Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Featured Tours

Arizona Tour (grades 3-8)

Teaches Arizona ecology and habitat, Arizona's common plants, state symbols, and the geology that has shaped our state.

Deserts of the World (grades 7-12)

Students learn about the various deserts of the world, weather patterns and landforms that create these desert conditions and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in the desert.

Tree Tour (grades 3-8)

Students will learn about the processes trees use to sustain life, be able to identify trees common to central and southern Arizona, discuss the interdependence between trees and people, and receive an introduction to "Treeometry."

Plants of the Bible (all grades & ages)

See first hand the plant species and close relatives of plants directly mentioned in the Bible and learn how those plants were used during ancient times.

High School - Art, Photography, Language - All Year (grades 9-12)

These self-guided tours offer opportunities for specialized classes to practice their specialty in a natural setting. For foreign language classes, the arboretum has printed trail guides available in Japanese, Spanish, German, and French. Our beautiful grounds are ideal for art and photography. Be sure to bring plenty of adult chaperones.

Homeschool Days: January 6, February 5, March 10, April 9

Each school year we invite homeschool families to gather and experience Arboretum education programs. January 6 (Wednesday) at 10:00 a.m. we offer Plants of the Bible, February 5 (Friday) at 10:00 is The Arizona Tour, March 10 (Wednesday) participants are offered the "Trees" tour at 10:00 a.m. and the final homeschool day will be April 9 (Friday) with "Plants of the Bible" tour at 10 a.m. Pre-payment is required, families are asked to reserve a spot no later than two weeks prior to each tour by calling 520-689-2723 or else emailing Education Coordinator Lacey Pacheco lpacheco@Ag.arizona.edu

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