Fellowship Opportunities
We collaborate with the California Climate Action Corps to offer paid fellowship opportunities. Fellows collaborate with expert staff to support the Arboretum and Public Garden’s goal of building resilient and sustainable landscapes through hands-on restoration work, engagement with community members and more.
Current Climate Action Corps Positions
Landscape Adaptation Fellows
Four Landscape Adaptation Fellows help prepare our campus for a warmer climate by restoring wetland habitats, caring for climate-ready trees and transforming conventional landscapes into spaces that support biodiversity.
Reserve Land Stewards
Two Reserve Land Stewards care for and enhance the UC Davis Putah Creek Riparian Reserve and other naturalized lands to strengthen climate and fire resilience for campus and surrounding community.
Learning Through Climate Action
Climate Action Corps fellows are part of the larger Arboretum and Public Garden team, working alongside professionals with expertise in restoration ecology, plant conservation, sustainable horticulture, arboriculture, water management, museum collections and public horticulture.
Through mentorship and hands-on service, fellows build practical skills, contribute to meaningful climate solutions and develop connections within the regional environmental community. They also help engage students, volunteers and community members in projects that expand the reach and long-term impact of this work.
Interested in Serving?
When fellowship applications are available, opportunities to serve with the Arboretum and Public Garden are posted on our recruitment page.
About California Climate Action Corps
California Climate Action Corps is a Governor’s initiative and national service program led by California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, and implemented by Bay Area Community Resources. The program mobilizes emerging leaders to advance climate action, engage community members and create lasting environmental impact.
Fellows serve with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal communities and educational institutions throughout California. Their projects focus on priorities such as urban greening, organic waste and edible food recovery, wildfire resilience, climate education and volunteer engagement.