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!
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.
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.
UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden staff and Learning by Leading™ students are planting climate-ready trees to cultivate a resilient and diverse urban tree canopy for the future.
Potted Plants for Pollinators are an easy DIY project to stay connected to nature at home, nurture a mix of interesting plants, and do your part to help maintain healthy and diverse pollinator populations.
UC Davis is the first University of California campus to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program.
Designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators, UC Davis joins more than one-hundred-fifty other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators.
Why garden for pollinators? Nearly all ecosystems on earth depend on the pollination of flowering plants for survival. Gain gardening tips and learn more about attracting all types of pollinators to your outdoor spaces.
Bees are important as indicators of environmental quality, are key in the continued existence of our wildlands, vital to sustainable pollination of crops, and serve as food that supports a diversity of other species. In addition, bees are critical to the health of natural, ornamental and agricultural landscapes.
