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Consider a gift to support Learning by Leading™ and our newest program strand, Urban Tree Stewardship, created to ensure that UC Davis has a thriving, resilient urban forest for decades to come — even as our climate warms. 

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.

This fall, our Learning by Leading™ (LxL) Sustainable Horticulture apprentices will be planting an "AquaFree Demonstration Garden" thanks to a grant the team received from The Green Initiative Fund — a student-fee-supported program, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, offering students the opportunity to develop and launch innovat

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!  

One step at a time can make a big difference for our planet! The Arboretum and Public Garden Learning by Leading™ Arboretum Ambassador team has put together a quick guide on easy swaps you can make in your everyday life to reduce your carbon footprint.

Looking for some summer boredom busters? Check out this kid’s Carbon Learning Activity, with a fun ranking quiz, Carbon Q&A and other educational resources. This activity was designed for kids but we have found it to be super informative and fun for adults as well!

The Arboretum and Public Garden is adding two air-powered circulators to the Arboretum Waterway, one at Lake Spafford and one near the old boathouse. The reason for the circulators is to improve circulation and oxygenation of the water, which will help keep surface algae at bay and improve water quality. We also expect that, like last year, we will find cyanobacteria in the water at some point this summer or fall.