Arboretum Ambassadors

Do you know what to do with old water or soda bottles, used cardboard & newspaper?   The Arboretum Ambassadors turned that question into an engaging sustainable craft-making workshop—Get Down with Upcycling.

This Sunday, show your love for the environment and that special friend or relative, with an eco-friendly gift perfect for a green Valentine’s Day! Join UC Davis Arboretum Ambassadors, in partnership with the Aggie Reuse Store, to design do-it-yourself gifts from one-time waste.

People of all ages are invited  to “Get Down with Upcycling,” a free, open-to-the-public event this Sunday, January 22 from 1-3 p.m. at Wyatt Deck in the Arboretum or, in the event of rain, in nearby studio classroom 146 Environmental Horticulture.

We believe that students learn best by leading.

Members of the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, in addition to other loyal supporters, helped us provide internships to the over 80 students participating in our Learning by Leading Program over the 2015-16 school year. Here is a recap of how these students added richness to our landscapes, improved our outreach efforts, and leveraged staff resources.

 

Come discover the UC Davis Arboretum by participating in the Arboretum Photo Scavenger Hunt!

To kick off the New Year, our student-led Arboretum Ambassador team has organized a fantastic event where participants of all ages are invited to explore the cultural and natural world of Asia.

Climbing the Ginkgo Tree
Date and Time: Sunday, January 31, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Wyatt Deck, UC Davis Arboretum
Rain location: 146 Environmental Horticulture

The Learning by Leading program allows student leaders to make lasting impacts in areas such as water conservation, food security, environmental education, and habitat restoration. Support this program by making a gift to our Annual Appeal!

Alex Stubblefield and Kiely Doherty, two remarkable student leaders with the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, are honored with this year’s Pinkerton Prize Endowment for Outstanding Student Contributions.

On May 7, 2015, the UC Davis Arboretum Ambassadors won a gold level–Community Service Award from the UC Davis Community Service Resource Center and a silver level–President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama for their invaluable service.