Arboretum Hours
Extended Hours for Members May 9th from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
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Youth (Ages 13-17)
Child (Ages 5 – 12)
Members & Children under 5
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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Make the most of your mornings this summer! From June through August, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is open Wednesday through Monday, 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with last admission at 11:00 a.m. We are closed on Tuesdays.
Plus during these months enjoy special admission rates:
Ages 13 and up – $16
Children 5–12 – $10
Children under 5 – Free
Visit early, explore the trails, and soak in the beauty of the Arboretum in the cooler part of the day.
Tiny cuttings, big impact.
Every plant you see here started from just a snip — carefully cleaned, dipped, and rooted with care. Propagation isn’t just practical. It’s powerful. It helps us grow more plants for pollinators, restoration, and education — all while conserving precious resources.
But we can’t do it alone. Your support helps us expand our propagation efforts and grow the future of this garden.
Think you`re seeing bark? Look again. You might be spotting the Ornate Tree Lizard. But once you see it...you can`t unsee it.
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!