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The Arboretum Waterway’s New Floating Island: A Green Solution
by Enrica Jiang, Communications Intern New Arboretum Waterway Feature Water those plants doing floating in the middle of...
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April 13, 2018
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Students tag trees, raise Earth Day awareness
by Maya Makker In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, interns participating in the UC Davis Arboretum and...
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April 12, 2018
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Arboretum offers “raincheck” plant sale this Saturday April 14
by Katie Hetrick Thanks to last week’s rain and the first-ever postponement of an Arboretum plant sale, customers at this...
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April 10, 2018
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Support California native bees with these 10 plants
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April 4, 2018
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Beyond the honey bee:
Learn more about California native bees
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April 3, 2018
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Arboretum Waterway Construction Update 4.2.2018
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April 2, 2018
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Taking care of our native bees’ needs
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March 29, 2018
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Creating a DIY Pollinator Garden
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March 8, 2018
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Arboretum Waterway Construction Update 3.8.2018
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March 8, 2018
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Waterway edge habitat provides ecosystem benefits
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February 8, 2018
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12:00 pm Folk Music Jam Session @ Wyatt Deck

Folk Music Jam Session @ Wyatt Deck

Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Folk musicians are invited to play together informally during this acoustic jam session at the Wyatt Deck, located on Arboretum Drive (formerly Old Davis Road) next to the redwood grove in the UC Davis Arboretum. Pull out your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, penny whistles, pipes, flutes, squeezeboxes (you name it) and join your fellow musicians for a little bluegrass, old-time, blues,[...]

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9:00 am Annual Picnic Day Celebration @ UC Davis Campus and downtown

Annual Picnic Day Celebration @ UC Davis Campus and downtown

Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where we will be: Parade 10 a.m, – 12 p.m., UC Davis campus and downtown 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Good Life Garden, Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science Celebrate UC Davis at this family-friendly extravaganza! Find us in the ever-popular parade and in the Good Life Garden, an edible garden located in the courtyard of the Robert Mondavi Institute for[...]

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10:00 am Arboretum Discovery Tours @ UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

Arboretum Discovery Tours @ UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:45 pm

Celebrate Earth Day at the Arboretum with our Learning by Leading Museum Education interns and the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County for interative tours of the Arboretum’s Environmental GATEway! These 45-minute tours will introduce participants to the Arboretum’s collections, programs, and history. Student interns will guide attendees through the Hummingbird GATEway Garden, Peter J. Shields Oak Grove, and our[...]

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11:00 am Yoga in the Arboretum @ UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

Yoga in the Arboretum @ UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

De-stress, exercise and enjoy nature! Join us for an hour of yoga appropriate for all skill levels led by certified instructor Erin Korotzer. Dress comfortably. Please bring a towel or yoga mat and water bottle. Sponsored by the Arboretum Ambassadors.

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9:00 am Spring Plant Sale @ Arboretum Teaching Nursery

Spring Plant Sale @ Arboretum Teaching Nursery

Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

LIFE AFTER LAWN: Find the right plants for your sustainable landscape. Join us at our public plant sale season where we will be featuring attractive, drought-tolerant, easy-care, regionally-appropriate plants including a large selection of California natives and Arboretum All-Stars. LEARN MORE Join and save! Members of the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden save 10% off their[...]

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12:00 pm Folk Music Jam Session @ Wyatt Deck

Folk Music Jam Session @ Wyatt Deck

May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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11:00 am Animals of the Arboretum @ Lake Spafford

Animals of the Arboretum @ Lake Spafford

May 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come discover the diversity of animals in the Arboretum! There will be critter crafts, face painting, as well as information about toxic vs. pet-friendly plants, native and non-native Arboretum creatures, and the dangers of feeding them. Parking is free in Visitor Lot 5, at Old Davis Road and Arboretum Drive. For more information, please call (530) 752-4880 or visit http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/calendar.aspx.

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12:00 pm Wednesday Walks with Warren @ UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

Wednesday Walks with Warren @ UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

May 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join Warren Roberts, the Superintendent Emeritus of the Arboretum and famous storyteller and punster, for an always engaging noontime exploration of winter in the UC Davis Arboretum’s gardens and collections. Parking can be found along Garrod Drive near the Gazebo or in nearby Visitor Parking Lot 55 in metered spots or by purchase of a $9 daily pass. For more[...]

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5:00 pm 2nd Friday ArtAbout the Arboretum @ Arboretum GATEway Garden

2nd Friday ArtAbout the Arboretum @ Arboretum GATEway Garden

May 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for art and music in celebration of the 10th annual National Public Gardens Day and the city’s monthly self-guided artwalk—the ArtAbout. Here we will be showcasing the work of UC Davis art professor Robin Hill’s advanced sculpture students; chat with them and learn more about the site-specific installations they created specifically for the Arboretum. In addition, you will[...]

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9:00 am Spring Plant Sale CLEARANCE @ Arboretum Teaching Nursery

Spring Plant Sale CLEARANCE @ Arboretum Teaching Nursery

May 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

LIFE AFTER LAWN: Find the right plants for your sustainable landscape. Join us at our final open-to-the-public plant sale of the Spring 2018 season and our CLEARANCE SALE! We will be featuring attractive, drought-tolerant, easy-care, regionally-appropriate plants including a large selection of California natives and Arboretum All-Stars all at discounted prices. LEARN MORE Join and save! Members of the Friends of[...]

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The Arboretum Waterway’s New Floating Island: A Green Solution

Students tag trees, raise Earth Day awareness

Arboretum offers “raincheck” plant sale this Saturday April 14

Support California native bees with these 10 plants

Beyond the honey bee:
Learn more about California native bees

Arboretum Waterway Construction Update 4.2.2018

Taking care of our native bees’ needs

Creating a DIY Pollinator Garden

Arboretum Waterway Construction Update 3.8.2018

Waterway edge habitat provides ecosystem benefits

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