Habitat Horticulture

LxL Habitat Horticulture

These posts give an overview of the types of projects students in the Arboretum and Public Garden's Learning by Leading™ Habitat Horticulture program lead.

 

Image of Elizabeth Hursh '22 placing a hummingbird feeder in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden as part of an ongoing research project.

Students keep our landscapes alive with pollinators

Elizabeth Hursh ’22 is happiest when surrounded by hummingbirds, bees and other busy pollinators in the Arboretum and Public Garden. Their presence means she’s doing her job right.

As a Co-Coordinator with our Learning by Leading™ Habitat Horticulture program, Elizabeth is helping transform landscapes into gorgeous garden habitats, with an emphasis on sustainable practices and plant-pollinator interactions.

A picture of someone at the Plant Sales.

Building Blocks for Resilient Gardens

  • by Rachel M Davis
As we look to the future, we want to broaden our scope to support landscapes that are not just sustainable, but also resilient. Find plant recommendations and tips on how to build a resilient garden at home.
Image from the video reading of Bests are the Best.

Children's Pollinator Books Read Aloud

Students participating in our Learning by Leading Habitat Horticulture program read children's books about pollinators. These videos were created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for kids (and adults!) to learn more about the importance of pollinators as we all sheltered in place. 

Subscribe to Habitat Horticulture Content