Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Arboretum “BYE BYE BUZZARDS” Day

by benjaminteam on September 20, 2009

in Gold Canyon AZ Things to Do

Resident "Vulture-ologists" at Boyce Thompson Arboretum have been counting the birds – and reports at least 50 turkey vultures are gathered for the annual "Bye Bye Buzzards" celebration of ornithology on Sept. 26 (Saturday). Boyce Thompson Arboretum opens at 7 a.m. that morning — an hour earlier than usual so visitors have a chance to [...]

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Australian Exhibit at Boyce Thompson Arboretum

by benjaminteam on April 14, 2009

in Gold Canyon AZ Things to Do

If you live in  Gold Canyon, or are coming to the area from someplace else, Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park always has something interesting going on.  Coming up is their showcase of  “the land down under” in which they are  featuring 340 species of Australian plants in the Arboretum’s Australian exhibit. The newly completed Australian [...]

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Spring Wildflowers at Boyce Thompson Arboretum

by benjaminteam on February 20, 2009

in Gold Canyon AZ Things to Do

Spring is a time of year for wonderful wildflowers in Arizona. Boyce Thompson Arboretum is reporting the wildflowers are starting already this year, thanks to the rains we have had. Boyce Thompson has more flowers than some of the other state parks in the area. The abundance, or not, of spring flowers is very dependent [...]

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Photography Classes Near Gold Canyon Arizona

by benjaminteam on December 28, 2008

in Gold Canyon AZ Community, Gold Canyon AZ Things to Do

Interested in photography classes near Gold Canyon Arizona? Check out our blog that covers upcoming classes at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Classroom instruction and "on-the-job-training" in the gardens is both educational and a rewarding experience. Basic photography classes can cost as little as $22.50 for non-annual members, and just $15 for annual members. Advanced, specific [...]

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum Offers Fun Summer Events

by benjaminteam on July 8, 2008

in Gold Canyon AZ Things to Do

Do you know that Desert Spiny lizards sometimes can grow as big as bratwursts! Go visit Boyce Thompson Arboretum and see for yourself. You will learn why lizards have blue bellies and why they do those comical pushups. The Arboretum offers a monthly “Learn Your Lizards” guided walk. July’s event is at 8:30 am on [...]

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