Blog & News Articles

Blog & News Articles

What Arboretum Walks Can Reveal

“It’s all about plants, everything comes back to plants.” At least that’s Karen Slinkard’s philosophy (and the Arboretum and Public Garden team tends to agree).

Karen — a two-time UC Davis alum, active Davis community member and Master Gardener — and her husband Stephen have made a generous donation to create an endowment fund supporting the Learning by Leading™ student internship program and also made a current use pledge to be used over five years, also in support of the program.

Apply by May 7, 2023: Tree Maintenance Supervisor

Oversee the maintenance of the gorgeous campus urban canopy that serves the entire UC Davis community, from students to squirrels at the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, where every career employee receives extremely competitive health and retirement benefits.

Apply by April 28, 2023: Laborer (3 positions open)

Maintain campus outdoor spaces for all the UC Davis community to enjoy as a laborer at the Arboretum and Public Garden, where every career employee receives extremely competitive health and retirement benefits.

March 11 Member Appreciation Plant Sale Canceled

In response to another “atmospheric river” headed our way,  this Saturday’s (3/11) Member Appreciation Plant Sale has been canceled. Instead organizers will make April “Member Appreciation Month” by offering $10-off coupons (no cash value) at both the currently scheduled April events, in addition to early access at both sales, and 10% off.

2023 Volunteer Recruitment

In 2023, we are seeking new volunteers to join our gardening volunteer teams. Trainings will be offered in winter and include a combination of expert instruction and hands-on projects. Space is limited. Applications are due by January 16, 2023.

Making Transitions in Life and in a Garden

Ann Daniel, volunteer and former board president for the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, moved to Davis from Austin, Texas and quickly got to work creating a climate-ready landscape for her own yard as well as helping serve as a catalyst for the development of other test gardens in her retirement community.

Job Opening: Grounds Supervisor

Oversee the maintenance of gorgeous, sustainable landscapes across the UC Davis campus. Apply to be a Grounds Supervisor, where every career employee receives extremely competitive health and retirement benefits including:

UC Davis, Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Partner on Patch Series

The University of California, Davis, and Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, or GSHCC, have teamed up to encourage Girl Scouts in the region to participate in a custom patch series with activities that take participants through various areas of the university campus and expose Girl Scouts to STEM-specific majors and colleges within the university.