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The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Flagstaff

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Open May 1st - October 31st, every day except Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

The Arboretum at Flagstaff is located on 200 acres within the Coconino National Forest. A research and environmental education center, the Arboretum is home to 2,500 species of plants in greenhouses, gardens, and natural habitats.

The Arboretum encompasses horticultural collections, rare plant specimens, historic buildings, and a nature trail through the Ponderosa pine forest.

Founded in 1981 with a mission to increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and plant communities native to the Colorado Plateau, The Arboretum offers guided tours, school programs, and other festivals and events.
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  • By Treeless L
    Beautiful flowers blooming everywhere, enjoyed bird watching and the butterfly pavillon. Got to see a duck and 10 ducklings on the pond. Enjoyed sitting on the bench looking at the trees and flowers a...  more »
  • By concertpix
    This was my third visit; this time with my wife for a picnic lunch and casual hour before driving back to Las Vegas. My slight disappointment was only a fault of my own. I'm a photographer and on prev...  more »
  • By Voyager793184
    On Sunday, May 9th, the weather was great so we decided to have lunch at Wildflower at the Sawmill then go to the Arboretum for a couple of hours. To get there you turn off the main road onto Woody Mo...  more »
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