The mission of Boyce Thompson Arboretum is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of desert plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through education, research and conservation.”
Every visit supports research, environmental education, and directly benefits the mission and success of Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden! When: 10 am – 12 pm, Saturdays from October to May no registration needed Where: Children’s Garden Cost: Free with admission Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us…
Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden! When: 10 am – 12 pm, Saturdays from October to May no registration needed Where: Children’s Garden Cost: Free with admission Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us…
Get outside this summer with our staff on a family friendly educational hike! On this sunrise hike, learn about our unique collection plants, Sonoran Desert ecology, and meet our resident Sonoran Desert Tortoises. Be sure…
Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking…
t’s the final day of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—and we’re going out with a buzz! Today’s challenge: spot some busy bees buzzing around the spring blooms and snap a photo or quick video of them in action. Pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystem—let’s celebrate them! Tag your post with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to wrap up the hunt and share the buzz!...
Day 9 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt is here—and it’s time to get the inside scoop! Ask a staff member at Boyce Thompson Arboretum what their favorite spring bloom is, then snap a pic of it for today’s challenge. You’ll see the garden through their eyes—and maybe find a new favorite too. Tag your photo with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to be featured!...
It’s Day 8 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—and it’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay. Today’s mission: ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, then snap a photo and share what you learned. Help raise awareness by tagging your post with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb #endangeredspeciesday
Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share! Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers!...
It’s Day 7 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—today’s challenge is a creative one! Find an art sculpture in the garden and snap a photo. From natural materials to bold designs, art is all around at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Tag your artistic find with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to be featured!
Thursday, May 15: Find an art sculpture in the garden. Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share! Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers!...
Day 6 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt is all about discovery! Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share its name if you can. From desert wildflowers to rare beauties, there`s always something new to find at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Tag your post with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb to be featured!
Wednesday, May 14: Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share it—don’t forget to include its name! Thursday, May 15: Find an art sculpture in the garden. Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share! Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers? Snap a photo or quick video of them in action!...
It’s Day 5 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—just in time for #NationalTulipDay! Today’s challenge: find a tulip and snap a photo of its colorful bloom. Tag your photo with #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb and join the celebration of spring’s most iconic flower!
Tuesday, May 13: Find a tulip to celebrate #NationalTulipDay Wednesday, May 14: Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share it—don’t forget to include its name! Thursday, May 15: Find an art sculpture in the garden. Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share! Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers? Snap a photo or quick video of them in action!...
It’s Day 4 of the Go Public Gardens Days Photo Scavenger Hunt—today’s challenge is a fluttering favorite! Capture a photo or short video of a butterfly enjoying the spring blooms at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Don’t forget to tag #GoPublicGardensDays #GoPublicGardens #1Arb so we can admire your butterfly moment!
Monday, May 12: Capture a photo or short video of a butterfly enjoying the spring blooms. Tuesday, May 13: Find a tulip to celebrate #NationalTulipDay Wednesday, May 14: Spot a spring bloom or plant that’s new to you, snap a photo, and share it—don’t forget to include its name! Thursday, May 15: Find an art sculpture in the garden. Friday, May 16: Ask a staff member to point out an endangered plant or tree in the garden and include this hashtag #EndangeredSpeciesDay Saturday, May 17: Ask a staff member to show you their favorite spring bloom. Take a photo of their favorite flower to share! Sunday, May 18: Spot some busy bees buzzing around spring flowers? Snap a photo or quick video of them in action!...
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