Peter J. Shields Oak Grove

Toast oaks and "Oak-tober" at beer launch

Are you an accidental gardener? Do you love oaks or maybe enjoy trying new beers? Don’t miss the “Oak-tober” celebration on Oct. 4 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Sudwerk Brewing Co. Dock Store. The event is free and a portion of all beer purchases will be donated to support the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden.

Tribute tiles available in the Arboretum

Become part of the many stories captured in Arboretum tribute tiles. Tiles are available in three locations: the majestic T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove; the peaceful Peter J. Shields Oak Grove and the artistic Nature’s Gallery Court mural. Visit again and again with family and friends to stroll the Arboretum gardens and take pleasure in seeing your memories honored.

Explore the Peter J. Shields oak grove

Thanks to Dr. John M. Tucker, professor of botany, director of the Arboretum (1965-66 and 1972-84), and a prominent oak researcher, the UC Davis Arboretum is home to one of the largest and most diverse oak collections in the country, focusing on trees from the southwest U.S., Mexico, and the Mediterranean region. Our collection includes about 100 species, varieties, and hybrids.

Shields Oak Grove Turns 50

In honor of the grove’s 50th anniversary, the arboretum hosted about 50 people for a celebration under the Persian oaks near the grove’s entryway. The anniversary celebration brought together several people with strong connections to those Persian oaks and the hundreds of other oaks in the collection.