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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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Legacy Tour

March 30th, 11:00 am12:00 pm

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. Tour participants will receive a BTA Centennial commemorative pin as a…

Legacy Tour

March 31st, 11:00 am12:00 pm

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. Tour participants will receive a BTA Centennial commemorative pin as a…

Legacy Tour

April 6th, 11:00 am12:00 pm

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. Tour participants will receive a BTA Centennial commemorative pin as a…

Flavor of Arizona Festival

April 7th, 10:00 am3:00 pm

Join us for our second annual Flavor of Arizona Festival on April 7, 10 am – 3 pm. Vendors from all across the state will be onsite selling delicious food, refreshing beverages, and unique locally…

Forest Bathing *SOLD-OUT*

April 13th, 9:00 am11:30 am

This event is SOLD-OUT. Join Judy Karnia, a Certified Forest Bathing Instructor, for a rejuvenating 2.5-hour guided nature walk focused on enhancing health and happiness. During this immersive experience, you’ll be encouraged to walk slowly,…

Events

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

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