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Admission
Adult
Summer: $16
Youth (Ages 13-17)
Summer: $16
Child (Ages 5 – 12)
Members & Children under 5
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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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Did you know Carob pods are edible? When they turn dark brown, wrinkled, and glossy, they are good to eat!
Our Carob trees are flowing with pods. Not only are they enjoyed by the local wildlife, carob pods can also be used as a chocolate substitute for baking! If you`re feeling adventurous, grab some carob powder from the store and see what you can make with it. Don`t forget to tell us the results!
#carobpods #carobtree #carobpowder #desertlegumes #aznature #natureeducation #plantlovers
Hoodia gordonii has beautiful salmon-pink flowers that look like hats on top of spiky stems! Because of this uniquely shaped bloom, it`s also known as Bushman`s Hat.
You can these blooming succulents in the east wing of the Smith Greenhouse. 💚
#desertblooms #desertflowers #succulentbloom #bushmanshat #HoodiaGordonii
You know about tree huggers - but where are the cactus huggers at? 🌵
We kid. Please don`t hug any cacti. 😅We`re sure they can feel the love from afar! You can see this towering cardón in our Cactus and Succulents Garden. See the link in our bio to plan your visit today!
#cactuslovers #cardón #naturelovers #arizonanature
Did you know that Jatropha macrocarpa (or Barbados Nut) can be used to produce biofuel? That`s because its seeds contain an average of 34% oil! If you look closely at this plant, you`ll spot little green pods. Inside are developing seeds that will mature as the pods turn yellow.
You can see this remarkable plant up close in the Smith Greenhouse. Plan your visit today!
#Barbadosnut #jatropha #plantlovers #plantfacts #naturelovers #btarboretum
Have you visited our Eucalyptus Forest? Walking through the trails is truly an immersive experience. You`ll see:
🍃Mr. Big, the largest red river gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in the United States
🍃A rock labyrinth for meditation (located in Conifer Corner)
🍃Eucalyptus trees shedding bark to accommodate their rapid growth
🍃Intricate tree stumps and trunks, some of which have been turned into benches!
🍃Benson Bridge, which crosses over Silver King Wash
What`s your favorite part of the Eucalyptus Forest? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#eucalyptus #redrivergum #australianplants #labyrinthmeditation #btarboretum #ExploreNature
Something new is flowering in the Wallace Region! The Nolina nelsonii, or Blue Nolina, is a slow-growing succulent that may only bloom once in its lifetime. This plant has likely been growing for 15-20+ years, building up to this one spectacular moment. Its truly an honor to witness it`s final bloom.
Plan your visit today to see our summer blooms!
#deathbloom #bluenolina #nolina #succulentbloom #plantfacts #plantlovers
We`re hiring! Join the team that makes this beautiful garden thrive. Open positions include:
🌵 Welcome Center Sales Associate
🌵 Development Administrative Assistant
🌵 Executive Assistant
🌵 Membership Coordinator
🌵 Maintenance Technician
🌵 Marketing Strategist
Apply today at btarboretum.org/careers (link in bio). We look forward to hearing from you!
#btarboretum #superiorarizona #ArizonaHiring #openpositions #WeAreHiring
The littoral zone is the region where land and water meet! At our manmade reservoir, the littoral zone is made up of cattails, which provide habitat to birds, insects, and amphibians.
Next time you visit us, stop by Ayer Lake to see if you can spot any life among the cattails!
#aznature #naturelovers #natureeducation #littoralzone #cattails