The Botanical Conservatory Founded in 1959, the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory serves the University and public communities as an educational facility, research resource, and genetic diversity preserve. It houses over 2,500 plants in more than 150 families, including examples from most of the earth's climatic regions.
Public tours are available by request.
Twice a year the Conservatory has a public Open House, once in February and again in April on Picnic Day. Other events include talks, exhibits, school projects, and participation in the annual Arboretum Plant Faire.