(Phoenix, AZ - June 8, 2009) - Bible scholar David Oberpriller will teach botany, history, and scripture as he guides visitors on a relaxing walk along wheelchair accessible trails through Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. The two-hour tour begins at 8:30am Saturday, June 20.

Oberpriller will point out plants growing at the Arboretum that are mentioned in the Bible.

Trees of the Arboretum Guided Walk Sunday, June 21 from 8:30am until 10:30am. The guided walk tours are free with admission.

Special guest tour guide Terry Mikel will guide visitors through the forested areas of the Arboretum. On this leisurely tour visitors will learn about the towering sycamore and cottonwood trees, native hackberry, mesquite and many more.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is located three miles west of historic Superior on U.S. Highway 60 in the shadow of Picket Post Mountain. Phone 520-689-2723 or visit http://ag.arizona.edu/bta for more information.

For more information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit AZStateParks.com.

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