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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens... Read more » $20 | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff and Docents! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Guests will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, you will get the knowledge you need to be prepared for your own night-time treks. Preregistration is required and limited to 24 guests. For your safety, children ages 4 and under and pets are not permitted. Register: https://7830.blackbaudhosting.com/7830/Critter-Crawl-Night-Tour-10Jul2026... Read more » $12 – $18 | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens... Read more » $20 | 1 event, - Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens... Read more » $20 | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff and Docents! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Guests will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, you will get the knowledge you need to be prepared for your own night-time treks. Preregistration is required and limited to 24 guests. For your safety, children ages 4 and under and pets are not permitted. Register: https://7830.blackbaudhosting.com/7830/Critter-Crawl-Night-Tour-24Jul2026... Read more » $12 – $18 | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens... Read more » $20 | 1 event, - Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens... Read more » $20 | 0 events, |
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Queen butterflies on a Mesquite bloom
Learn about commonly found butterfly species and their host plants with a butterfly expert from Central Arizona Butterfly Association.
Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a tour or walk, sign up at the Welcome Center. Reservations are NOT accepted.
Walk size: 15 people
Free with admission
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Join us this Saturday for an Arbor Day Celebration!
Honor and celebrate the amazing world of trees! Families can enjoy a variety of tree-themed activities, hands-on crafts, and nature fun from 10 am - 12 pm.
Girl Scouts who attend will earn the requirements for the Tree Promise Patch. The patch can be purchased for the council shop.
All activities are free with admission—come grow, learn, and celebrate trees with us!
Get tickets at the link in bio.
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Celebrate Arbor Day with Boyce Thompson Arboretum!
Families can enjoy a variety of tree-themed activities, hands-on crafts, and nature fun on April 25th.
Girl Scouts who attend will earn the requirements for the Tree Promise Patch. The patch can be purchased for the council shop. All activities are free with admission—come grow, learn, and celebrate trees with us.
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Happy Earth Day!
At Boyce Thompson Arboretum we work to inspire appreciation and stewardship of desert plants, wildlife, and ecosystems. Spend some time outside today and notice all the desert has to offer.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Riparian area play an extremely important role to the Arizona ecosystem.
This Arbor Day, help us continue to protect the Queen Creek Riparian Area. Donate to our Greatest Needs Fund at the link in bio.
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Join us for the last Yoga in the Garden session of the season.
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.
Member Adult: $15
Non-member Adult: $30
Register at the link in bio.
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Prickly, but beautiful - Cactus flower season is something you don`t want to miss!
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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If you couldn`t make it to Flavor of Arizona today, there`s still Sunday!
Taste, sip, and shop all things Arizona while exploring stunning desert trails. Amazing local vendors from across the state will be in our Picnic Area from 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday, April 19th.
Flavor of Arizona is Free with Admission. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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