The Arboretum was founded in the 1920s by mining magnate Col. William Boyce Thompson. In 1917 Col. Thompson served as co-leader of a Red Cross mercy mission to Russia, where he came to understand the importance of plants as the ultimate source of a large portion of mankind's food, clothing, and shelter. It was then, that he determined to use his great wealth to improve the use of plant resources. The Arboretum is one of his legacies.
Encompassing 323 acres, the Arboretum is Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden. It was the first purely botanical institution in the inter-mountain states. The Arizona State Parks Board entered into agreement with the Boyce Thompson Arboretum Board and the University of Arizona in 1976 to cooperatively manage the Arboretum.
Daily Guided Walking Tours at 11am
What's new in the gardens at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park this month? Each day of February and March Arboretum volunteer guides lead visitors to the best spots to see and photograph winter color; to enjoy a look at the vivid resident Northern Cardinals -- or photograph the dramatic, ancient volcanic rock formations. 90 - minutes. Invite friends and plan to attend more than one: with more than a half-dozen guides, you'll hear something new about different gardens as each guide shares respective and unique knowledge about Arboretum history and fun facts about the plants, critters and geology around the gardens.
March 2: Arboretum History Walk
10 am. Arboretum History Walk. Hear the life and times of Colonel William Boyce Thompson and his Arboretum narrated on a slow-paced, relaxing walking tour guided by Phoenix historian Sylvia Lee.
Walks depart from the Visitor Center breezeway and typically last about ninety minutes.
Daily tours and most weekend nature walks are included with the Adult (12+) $10 daily admission and $5 for ages 5-12.
Location: 37615 U.S. Hwy 60 Superior AZ 85273 • 520-689-2811
Winter Hours: Open daily from 8am to 5pm.
Website: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/BOTH/
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