Arboretum Ambassadors

Image of Doris Wu holding a large cut out of a black phoebe bird and Melissa Cruz hold a large cutout of a female mallard duck, both are standing under the shade of a tree in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden.

Support the Long-lasting Impact of Learning by Leading

Thu, November 17, 2022

2022 Giving Tuesday and Annual Appeal

Our Learning by Leading program helps us grow the environmental stewards of tomorrow. Please join us in this important work by giving to the UC Davis Friends of the Arboretum and Public Garden Annual Fund on Giving Tuesday (Nov. 29) or anytime this year.

Give Today!

Doris Wu

Fri, July 01, 2022

Student Leadership

Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, Arboretum Ambassadors intern, 2021-22

Learning by Leading students install tree tags

‘Spruced up:’ Tree Tags inform and engage the community

Wed, May 25, 2022

Our community’s urban forest provides public health, environmental and economic benefits to Davis community members everyday. To highlight this important resource, Tree Davis and the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden have teamed up to install educational tree tags across the Davis landscape.

Seeing Red?

by Sara Amid
Thu, February 10, 2022

Chair Share – a program that aims to encourage our community to spend more time outside. Studies show that even a short time outdoors can reduce stress and improve mood, among a variety of other social and well-being benefits.

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 background with graphic of tree and hanging laundry.

Simple Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

by Indigo Wang
Tue, August 11, 2020

Environmental Education

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.

The Arboretum Ambassadors team poses for a group photo.

Carbon Neutrality For Kids

by Indigo Wang
Fri, August 07, 2020

Environmental Education

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!

Arboretum Ambassadors student interns pose in front of their investigation station.

Get Connected with Carbon Neutrality

by Indigo Wang
Thu, August 06, 2020

Environmental Education

Carbon Neutrality Quiz

Test your carbon neutrality knowledge with this fun, brief ranking game.

TAKE THE QUIZ AND SHARE YOUR RESULTS!

What emits the most carbon: taking a flight from LA to New York or doing a week’s worth of laundry?

Kick off the New Year in an Eco-Friendly, Colorful Way

Mon, January 14, 2019

Environmental Education

The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden’s student-led Arboretum Ambassador team invite families, students, community members of all ages to their second natural tie-dye workshop Saturday, January 19, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The event is free, all you need to bring is white items you wish to tie-dye, such as t-shirts, socks, shorts, pillow-cases, etc.

Arboretum Ambassadors receive gold level Community Service Award

Arboretum Ambassadors Go Gold

Tue, August 07, 2018

Student Leadership

The Arboretum Ambassadors have won their fifth consecutive gold level Community Service Award from the UC Davis Community Service Resource Center for their transformative work in environmental education.