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Who cares about low-water landscapes now?

by Katie Hetrick
Special to the Davis Enterprise

Environmental Education

May Garden Tips

Gardening tips for weather changes in May

Environmental Education

Gladys Cosens, the Arboretum’s lead challenge donor on UC Davis Give Day

Thanks to Gladys Cosens for her $15,000 gift that kicked off the Waterway WOW campaign. Gladys was the Arboretum’s lead challenge donor for the UC Davis Give Day on April 21-22, 2017. Her Give Day challenge inspired over 60 other donors to make gifts in support of the campaign.

Community Engagement

Hunter Stapp

A testimonial from Hunter Stapp, a Learning by Leading student co-coordinator of the Ecological Restoration team.

Student Leadership

Life After Lawn Advice: Plant for Year-round Color

The Bayon’s front yard displays Eva’s passion for and education in botany. An avid plant collector, Eva and her husband have created a miniature rock garden in their relatively small yard with the artistic placement of boulders and rock mulch, all anchored and softened by a variety of perennials that range in size, color and growing habits.

Environmental Education

Life After Lawn Advice: Learn by Doing

Mona and Frank Demasi

Many succulents are well adapted to low-water landscapes because their thickened leaves store water, providing them the ability to survive dry, hot climates. Softer leaved succulents like Echeveria prefer shade in our region while the larger, cold-hardy Agave and Aloe species do well in full sun.

Environmental Education

What to do in your garden this March

Helpful tips to start preparing your garden for spring.

Environmental Education

Getting Down with Upcycling

Do you know what to do with old water or soda bottles, used cardboard & newspaper? The Arboretum Ambassadors turned that question into an engaging sustainable craft-making workshop—Get Down with Upcycling.

Community Engagement

Do this now to get your garden ready for spring!

In between the last of this season's rains is a great time to get out walk around and make a plan for the coming season.

Environmental Education

This Sunday, green is the new red valentine

This Sunday, show your love for the environment and that special friend or relative, with an eco-friendly gift perfect for a green Valentine’s Day! Join UC Davis Arboretum Ambassadors, in partnership with the Aggie Reuse Store, to design do-it-yourself gifts from one-time waste.

People of all ages are invited to “Get Down with Upcycling,” a free, open-to-the-public event this Sunday, January 22 from 1-3 p.m. at Wyatt Deck in the Arboretum or, in the event of rain, in nearby studio classroom 146 Environmental Horticulture.

Community Engagement

Students harvest Good Life Garden for donation to The Pantry

On Monday, January 9, 2017, students in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden’s Learning by Leading Edible Landscaping Internship picked fruits and vegetables grown in the UC Davis Good Life Garden, but this was not just any run-of-the-mill harvest. It was the first time produce grown here could be donated to The Pantry – a student-run organization that works to ensure no student ever has to miss a meal or go without necessities for financial reasons.

Student Leadership

UC Davis Arboretum rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Yelp!

The UC Davis Arboretum has received 4.5 stars out of 5 from 114 Yelp! community members. We are incredibly humbled by the reviews which are all thoughtful and worthy of evaluation. As an organization we strive to make this a special place for our campus and regional communities.

Community Engagement

Re-envisioning the UC Davis Good Life Garden post construction

The courtyard of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, home to the UC Davis Good Life Garden since 2008, quickly became a popular venue for weddings and high-profile university events thanks to the gorgeous, well-maintained, ever-changing edible landscape. Recently however, a nearby construction project necessitated the removal of many of the edible demonstration planting beds. As a result, we are taking this time to re-imagine the garden, how it can more fully integrate student education, academic partnerships and community engagement.

Environmental Education

Finding awe: A gift for all

Sometimes the best gift is not a thing, but an insight or an experience.

Community Engagement

2017 Volunteer positions now open, apply by January 20

Would you like to spend more time outdoors? Would you like to learn more about the environment? Are you looking for a way to fulfill a New Year’s resolution to give back to the community? Consider volunteering with the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden! It’s a rewarding place to spend your time while learning new skills and meeting new people.

Community Engagement