History
The Arboretum at Flagstaff was originally the working ranch of Frances McAllister. In 1981, Frances created The Arboretum as a non-profit institution dedicated to the study of the unique environment of the surrounding Colorado Plateau. The Arboretum conducts scientific research on, and educates visitors about, the local ecology. Over the years, research and display gardens were added to the property. The Arboretum is now home to over 13 acres of cultivated gardens and welcomes over 25,000 visitors annually.
Specialties
The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a 200-acre botanical garden, research station, and nature center. Located at an elevation of 7,150' in the cool ponderosa pine forests of Flagstaff, Arizona, it is home to one of the largest collections of high-country wildflowers in North America. Family friendly nature trails wind through cool, lush gardens and natural areas, where over 2,500 species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers are on display. Open from April through October, visitors can enjoy guided tours of the gardens six days a week, as well as a butterfly house, weekly workshops, lectures and talks. Throughout the season enjoy special events and summer camps for kids!