At University of California, Davis, pollinator conservation has moved from side-project to campus mission. The new annual report from the Bee Campus USA initiative underscores just how deeply the campus is investing in our pollinator allies.
The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden updated its iconic plant program — Arboretum All-Stars — to meet the challenges of today’s climate. Learn more and browse the database to find the perfect plant for your needs!
At UC Davis, the campus isn’t just a pretty backdrop — it’s a public garden and living laboratory. The GATEways Project (short for Gardens, Arts, and The Environment) transforms UC Davis into a place where nature, knowledge and community come together.
The Arboretum Terrace Garden and Lois Crowe Patio, nestled on the east side of the Davis Commons Shopping Center. reopens to the public on Thursday, May 29, 2025 — just in time to celebrate its 25th anniversary as a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired gathering space.
If you’ve visited the UC Davis Arboretum recently, you might have noticed an algae bloom at the west end of the newly renovated Waterway. While algae can sometimes seem like a sign that something is wrong, Arboretum and Public Garden staff want visitors to know: this is actually a normal—and expected—part of a healthy wetland’s development.
On April 15, the UC Davis Department of Human Ecology hosted a site visit from the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board as part of the re-accreditation process for the university’s Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture program. While accreditation visits are a formal step in maintaining program standards, this one also served as a celebration of student creativity, collaboration, and sustainability in action.
This spring the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden are offering fruit trees at their seasonal plant sale fundraiser. Inventory was chosen with Central Valley home gardeners in mind, meaning they’re productive, well-suited to our climate, and ready to flourish in your backyard!
UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery will begin selling research-backed selection of native annual wildflower seeds that are proven to attract pollinators.
