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A blooming western redbud in the foreground and a UC Davis water tower

Staff Picks for our Spring 2023 Plant Sales

by Arboretum and Public Garden Staff
Fri, February 17, 2023

Looking for fresh ideas of plants to add to your garden or landscape? Consider one or more of these plants, selected by our staff members, as you shop our Spring 2023 plant sale fundraisers.

Image of great valley gumweed. Photo by Miles DaPrato.

Staff Picks for our Fall 2022 Plant Sales

by Arboretum and Public Garden staff
Thu, October 20, 2022

Looking for fresh ideas of plants to add to your garden or landscape? Consider one or more of these plants as you shop our Fall 2022 plant sale fundraisers.

Chris and Christy Dewees in the Arboretum.

The Christine and Christopher Dewees Learning by Leading Fund

by Christi Jackman
Thu, June 09, 2022

On her way to becoming a botanical illustrator, Christy Dewees developed a special bond with the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden that years later would lead her and her husband to create the Christine and Christopher Dewees Learning by Leading™ Fund.

Arboretum Waterway Construction Project Webinar

by Katie Hetrick
Fri, February 25, 2022

Community Engagement

On Thursday, February 24, we hosted a virtual community meeting to engage the public on the upcoming Arboretum Waterway Flood Protection and Habitat Enhancement Project.

Make Habitat a Habit

by Ellen Zagory, Director of Horticulture
Fri, February 25, 2022

Environmental Education

We are fortunate to live in California, with its wondrous diversity of flora and large natural areas that are not only places of beauty but also sources of spiritual and emotional refreshment.

Image of volunteers in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

2022 Volunteer Recruitment

Wed, December 15, 2021

Community Engagement

Volunteer with the Arboretum and Public Garden!

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Apply by Jan. 31, 2022

We are currently recruiting volunteers to join our teams.

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Message from our Director and President of the Friends Board

Thu, March 18, 2021

Community Engagement

This month, we extend special thanks to our friends and fans in Yolo County who recently named the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden as the best "Shelter-at-Home Escape" and the "Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner" in the Davis Enterprise "Best of Yolo" voting.

Spring Planting 1-2-3

by Rachel Davis
Wed, March 17, 2021

Environmental Education

Here are some more tips to establish your plants for a healthy and habitat-friendly garden in 2021!

1. Decompact or Aerate

If you have heavy clay soil, it’s best to decompact your soil before planting. Find a break between rain when your soil is dried out enough to walk on without further compaction. These conditions will make it easy enough to dig and loosen soil by hand or mechanically with a rototiller. Otherwise, if you have well-draining soil, it is best to only dig where you’ll be planting so you don’t disturb overwintering beneficial insects or other microorganisms.

Image of Riley Sholes and Chase Kautz in the UC Davis Arboretum.

New Landscaping Installed Around La Rue Road Bridge

by Laura Baquerizo
Wed, March 17, 2021

Student Leadership

Stripped of most of its landscaping as a result of construction, Arboretum areas on either side of the recently re-opened La Rue Road Bridge, are now in the process of being revived!

Eleven people stand in dead grass wearing masks and removing plant debris.

Putah Creek Restoration Continues with 'One Creek' Partnership

by Laura Baquerizo
Mon, March 08, 2021

Student Leadership

As a result of the One Creek Internship program and the financial contributions of the Solano County Water Agency, 12 UC Davis students and over 90 interns have not only gained valuable career experience in team management and mentorship, but have also received an incomparable introduction to the field of natural resource conservation.