Enjoy 4.7 miles of trails throughout the Arboretum, in gardens representing 11 different regions of the world. BTA’s trails provide many opportunities to stop and take beautiful landscape, fauna and flora photos.
Download the MapThe High Trail has an all new bridge crossing at the west end, where it meets the Wallace Desert Garden Trail at Queen Creek. The High Trail is a favorite of visitors who enjoy a more strenuous hike. This trail is steeper and more difficult than our other garden paths, and hikers may encounter more snakes and other critters. PLAN AHEAD. Bring water, wear proper shoes, and watch your step!
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If you grew up in the Southwest, this flower might be part of your childhood. The Desert Willow is back in bloom in the garden and just as magical as you remember.
We`ll be closed on Tuesday, May 20th, but we`ll be back and ready to welcome you on Wednesday, May 21st, from 6 AM to 5 PM. See you then!
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!