Closed Oct 28th-April 29th, 2025
The Arboretum is closed for the season beginning October 28th through April 29th 2025.
The Arboretum is closed for the season beginning October 28th through April 29th 2025.
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers […]
Join us as we re-connect with our volunteers and meet some new friends! We'll meet at the Visitor Center for an orientation and talk about volunteer opportunities. Then we'll take a tour with our Executive Director, Nate O'Meara. Light refreshments will be provided and please bring a lunch to enjoy afterwards. RSVP here!
Participants in the Festival of Science Scavenger hunt with their Scavenger Hunt swag enjoy free admission to complete their quest! Show your swag at the visitor center for entrance!
Join us for some projects on our grounds from 9-11am. Bring a water bottle, sun protection and gloves. Extra rakes are welcome too! If you are new to volunteering at the Arb, please fill out our volunteer form prior to attending. Volunteer Information Please RSVP to gardens@thearb.org if you plan to attend.
Join us at the Arboretum’s vegetable garden to learn about gardening in Flagstaff and season extenders. This will be a hands-on workshop where participants will gain the knowledge required for installing the Steady Harvest DIY MiniTunnel kit by installing one at our garden! These durable season extenders are designed with the Flagstaff elements in mind, […]
The Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit is a seasonal art installation of metal garden sculpture available for purchase. Thirty percent of all sales benefit The Arboretum at Flagstaff. The exhibit runs May 4 – Sept. 20 Art works are located in our Exhibit Hall and around our stage and picnic area. Take a look and maybe take […]
Join Dr. Celia Holm for a morning bird walk around the Arboretum grounds.
Come enjoy a pint at Mother Road Brewing Company on the third Wednesday of each month and support the Arb while hearing about the latest research in the biological sciences! This months planned topic (subject to change): Lucy Harris - Sustainable energy Sean Collins- Tree Genetics
Celebrate the summer by joining Nate O’Meara, the Arboretum at Flagstaff’s Executive Director, as he shares tips and tricks for growing vegetables. Your Instructor: Nate O’Meara has always lived by the plants. His professional background cross-pollinates the fields of anthropology, ethnobotany, horticulture, and ecology. He has worked as a nurseryman, organic farmer, landscape manager, botanical […]
The Coconino County Master Gardener’s Plant Sale will be held at the Colton Garden. There will be plants, starts, used tools, and food to buy, gardening talks and advice for free, and fun activities. Look for our table to get your Arboretum grown native plants!
Join Dr. Celia Holm for a morning bird walk around the Arboretum grounds.
Tips and Tricks to Gardening in Flagstaff Join our Greenhouse Manager, Gina Goegan for an informative talk! Gardening in Flagstaff can be challenging. From extreme temperature swings to herbivory, having an abundant garden requires resilience and planning. Join us to learn about seed starting, planting timelines appropriate for Flagstaff, season extenders, pest control and general […]
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission. IRFC is a non-profit organization. Donations are welcome.