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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, | 2 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 -  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 » | 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 » | 1 event, |
1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 4 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 -  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 -  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 | 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 | 1 event, | 1 event, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 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 -  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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Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a hummingbird wonderland
Get your binoculars out for guided bird walks on April 1st and 4th. 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.
Bird walks are from 9 am - 10 am on April 1st and 4th. Tours are free with Arboretum admission. Registration is first come, first serve (limit 15 per walk). To register for a tour or walk, sign up at the Welcome Center.
🔭 No binoculars? No problem! Loaner binoculars are available at our admissions window
Photos by Tim Lee
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Good food and gorgeous views? There`s nothing better!
Flavor of Arizona returns to Boyce Thompson Arboretum this April as a two day event! Celebrate all of the amazing food, beverages, and locally crafted items Arizona has to offer with vendors from across the state.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: 37615 E. Arboretum Way
Superior, Arizona 85173
Taste, sip, and shop all things AZ while surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Arboretum. Flavor of Arizona is included with Arboretum admission (free for members!). Get tickets and plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Spring is officially here and the Arboretum is bursting with blooms. Celebrate the beginning of the season at SPRING FEVER, A National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show. The show is open to the public and free with Arboretum’s standard admission.
Viewing Hours:
Saturday March 21st, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday March 22nd, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Get Arboretum tickets at the link in bio.
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Guess who`s back at Boyce Thompson Arboretum?
The coati have been showing up in the gardens again! Have you spotted them?
Get your tickets at the link in bio.
Photos by @randinajacphotography
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Visit Boyce Thompson Arboretum for cooler temperatures and plenty of shade!
Did you know the Arboretum stays 5-10 degrees cooler than Phoenix and the valley? Keep the outdoor fun going with our shaded trails and remember these tips for outdoor adventures in the spring and summer:
- Start early: plan your visit during the coolest part of the day
- Bring plenty of water
- Wear light-weight, light-colored clothing
- Bring sun protection: sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Did someone say wear green? Boyce Thompson Arboretum`s got that covered. 🍀
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Join us this weekend for SPRING FEVER
@desert.designers.floral.group & 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 show off stunning living displays.
Open to the public – Free with Arboretum’s standard admission
Viewing Hours:
Saturday March 21st, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday March 22nd, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This flower show is held in honor of Kim Gray, Executive Director of Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Arizona’s largest and oldest botanical garden.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Picture your morning like this. As temperatures heat up, morning becomes the perfect time for a visit to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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