Boyce Thompson Arboretum’s Centennial Celebration Culminates in ‘Green Gala’

Boyce Thompson Arboretum’s century-old garden served as the perfect backdrop for their centennial celebration ‘Green Gala’ on October 19, 2024 to honor the splendor at the base of PicketPost Mountain.
Honorees: Republic Services – Climate Action Award & Copper Corridor Blight Busters in collaboration with Gila County – Sustainable Community Award
Emcee & Auctioneer: Dusty Klink
Entertainment: The Nash Jazz Club
Décor: Event Rents
Caterer: M Culinary Concepts
Notable Moments: The special centennial highlights included a proclamation from Governor Katie Hobbs recognizing Boyce Thompson Arboretum Day on October 5, 2024 as a testament to the century of commitment to research, education and conservation. A captivating live auction featured 10 works from the Spiny Splendor art installation exhibit created by local artists. These larger-than-life displays showcased the hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus fasciculatus var. boyce-thompsonii), appropriately named after Colonel William Boyce Thompson.
Photos courtesy of Boyce Thompson Arboretum










