UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

Why Leaves Change Color in Fall

Want to understand the gorgeous, seasonal phenomenon that paints the Arboretum in vibrant golds, reds and oranges?

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Preparing Our Campus Trees for Tomorrow's Climate

We steward 20,000 trees...

many that are not well-suited for what scientists predict our future climate will be. But, we've got experience, access to experts and a strategy that involves our entire community.

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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!

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Arboretum All-Stars

100 plants selected by our horticulturists for outstanding qualities.

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Plant Lists

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

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Gardening for Pollinators

Resources for creating pollinator habitats.

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Environmental Impact: Our Campus is More Than a Pretty Place!

Scroll through the photo slideshow below to see how the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is more than a pretty place. Our purpose is to inspire human potential to help people and environments thrive!