Students participating in our Learning by Leading Habitat Horticulture program read children's books about pollinators. These videos were created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for kids (and adults!) to learn more about the importance of pollinators as we all sheltered in place.
Join our Learning by Leading™ GATEways Outreach team as they explain what oak galls (aka oak apples) are, how they are created by wasps in addition to creative ways they are used by humans to create ink in this charming and educational explainer video!
Watch a mini-documentary about the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden's Nature's Gallery Court -- a mosaic mural with over 140 stunning, hand-crafted tiles.
Listen to the podcast mini-series created by our Learning by Leading™ Museum Education interns to help our community stay connected to the outdoor environment during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Take the virtual tour to learn about the Arboretum, pollinators, the Arboretum Waterway and more. It was designed for kids, but there's something for everyone!
Thank you! We are grateful for the generosity of everyone who has supported the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden over the past two months. We know it has been a challenging time, but we've tried our best to be there for the community by keeping the gardens open for everyone. Thank you for being there for us by supporting the Arboretum and Public Garden with your gifts and encouraging words.
It’s true that summer is not the best time of the year to install new plants, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t. Watch the latest Ask the Garden Gnomes video below for advice or scroll down to find some quick tips.
Download these new Zoom backgrounds to featuring beautiful photography from throughout the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. We also have a folder of dozens of generic UC Davis branded Zoom backgrounds for those spirited Aggies out there continuing to work hard and make the world a better place from home!
With many parks, picnic areas, and campgrounds currently closed, the campus has seen an increase in overall visitors, some of which are causing a variety of environmental damage.
