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General Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines to make your visit safe and enjoyable:
- Stay on designated trails at all times.
- Leashed and well-behaved pets are welcome! Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet and under the physical control of the owner. Pet owners are responsible for cleanup.
- Open flames of any kind are not permitted
- Children must be closely supervised by an adult at all times.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum except in the main parking lot in front of the Visitor Center.
- Do not pick flowers, fruits, or plant parts from any plant.
- Do not remove anything from the Arboretum grounds including plants, leaves, flowers, fruits, sticks, rocks, feathers or wildlife.
- Do not damage or harm any plant or animal.
- The use of drones is strictly prohibited.
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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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