Urban Tree Stewardship

Trees for Tomorrow

Thank you to all donors whose gifts supported the Trees for Tomorrow campaign!

We are grateful to everyone who gave during UC Davis' Give Day, the Sacramento region's Big Day of Giving, or at other times this spring. Over 180 contributors provided $73,000+ in funding, exceeding our goal!

Crack Discovered in Trunk of Iconic Campus Tree

The expansive Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata), which has graced the banks of Lake Spafford in the UC Davis Arboretum since the 1960s, grew to serve as a popular gathering place for picnics, wildlife viewing, family photos and more until the recent discovery of a large crack in its trunk. Experts studying the issue determined it is in danger of breaking apart and poses a significant hazard.