Here are some highlights of our 2 day tour:
Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum
The oldest arboretum in the State of Arizona, situated in a rocky canyon east of Phoenix.
Desert Trees Nursery
A full production nursery specializing in native and arid tolerant woody species.
Hosts - the Fontez family.
University of Arizona research greenhouses
Salinity studies, new retractible shade houses, hydroponic vegetable production, aeroponics, and the Desert Legume Program
Bach’s Cactus and Succulent Nursery
A large production facility, specializing in hybridizing, grafting, and shipping world wide. Host - Dan Bach
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
A world class outdoor museum with zoological, mineral, and botanical exhibits. The premier desert experience.
Civano Nursery
A unique retail/wholesale production facility situated on the site of a cutting-edge environmentally responsible community.
University of Arizona Campus Arboretum
The oldest continually-maintained green space in Arizona. Home to several hundred tree species, many of which were planted as trials in the early days of desert landscaping.
Total cost per person, single or double occupancy: $375.