Pro Tip: Hit the filter icon in the upper left-hand corner of our online inventory, click "+ condition." Select "Category" from the first drop-down menu. Then toggle on the option you want which in this case is "Edible."
Voilá! You have a view of all our herbs, fruit trees, berries and more!
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The Arboretum and Public Garden is one of ten campus collections participating in UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day. This year, we invite you to experience the best of both worlds: spend your morning exploring the fascinating indoor museums, then head outdoors in the afternoon to enjoy the Arboretum and Public Garden’s vibrant, nature-filled exhibits.
Mara Feldman, an environmental science and management major, joined the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden’s Learning by Leading™ internship program to further her plant knowledge and gain hands-on experience. Along the way, she developed valuable leadership skills.
Kathleen Socolofsky, assistant vice chancellor and director of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, has received the Lifetime Achievement Stewardship Award at the UC Davis Foundation Board’s 2024 Faculty and Staff Stewardship Awards Luncheon on October 19.
UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery will begin selling research-backed selection of native annual wildflower seeds that are proven to attract pollinators.
The UC Davis Arboretum Waterway Flood Protection and Habitat Enhancement project is nearing a major milestone, with earthwork and infrastructure set to finish in 2024—months ahead of schedule.
For the first time this fall, the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Plant Sales will be offering a few houseplants alongside our renowned inventory of attractive, low-water, region-appropriate perennials for outdoor gardens and landscapes. This exciting new addition caters to a growing interest in indoor gardening, with a special focus on providing additional options for plant enthusiasts, including students.
Taylor Lewis, our cherished friend and colleague, passed away on August 8, 2024, at the age of 48. Widely known for his smile, welcoming attitude and playful disdain for traditional lawns, Taylor left an indelible mark on the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden community, as well as on gardens throughout the Sacramento region.
