by Goretti Alvarez and Katie Hetrick, FOA Communications

From April 1 through April 26 UC Davis, along with the eight other University of California campuses participated in the 2019 Cool Campus Challenge. The purpose of the challenge was to educate and inform the university community to take simple steps to save energy and reduce waste in order to lower its carbon footprint. Campuses earned points through each action students, faculty, and staff took to cut carbon emissions in their daily lives, which included a number of sustainability-focused events.

The poll lists UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden as an environmental organization that supports a sustainable environment in the Sacramento region.

Special Offer for Clearance Plant Sale Attendees

Text to give $10 or more (see instructions below) to our UC Davis Oaks Forever! campaign and receive a $5-off coupon good at our May 11 Clearance Plant Sale! 

Show your digital receipt at the Arboretum Information table near the check-out lane to receive your coupon.

In an effort to save part of this living history, two UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden staff members are going the extra mile to propagate the boxelder, as well as many other species in Capitol Park that suffered during the recent drought.

by Saddy Preza Zavaleta

Calling all community scientists and Arboretum visitors! The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden has launched a survey to monitor the quality of the Arboretum Waterway and everyone is welcome to participate.

The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden invites the community to join East Regional Parks Docent Antonio Flores as he shares the culture of Native Californian flute making while demonstrating how to make and play your own elderberry flute.

Quick action by the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden's Grounds and Landscape Services team saves the pre-game tailgate festivities at the Aggies first post-season football game since moving up to NCAA's Division I.

Support from Friends members and other community and foundation partners is what keeps the Learning by Leading™ program growing. Consider making a gift during the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Annual Appeal. Your gift will help us expand the Learning by Leading™ internship to impact more students next year. 

We are seeking new volunteers to join our gardening, plant sale support and land stewardship volunteer teams. Applications are due Friday, January 18. Space is limited. Apply now!

Apply to be a Learning by Leading™
Habitat Horticulture Co-Coordinator Applications due November 26
Two paid positions available