Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park visitors continue to have the opportunity to relax during the evening hours on selected Saturdays during the summer. The popular series continues August 23rd, with music by classical guitarist Jim Vandine and another special guest musician.
Queen Creek country singer Tammy Tidwell will be on stage in the picnic area from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, and then Globe guitarist Jim Vandine plays classical (and a few modern interpretations of classical songs) from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Other events at BTA this weekend include a 9:30 am butterfly walk and then a 10:30 am "how to juice prickly pear fruits" cactus class on Saturday, and then a Sunday tour explaining "edible / medicinal plants of the Sonoran desert" at 9:30 am. For details please call Arboretum staff during daytime business hours from 6 am to 3 pm at (520) 689-2723.
Visitors can bring a picnic basket and enjoy free live music for a reduced admission. Normal summer business hours are from 6 am until 3 pm, but hours will be extended until 8 pm Saturday, August 23rd. A special admission price of $5 for non-members will be offered, and children under the age of five will be admitted free. There is no charge for entertainment from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm, and charcoal grills are available in the picnic area.
Elevation at the Arboretum is 1,000 feet higher than Arizona's major metropolitan areas and is appreciably cooler.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is located on U.S. Highway 60, three miles west of historic Superior. Summer hours are from 6 am until 3 pm every day. Visit btarboretum.org for more information.