Leaflet logoOctober 2011

 

Plant Sale: Growing a Green Future

Sunday, October 9
Open to the public 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Arboretum Teaching Nursery

Abutilon apricot 

  • Featuring hundreds of kinds of plants for sustainable Central Valley gardens, including Arboretum All-Stars and a great selection of native plants, plus exotics and houseplants from the Botanical Conservatory.
  • Learn how you can save water, reduce pollution, support native pollinators, and still enjoy a beautiful home landscape.
  • Get expert advice on working with your garden conditions from Arboretum staff and volunteers.
  • Bring samples of your problem plants sealed in plastic bags for diagnosis and advice from graduate students in plant pathology at the Plant Doctor clinic.
  • 75th heritage sealAs part of the 75th anniversary celebration, special signs will highlight 75 favorite plants of local gardeners describing what it is that they love about the plants.
  • Join or renew at the gate for a 10% 
  • member discount. New members get a free plant.
Share Your Story

In honor of the Arboretum's 75th anniversary, we invite you to share stories, reminiscences, and thoughts about your experiences with the Arboretum. Stories will be featured in the newsletter, on our website, and on signs in the garden. To share your story, email [email protected]; be sure to include your name and phone number, and include a photo if possible. Read some of the first stories we've collected. 

 

Art/Science Fusion Ceramic Workshops

Tuesday evenings, October 4 - November 15

6-9 p.m. at the Labudio (Lab + Studio)

(Environmental Horticulture Rooms 126/128)

You are invited to join Art/Science Fusion instructors Donna Billick and Diane Ullman to carve, paint, and glaze a ceramic tile for the surface of a 50-foot curved concrete bench at the entrance to Shields Oak Grove. The tile installation will highlight the life cycle of an 800-year-old English oak. You may select an image of a wildflower, mushroom, bird, mammal, or insect from the English oak woodland to depict on your tile. The finished ceramic bench will serve as an outdoor classroom and gathering area for tours of the Arboretum's nationally recognized oak collection.

          No previous experience necessary.  Materials, tools, and instruction will be provided. Wear old clothes and shoes, and come have fun! RSVP to Emily Griswold at  [email protected] or 530-754-8038

 

Turtle Talk & Tour

with Professor Brad Shaffer, Dept. of Evolution & Ecology

Sunday, October 2, 1-3 p.m.

Wyatt Deck, Old Davis Road

Three turtles

            The Arboretum waterway is home to the native western pond turtle (a declining species) as well as a host of non-native, exotic turtles, many of them former pets that have been released into the creek. Professor Brad Shaffer and his students have studied the Arboretum pond turtle population for over a decade. Join him for an engaging talk about their research on the interactions of native and introduced turtles, followed by a tour of favorite turtle basking spots. All ages are welcome at this free event.

Poetry in the Garden: Vanessa Ni�o-Tapia & Francisco Dominguez

Wednesday, October 5
12-1 p.m., Wyatt Deck

Rain location: Env. Hort. 148
Co-sponsored by Rebecca Moos and Poets & Writers, Inc. with support from the James Irvine Foundation. 


Opening Night: Readings by Creative Writing Faculty

Thursday, October 6 
7 p.m. , Wyatt Deck

(Rain location 126 Voorhies)

Science Caf�

Medicines from Nature--Drugs that Changed the World

Wednesday, October 12
5:15 p.m., Wyatt Deck

with Professor Ted Molinski, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UC San Diego
 

Halloween Walk with Davis Shakespeare Ensemble

Wed., Oct. 26-Mon., Oct. 31
8 p.m., Shields Oak Grove, across from the Gazebo

Tickets: $12, students $8,
12 and under $5

 

 

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including discounts at our partner nurseries
!