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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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Red Barberry (Berberis haematocarpa) is an Arizona native in the Barberry family. The plant blooms from early spring through the summer, showing off bright yellow flowers. The berries of the Red Barberry are edible, and the plant has been used as a food source, for dyes, and for medicine, by indigenous peoples in the plant`s native region.
Explore plants from all over the world at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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Named an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a habitat and stopping place for hundreds of bird species.
Join us for a bird walk on February 4th or 7th at 9 am. Bird walks are free with admission and first-come, first-served (limit 15).
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The groundhog may have seen his shadow, but all we see are these gorgeous blooms.
See what`s blooming at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Come see what`s growin` on at Boyce Thompson Arboretum this February.
Join us this month for our many exciting classes, programs, and guided tours:
- Every Friday, 1 pm - 2 pm - Wallace Garden Tour (Free with Admission, Limit 15 guests)
- Every Saturday, 10 am - 12 pm - Nature Play (Free with Admission)
- Every Friday & Saturday, 11 am - 12pm, and Saturday, 1 pm - 2 pm - Arboretum Discovery Tour (Free with Admission, Limit 15 guests)
- February 4 & 7, 9 am - 10 am - Bird Walk (Free with Admission, Limit 15 guests)
- February 7, 9 am - 11:30 am & 12:30 pm - 3 pm - Forest Bathing ($40)
- February 13, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Branching Out Speaker Series | Desert Roses: Women of Pinal County ($15)
- February 14, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Paint at the Arboretum ($45)
- February 18 & 21, 11;30 am - 12:30 pm - Edible & Medicinal Plant Tour (Free with Admission, Limit 15 guests)
- February 21, 10 am - 11 am - Yoga in the Garden ($30)
All walks and tours are first-come, first-served. Learn more and sign up at the link in bio.
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The Florida Prince Peach (Prunus persica ‘Flordaprince’)
The peach tree is native to Northwest China, having been cultivated since the Neolithic period (~6000 BC). Over 2,000 varieties of peaches exist worldwide today. This variety, the Florida Prince, was developed for warm climates and is often one of the first peach producers in the season. In late winter and early spring, these trees sport the stunning blossoms you see pictured.
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Stop by today and tomorrow to see Glass in Flight before it flies away
Walk among butterflies, insects, and hummingbirds that radiate color and light. Take a seat on a vibrant butterfly bench or pose under a towering monarch arch. Learn how these small-but-mighty creatures play a vital role in our ecosystem.
@glassinflight t is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over 17 dazzling sculptures made of hand-cut, hand-faceted Dalle de Verre glass set in powder-coated steel, this exhibit captures the magic of nature’s tiniest pollinators—blown up to monumental scale.
Exhibit Hours: January 30 & 31, 8 am - 8 pm
Exhibit included with general admission.
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Add a bit of whimsy to your day with a trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
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This plant might be the future of sustainable agriculture in Arizona.
In the 1920s, researchers began studying Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) as a replacement for rubber imported to the U.S.. When WW2 cut off the United States` supply of latex, the plant was again used to replace the more commonly used latex produced by Pará rubber trees. After the war, research into the plants usage was halted until recent years.
Today, successful tires, medical supplies, wet suits, and adhesives are being made with Guayule rubber. The plants` hypoallergenic properties and low water usage make it an appealing alternative to the rubber widely produced now.
Learn about a variety of native plants and their uses at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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