Nature Rx

Connect with the healing power of nature at home or by exploring our campus green spaces.

Established in 2017 in partnership with the Arboretum and Public Garden, the Nature Rx series provides you with hands-on activities or educational workshops to incorporate nature into your daily life. Sessions have included: building a terrarium, potting succulents, flower arranging, nature photography, landscape/garden tours, and painting with watercolors.

Recordings

View recorded sessions from Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 on the Arboretum and Public Garden's YouTube Nature Rx playlist.

Upcoming Nature Rx Events

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[Canceled] Nature Rx: Yoga in the Arboretum

Relax and unwind with this slow-paced yoga class amidst the greenery of the Arboretum. Please bring your own yoga mat. A handful of mats will be available to lend.

staff members taking a tour of the Botanical Conservatory

Nature Rx: Terrariums

Construct your own living greenhouse using some of the over 3,000 tropical, carnivorous and rare plants raised on campus. Tour their diverse plant collection, including chocolate, vanilla and the corpse plant.

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UC Davis Moves: Walk N' Roll Event

Join your UC Davis colleagues and enjoy the beauty of spring on this scenic 1-mile loop that guides you through the tree-lined Mrak Mall and through the Arboretum.

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Nature Rx: Arboretum Waterway Tour & Birdwatching Experience

Join Arboretum staff members Kaydee and Ina for a guided tour of the newly enhanced Waterway. Learn about its history, new design, and the benefits to nature and campus. Plus, get an introduction to birding.