weeks! Shop new trees, shrubs, perennials, and more for your garden or landscape at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. This plant sale features an array of plants from around the world, including Arizona native plants and plants native to the other southwestern states and northern Mexico. These plants are better adapted to a climate like ours, making them more sustainable and water-wise.
The Spring Plant Sale will be open to the public March 14 – March 29 from 8 am – 5 pm, daily.
BTA Members receive 20% off during plant sales and get early access to the sale on March 13! Not yet a member? Sign up today to shop the sale early and save time in line.
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Make the most of this cooler weather with a visit to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Did you know the difference between palms and cycads?
Cycads date back to about 280 million years ago (that`s before dinosaurs!). Unlike palms, which attract pollinators with flowers, cycads are gymnosperms that produce seeds in woody cones. Cycads are more closely related to conifers than their look-a-like palms.
Check out these cycads during your next trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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More fruit tree blooms 🍎
The Anna Apple (Malus domestica `Anna`) is lighting up our canyon with beautiful pink blooms. Plan your trip to see these gorgeous apple blossoms before they`re gone.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Take a moment to celebrate happiness with Postcards of Joy, a creative block printing workshop.
Traveling artist @shannonrosemoriarty is teaching one last class before she leaves Arizona. With over a decade of experience in arts education and classes hosted across the country, she invites you to slow down, explore, and rediscover joy through making.
You will be guided through creating your own block print that captures the moments that bring you the most joy, whether they’re big or small. This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels and is designed to nurture creativity and self-expression. Whether you`re new to printmaking or an experienced artist, you`ll be guided through the process in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 2 pm - 5 pm
Location: @btarboretum
Tickets: Non-members $85, Members $68
Class participants must be 18+ years of age. Register at the link in bio.
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`Aloe` Everybody!
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is open on Presidents` Day, 8 am - 5 pm (last admission at 4 pm). Have an outdoor adventure before the weekend is over.
Plan your visit at the 🔗 in bio.
Photo by: Kelley Wolfe
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Happy Birthday Arizona!
Today is a perfect day to get outside and explore the wonders of Arizona. Check out these trails and gardens that highlight the beauty of our local deserts during next trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum:
- Sonoran Desert Exhibit
- Chihuahuan Desert Exhibit
- Mojave Desert Exhibit
- The Upland Region
- Southwestern Trail
Join us in wishing Arizona a Happy Birthday! Plan your visit at the link in bio.
#boycethompsonarboretum #superioraz #happybirthdayarizona #SonoranDesert #desertplants
Spring is beginning to bloom in the Taylor Family Desert Legume Garden 🌻
Pictured: Knife Acacia (Acacia cultriformis)
Come see what`s blooming at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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