Welcome to the UC Davis Arboretum

The Arboretum gardens are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and there is no charge for admission.

The Arboretum has something for everyone:

• 100 acres of beautiful gardens for active recreation or peaceful contemplation
• Documented plant collections for teaching and research
• Exhibits and demonstration plantings where visitors can learn about sustainable gardening for the Central Valley
• Guided tours and family programs led by UC Davis experts
• Plant sales with great plants for Central Valley gardens
• Volunteer and internship opportunities

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News

• The Arboretum has an open position for a GATEways horticulturist. Note: The position has been reopened with a revised position description. Download revised position description. Apply online.
• Sign up now for Camp Shakespeare 2012! Davis Shakespeare Ensemble presents two weeks of exciting theater games, camp activities, and acting workshops for campers aged 7-15, and a special camp production of The Tempest.
• You can now search the Arboretum library catalog online.
• Download the 2010-11 Annual Report.
• Help celebrate the Arboretum's 75th Anniversary by attending a special event or sharing an Arboretum story!
• Visit our partner garden centers and nurseries and receive a 10% discount for members of the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum: Davis Ace Hardware in Davis, Silverado Building Materials & Nursery in Sacramento, Lemuria Nursery in Dixon, Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, Three Palms Nursery in Davis, and Youngmark Nursery in Woodland.

	Thursday, May 17 Poetry in the Garden: Justin Desmangles Musical accompaniment by Harley White, Jr. 12–1 p.m., Wyatt Deck Justin Desmangles is host of the weekly radio broadcast “New Day Jazz” at KDVS, and a poet and journalist. Harley White Jr. is a prominent figure on the Sacramento music scene. Saturday, May 19 Plant Sale: Some Like it Hot—Summer Bloomers and Sizzling Deals 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Arboretum Teaching Nursery End of season clearance sale, with a focus on the stars of the summer garden. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to help you choose the best plants for your garden design and conditions. Join or renew at the door. New members get a coupon worth $10 off on their purchases; all members get a 10% discount. Saturday, May 19 Ethnobotanical Plant Walk and Meditation 2 p.m., Wyatt Deck Learn about traditional uses of California native plants, followed by tea and meditation. Sunday, May 20 Wild Family Day 1–4 p.m., Arboretum Gazebo Join the Wild Campus student group for a free educational event. Learn about native wildlife and what we all can do to help conserve these special critters. Fun games and activities for all ages. For more information, email WildCampus411@gmail.com. More coming events