UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

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We are currently recruiting for our gardening, land stewardship and plant sale support volunteers. Apply by Jan. 17, 2020.

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Welcome to the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden!

For over 80 years, the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden has provided a resource for our students and community members to learn about and gain transformative leadership experiences in environmental stewardship and education. Our hope is that this website will showcase these efforts and expand upon our ability to share how we are helping reimagine the university of the future with our campus partners as well as our entire community! Please browse the site and let us know if you have any question, comments or ideas.

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places to visit...have you seen them all?

Sustainable Gardening Toolkit

By creating attractive, low-water landscapes with plants perfect for our area while helping restore wildlife habitat.

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Learning by Leading: Student Internships

Leadership skills and real-world experience combine to help our students address the earth’s most important environmental issues.

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Using Cardboard to Break Up with Your Lawn

GATEways Horticulturist Stacey Parker used cardboard to break up with her lawn. Here's how!

Arboretum All-Stars

100 plants selected by our horticulturists for outstanding qualities.

Plant Lists

Beyond Arboretum All-Stars: Lists of plants well-suited for Central Valley gardens.

Gardening for Pollinators

Resources for creating pollinator habitats.

Environmental impact...our campus is more than a pretty place

APGA Board of Directors Meeting