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Walks & Tours

From daily general tours to specialty walks focusing on birds, ethnobotany or geology, you’ll find the perfect tour for you!
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Wallace Desert Garden

Now open, the new Wallace Desert Garden encompasses 13 acres, 1.5 miles of trails, and 5,000 new plantings in an incomparable setting.
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Classes & Programs

Enjoy classes ranging from gardening tips to gourd art and photography. Some classes and activities have fees.
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Golden Hour in the Garden

May 4th, 5:30 pm8:00 pm

Join us for an enchanting evening! Wander through lush landscapes bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun. Delight in our selection of refreshing seasonal drinks, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available for…

Members-only Legacy Tour

May 11th, 9:00 am10:00 am

The Legacy Tour will introduce visitors to the rich 100-year history of Boyce Thompson Arboretum and further appreciation of this land and its legacy. This tour will follow the Main Trail and is on unpaved…

Members-only Bat Netting

May 18th, 7:00 pm10:00 pm

Join BTA and Arizona Game and Fish for a special members-only evening of bat netting! Witness the beauty of these winged creatures up close and personal and learn about their important ecological role as pollinators…

BTA is CLOSED

May 21st

Boyce Thompson Arboretum will be closed on May 21, 2024, but we will be back to our normal hours the following day. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Events

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Each season brings exciting events and activities, from Family programs to specialty walks!

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