Enjoy 4.7 miles of trails throughout the Arboretum, in gardens representing 11 different regions of the world. BTA’s trails provide many opportunities to stop and take beautiful landscape, fauna and flora photos.
Download the MapThe High Trail is a favorite of visitors who enjoy a more strenuous hike. This trail is steeper and more difficult than our other garden paths, and hikers may encounter more snakes and other critters. PLAN AHEAD. Bring water, wear proper shoes, and watch your step!
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Last March, Arizona Game and Fish Department introduced more than 450 desert pupfish into Ayer Lake. As a critically endangered species, we are honored to be able to provide them a safe place to grow.
Thank you @azgfd for your efforts in conserving these magnificent fish.
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On November 1, Boyce Thompson Arboretum received 2.62 inches of rainfall by 1 pm, causing flooding along Queen Creek and prompting an early closure for the safety of all staff and guests.
We reopened Monday, November 2, and our team will be working throughout the week to cean up affected areas. The Wallace Garden, Demonstration Garden, and portions of the Australian Garden will be closed while cleanup is underway.
If you`d like to support our efforts, consider donating to our Greatest Needs Fund! Every contribution helps us in caring for this special place. You can donate by clicking the link in our bio.
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🚨You asked, we listened - the Fall Plant Sale has been extended!
If last weekend`s rainy weather stopped you from shopping our Fall Plant Sale, we have good news! We are extending it for one more week. Shop perennials, shrubs, trees, cacti, succulents, and more until 5 pm on Sunday, November 8th.
Members get 20% all plants during the Fall Plant Sale! Not a member yet? Sign up today using the link in our bio.
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Barrel Cacti may be covered in spines, but that doesn`t stop it from being a vital food source for desert wildlife!
Bees, rodents, birds, javelina, beetles, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and jackrabbits all benefit from either its pollen, seeds, fruit, or even the plant itself.
No matter its size, shape, or number of spines, every desert plant has an import role to play in our ecosystem. 🌵
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Spending time in nature is a great way to lift your spirit👻
Happy Halloween from all of us at Boyce Thompson Ar-boo-retum! We hope you have a safe (and candy-filled) evening.
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Due to weather, Boo-tanical Bash has been cancelled.
We hope to see you another time! Until then, stay safe and stay spooky. 👻
If you`ve already purchased tickets for the event, please reach out to [email protected] and we`ll reschedule your ticket to another date.
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🌻Sometimes it`s easier to let gravity do the work!
By hanging upside down from stems, Lesser Goldfinches put themselves in the perfect position to catch falling seeds as they peck. This unique feeding behavior gives them a strong advantage, allowing them to reach seeds other birds can`t while saving time and energy.
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🕷️🕸️The Arboretum is decorated for Halloween! And we have the funnel web spiders to thank for it.
If you see one of these funnels in our garden, take a peak inside! You might just see a little friend hidden within, waiting for it`s next meal.
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