Classes at Compton Gardens and Arboretum offer engaging opportunities to explore the natural world through guided garden tours and expert-led presentations. Topics range from tree identification and proper tree care to native plants, pollinators, seasonal gardening, and local ecology. Led by arborists, horticulturists, and other knowledgeable professionals, each class combines practical information with hands-on learning in one of Northwest Arkansas’s most beautiful outdoor classrooms.
We offer private group tours of Compton Gardens and Arboretum for organizations, clubs, school groups, and other visitors interested in exploring this iconic Bentonville destination. Guided by knowledgeable staff, these customized tours can focus on native plants, trees, the history of the property, and the conservation legacy of Dr. Neil Compton.