A transformational $3.7 million gift from Cate McGuire and her husband Michael Smith honors her memory while establshing support for the Arboretum and Public Garden's Learning by Leading™ program. As the largest gift in the organization's 90-year history, the donation represents a powerful investment in the next generation of environmental leaders.
This spring, the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Plant Sale will feature a special selection of campus-grown veggie starts, perfect for home gardeners.
A few light sprinkles may be in the forecast for our upcoming plant sale—but seasoned gardeners know that’s actually good news. In fact, this kind of weather creates ideal planting conditions.
The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is honored to announce a generous estate gift from longtime supporters Dr. Sarkis H. Zeronian and Mrs. Irene B. Zeronian, whose dedication to the Arboretum community spanned many years.
The Power of One, a documentary by director Alex Valdez and producer Pablo De la Fuente, will be featured in a two-day UC Davis campus event celebrating the power of individual and community action in the face of global environmental challenges.
Weed Out Stress events bring focused, hands-on attention to campus landscapes. In the process, volunteers step away from screens, spend time outdoors, and experience the restorative benefits that come from working with plants and being immersed in nature.
Oversee the iconic Arboretum Waterway by leading the riparian habitat restoration, coordinating a team of student interns and more! Apply to be the Arboretum Waterway Steward at UC Davis, where every career employee receives extremely competitive health and retirement benefits including:
