Dragonflies help to keep the population of mosquitoes low at The Arboreteum.
Then, of course, there are the plants, gardens, greenhouse and beautiful trail system.
The
Arboretum is best known for its collection of 2,500 species of plants
and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, meadows, and
forests. You can take a guided tour (offered daily at 11 and 1pm) with
knowledgeable docents, or you can do a self-guided stroll among the
many miles of paths. The Arboretum offers an extensive education
program for toddlers up to 6th graders, and adult education on
gardening, painting and more. Saturday Morning Birdwalks have been a
popular outing for birding novices and experts. Lead by members of the
Audubon society, the Birdwalks offer an excellent opportunity to spot
the more than 100 species of birds recorded at the Arboretum, taking
advantage of the facility's varied habitat.
Green-living fans will want to check out the Horticulture Center, which
features a greenhouse which captures solar heat in a variety of ways to
maintain internal temperatures and directs rainfall into a 3,500 gallon
underground cistern to use later.
The Arboretum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April 1 to
October 31. It is located four miles south of Route 66 on scenic Woody
Mountain Road in West Flagstaff. For more information visit
www.thearb.org or call (928) 774-1442.
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