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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 | 2 events, - 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 -  Join BTA and Arizona Game and Fish for a special members-only evening of bat netting! Witness the beauty of these winged creatures up close and personal and learn about their important ecological role as pollinators and insect controllers. Experienced biologists will provide a fun, informative presentation about the biology and behavior of bats, as well... Read more » $40.00 | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been named an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, serving as a habitat for numerous species of birds. Join our beginner-friendly guided walk to explore this unique landscape with a variety of bird species. Tours are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. Reservations are NOT accepted. No binoculars?... Read more » | 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-07Aug2026... 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 | 2 events, - 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 - 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 | 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-21Aug2026... 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, | 1 event, - Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been named an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, serving as a habitat for numerous species of birds. Join our beginner-friendly guided walk to explore this unique landscape with a variety of bird species. Tours are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. Reservations are NOT accepted. No binoculars?... Read more » | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join us for International Vulture Day! This day is to bring awareness of how important vultures are and the role they play in their habitats. Come enjoy vulture themed activities for all ages from 6:30am-12:00pm. Vulture Watch Party at 6:30am-7:30am (Primary Activity): Join our education staff in a bird sit to learn about why we love vultures and say... Read more » | 0 events, |
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With Halloween fast approaching, it`s the perfect time to appreciate the spookier plants in nature! 🎃
One such plant is the stapelia, also known as a carrion flower. To attract pollinators like flies, it releases a scent similar to that of a rotting carcass, making it a flower you definitely want to avoid smelling!
What are some of your favorite spooky plants? Let us know in the comments!
#carrionflower #halloweenplants #spookyplants #plantlovers #plantfacts #stapelia #natureeducation
These are Arizona poppies, also known as Kallstroemia grandiflora! They can be found all across the Sonoran Desert and have some amazing adaptations that help them grow in our dry climate.
Once planted, these seeds will only start germinating when the conditions are just right. Their dormancy can sometimes last two years! If it`s too hot or too dry, they`ll wait for better weather.
So if you`ve planted Arizona poppies in your garden, and they haven`t been growing, it`s not too late! Give them some extra care and time and you just might see them bloom when you least expect it.
#arizonapoppies #summerpoppies #plantfacts #flowerlovers #desertgardens #gardenersofinstagram
We`re glad you`re here! Stay a while and enjoy the sights and sounds of the arboretum in the rain. We are open daily - rain or shine.
#desertrain #rainydays #OpenRainOrShine #naturelovers #btarboretum #getoutside
🪴Prepare for our Fall Plant Sale by previewing our lineup of succulents, cacti, perennials, shrubs, and more! View the complete list by clicking the link in our bio.
All plants are in limited supply and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so if there`s a plant you`re eyeing, come get it before it`s gone!
Fall Plant Sale:
📅October 17 - November 1
⭐October 16: Member`s Preview
🕗8:00 am - 5:00 pm
#fallplantsale #fallgardening #gardening #arizonagardening #desertgardens #cactiforsale #plantlovers
The Sonoran Desert is home to at least nine species of leopard frogs. Who knew something that depends so much on water could survive in a place like Arizona?
These frogs can be spotted in the Demonstration Garden pond and the Desert Legume Garden pond. They can be shy and will hide when you first approach, but if you give them time you`ll be rewarded with some cute froggy faces.
#leopardfrog #DesertWildlife #FrogLovers #frogsofinstagram #naturelovers
It`s officially spooky season!
What better way to celebrate than showing some appreciation for our tarantula friends? Tarantulas are the biggest spiders in North America and are expert hunters. The hairs on their body help them sense movement, guiding them to their prey. They are known to eat beetles, grasshoppers, and sometimes even mice!
These unique spiders are timid and fragile, so always keep a safe distance when observing in the wild.
#deserttarantula #tarantula #spookyseason #spiderlovers #DesertWildlife
Join us every Wednesday from now through April 2027 for a guided bird walk! As an Important Bird Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the perfect place for new and advanced birders alike.
📆 Every Wednesday
🕣 8:15 - 9:30 am
🎟️Free with Admission
No binoculars? No problem! Loaner binoculars are available at our admissions window.
Walk size is 15 people. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a walk, sign up at the Gift Shop. Reservations are not accepted.
**Due to the holiday, there will not be a Bird Walk on December 23**
#birdwalk #arizonabirding #birdsofarizona #ImportantBirdArea #birders #birdlovers #BirdEducation
Is your garden ready for fall? Here`s some garden chores you can getting started on:
🌱Plant trees, shrubs & perennials.
🌱Start your vegetable garden.
🌱Clean up after monsoon season.
In need of more plants? Mark your calendars for our Fall Plant Sale! Starting October 17th (with a member`s preview on the 16th), you can shop for plants from around the world perfectly adapted to our climate.
#plantsale #fallplants #FallGarden #arizonagarden #gardenchecklist #gardenchores
