Community Engagement

Nature Rx pilot program members standing in the Arboretum Plant Nursery in May 2019.

Nature Rx Network Symposium: Transforming Campus Life by Embracing Nature

Mon, November 02, 2020

Community Engagement

Learn more about best practices, for connecting students to campus nature for their health and wellbeing, particularly during a pandemic.

A message from Director Kathleen Socolofsky to our community

Mon, November 02, 2020

Community Engagement

Our staff has been busy creating our new Plant Sale online store with contactless curbside pickup at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery. We are excited to thank all our Friends members by giving them first access to the new store during the fall.

The photo displays the diversity of gall wasps that are found both in the Arboretum and throughout the world.

Virtual Student Research Flash Talks

by Saddy Preza Zavaleta
Thu, October 29, 2020

Community Engagement

In honor of UC Davis' Undergraduate Research Week, students hosted flash talks on October 15 featuring the studies of three UC Davis students who are using the UC Davis Arboretum to conduct their research. Watch the video below to learn about their research and how it complements the university experience.

Image of Nursery Manager Taylor Lewis loading plants into a car trunk.

Online Plant Store Testimonials

Wed, October 28, 2020

Community Engagement

This fall we are debuting our online plant sale store to members of the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. After placing their orders and scheduling their contactless curbside pickup, they were asked to evaluate their experience. View some of the responses below!

Photo COVID-19 signage located throughout the Arboretum.

Responding to COVID-19

Fri, October 23, 2020

Community Engagement

Like many at UC Davis this spring, the Arboretum and Public Garden had to get creative as the university moved to suspended operations at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Photo of a group of smiling people from the Arboretum Ambassador team.

Simple Food-Waste-Free Recipes

by Indigo Wang
Fri, August 28, 2020

Community Engagement

Looking to decrease your food waste? The Arboretum and Public Garden Learning by Leading™ Arboretum Ambassador team has put together a food-waste-free recipe book, with simple, healthy recipes you can cook at home. The book includes recipes for pancakes, triple berry sauce, natural dyes and disinfectant and much more!

yellow flowers with a bug in the center.

Take A Break With Our Mindfulness Videos

by Indigo Wang
Thu, August 20, 2020

Community Engagement

Feeling overwhelmed? Take a break and ground yourself in nature from home, with our new Mindfulness Video Series.

A message from Director Kathleen Socolofsky to our community

Fri, July 17, 2020

Community Engagement

During these unprecedented times, we want to make sure that visitors to the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden follow the latest public health guidance.

Get Your Prescription Filled Right Here!

by Scout Mata
Fri, July 17, 2020

Community Engagement

The Arboretum and Public Garden has partnered with Yolo Healthy Parks Healthy People to deliver on the shared mission of healing through nature.

Rendering of mesh on the Old A Street Bridge

Detours near Old A Street Bridge

by Scout Mata
Tue, July 14, 2020

Community Engagement

Crews from UC Davis Facilities Management will work to maintain safety in the Arboretum in the coming weeks as portions of the path near the Old A Street Bridge — located near the east end of the Arboretum Waterway — will be closed.