Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Name: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Address: 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior, AZ, 85173, US
Telephone: +15206892723
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the Oldest and Largest Botanical Garden in Arizona.

10/17/2026

The outdoors make the best kind of classroom. Join one of our Family Workshops to learn fun facts about nature and participate in a themed craft!

🦇Bats of Arizona: Oct 24 | Craft: Pinecone bat
📝Nature Journaling: Nov 7 | Craft: Nature journal
🍁Fall Color Fun: Nov 14 | Craft: Leaf collage
🌲All About Trees: Dec 12 | Craft: Wood cookie ornament

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Non-Member child (5-17): $10
Member child: $8
Up to 2 adults free with child

10/16/2026

🚨Plant Sale starts TOMORROW 🚨

Take a piece of the Arboretum home with you! With over 600 unique plants, you're bound to find something new and exciting for your garden.

Is there a specific plant you're hoping will be on sale? Check out our full plant list here:https://btarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BTA-Fall-Plant-Sale-List-2026-10.1.26.pdf

Fall Plant Sale:
📅October 17 - November 1
⭐October 16: Member's Preview
🕗8:00 am - 5:00 pm

10/15/2026

🍄Did you know that fungi are more closely related to people than plants? They may look like plants, but the way they grow, get nutrients, and evolve is completely different.

Fungi DO interact with plants. They grow by absorbing nutrients from organic material, which is why you often find them on dying trees, logs, or on ground level.

These little guys can be found on the fence surrounding Drover's Woolshed. Next time you visit, keep an eye out for them and any other mushrooms in your path. Sometimes they pop up in places where you'd least expect!

10/14/2026

The Fall Plant Sale is almost here! Take a look at some plants our staff have been eyeing 🪴👀

What plants are you planning on picking up? Let us know in the comments!

Fall Plant Sale
📅October 17 - November 1
🕗8:00 am - 5:00 pm
⭐Member's Preview: October 16

10/13/2026

These beautiful photos were taken by Tim Lee, one of our loyal members! We love seeing our visitors' photography. (Especially when they include cute birds! 🐦)

Want to see some of these birds for yourself? Join us for a Bird Walk! You'll be surrounded by other avian enthusiasts helping spot and identify our little flying friends.

📅Every Wednesday | October 2026 - April 2027
🕗 8:15 - 9:30 am
🎟️Free with admission

10/12/2026

We're looking for our next Director of Education! 📣

Do you come alive on the trail? Love hiking, birdwatching, camping, or simply spending your days surrounded by nature? If the idea of wearing hiking boots to work, spotting wildlife during your lunch break, and being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team excites you, then Boyce Thompson Arboretum may be the perfect place for you.

Learn more about this position and other job oppurtunities by visiting https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/8b589eda-2014-454f-b0ac-b13369ee53ee/Boyce-Thompson-Arboretum

10/11/2026

The Wing Memorial Herb Garden is a perfect spot to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature. At this garden, you'll find:

🌱 The original Clevenger House built in 1913
🌱 An array of fragrant herbs, pomegranates, and other fruits
🌱 A functional sundial
🌱 If you're lucky... coati! Due to all the tasty fruits, they love visiting this area.

Have you been to the Wing Memorial Herb Garden? Let us know in the comments what you love best about this garden! 👇

10/10/2026

Walking the Arboretum paths means you're rarely alone! That rustling in the leaves beside you could belong to any number of critters...

🐦A red cardinal foraging for fallen seeds
🐇A rabbit quietly studying you from its hiding place in the shrubbery
🍏A coati climbing a tree to reach some fresh fruit
🐍A gopher snake traveling to it's burrow nearby
🦎A lizard darting along the bark of a tree, looking for insects

Keep your eyes open and you're sure to have some amazing wildlife sightings.

What's your favorite critter to spot at the Arboretum? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

10/09/2026

Don't forget - Our Boo-tanical Bash is coming up! Join us for spooky crafts, good food, trick-or-treating, and more! Family-friendly costumes are welcome.

📅 October 30
🕔5 - 7 pm
🎟️Free with admission
⭐Free for members
🎃 No registration required

Thanks to Rebuild Superior, the first 20 families from Superior who arrive will receive a 🚨FREE🚨 one-year family membership. This means unlimited free admission for your family for an entire year! You must bring proof of residency to unlock this deal.

10/08/2026

Foster your child's love for nature with one of our Adventure Packs! Free to borrow from Member and Guest Services upon arrival, these packs include:

👁️Binoculars
📖Field Guides
🔍Magnifying Glass
🩹First Aid Kit
📷Scavenger Hunt
🦇Adventure Buddy Plushie

If your child completes the Scavenger Hunt - they'll get a small prize!

Plan your adventure today by visiting btarboretum.org

Address

37615 E. Arboretum Way
Superior, AZ
85173

Telephone

+15206892723

Website

https://btarboretum.org/

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