Learning by Leading

We believe that students learn best by leading. In this innovative environmental restoration and education program, leadership skills and real-world experience combine to help our students address the earth’s most important environmental issues. The Learning by Leading™ internship program offers quarter-long and school year-long internships in which students work in a team to solve real-world problems in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden.

Alicia E. Aroche

Fri, July 01, 2022

Student Leadership

Urban Tree Stewardship co-coordinator, 2021-22, GATEways Outreach intern, 2019-20

Lauren Timmons

Fri, July 01, 2022

Student Leadership

Plant Propagation and Nursery Management co-coordinator, 2020-22, Habitat Horticulture intern, 2019-20

Doris Wu

Fri, July 01, 2022

Student Leadership

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

Sam Stephan

Fri, July 01, 2022

Student Leadership

Ecological Land Management student technician, Urban Tree Stewardship intern

Emily Moore

Fri, July 01, 2022

Student Leadership

Urban Tree Stewardship intern, co-coordinator, 2021-22

Kristina Tsui

Fri, July 01, 2022

Student Leadership

Ecological Land Management student technician

Chris and Christy Dewees in the Arboretum.

The Christine and Christopher Dewees Learning by Leading Fund

by Christi Jackman
Thu, June 09, 2022

On her way to becoming a botanical illustrator, Christy Dewees developed a special bond with the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden that years later would lead her and her husband to create the Christine and Christopher Dewees Learning by Leading™ Fund.

Image of Elizabeth Hursh with a potted plant for pollinators.

2022 Pinkerton Prize Winners Announced

Mon, May 23, 2022

Congratulations to Doris Wu, an Arboretum Ambassador and Elizabeth Hursh, a Habitat Horticulture co-coordinator!

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.

Reducing Green Algae With Green Energy

by Sara Amid
Tue, February 01, 2022

A 1200 SF floating solar aeration system will be installed on the west end of the UC Davis Arboretum Waterway to research how this low-cost clean energy treatment works to circulate water and prevent algae build up.