Students Bring Artwork to Life With Artificial Intelligence
Chen Wang, professor of art at Cal State Fullerton, teaches aspiring designers how to use artificial intelligence and augmented reality in their artwork.
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Geography Student and Arboretum Intern Uses Satellites to Map Tree Canopies
Delaney Cabral, a Cal State Fullerton student majoring in geography (with an emphasis in environmental analysis) and a minor in history serves as president of the CSUF Geography Club. Delaney recently began interning at Fullerton Arboretum, the 26-acre botanical garden located on the CSUF campus. What does Delanaey do as an intern? “I’m working on […]
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CSUF Public Health Student Shares Her Experience Interning at Fullerton Arboretum
Shannon Brown is a public health student at Cal State Fullerton with a concentration in environmental and occupational health and safety. In order to get more experience with the environmental aspect of her major, Shannon decided to start interning at Fullerton Arboretum through their Engaging Environmental Experiences (E3) internship program. The E3 Internship is open […]
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How Is the Intense California Weather Affecting Our Plants?
We’ve been having some interesting weather in California this year, and now that El Niño has arrived, it’s going to be a very hot summer and a very wet, rainy winter. How are these drastic weather changes affecting gardens? Is there anything we should do to protect our plants? Greg Pongetti, living collections curator at […]
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Get to Know the Horticulturists of Fullerton Arboretum
Fullerton Arboretum, located on the Cal State Fullerton campus, is home to a world-class variety of living and historical plant collections. It is just one of three arboreta in the state of California and one of 28 arboreta in the world to achieve ArbNet’s Level IV accreditation. However, the flourishing success and breathtaking beauty of […]
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Exclusive Evening Experience at Fullerton Arboretum
Fullerton Arboretum can be experienced any time of year… but not always any time of day. This summer, there will be a rare opportunity to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Arboretum after hours, when they are closed to the public. This 26-acre botanical garden located on the Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) campus is […]
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The Perfect Internship for CSUF Students Who Love the Outdoors
Fullerton Arboretum, the 26-acre botanical garden located right on the Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) campus, is accepting internship applications! The Engaging Environmental Experiences (E3) Internship provides CSUF students with real-world environmental projects under the mentorship of Arboretum staff members. Interns are trained to be future leaders in science, engineering, conservation, environmental education, horticulture, teaching, communications, […]
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CSUF Faculty and Staff Take Education Outdoors at Fullerton Arboretum
Fullerton Arboretum, a 26-acre botanical garden located on the Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) campus has a goal of supporting the academic mission of CSUF with a world-class living and historical collection. It is just one of just three arboreta in the state of California and one of 28 arboreta in the world to achieve ArbNet’s […]
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Fullerton Arboretum Promotes Water Conservation With April 14-16 Sale of Drought-Tolerant Plants
Fullerton Arboretum’s highly anticipated “Veggiepalooza” plant sale is coming up from April 14-16. This event will feature not only a wide selection of vegetables and herbs to grow in your garden, but also a variety of drought-tolerant plants. These plants can go for long periods without water, making them a perfect choice for beautifying your […]
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Fullerton Arboretum Garden Flea Market
Cal State Fullerton’s COMM 497T class is proud to present the first Garden Flea Market, taking place on Thursday, April 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bacon Pavilion in Fullerton Arboretum. The Garden Flea Market will feature 24 exceptional student small businesses, including pottery, jewelry, art, clothes, and caricatures. Come support talented student […]
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Fullerton Arboretum Fights Food Insecurity While Helping the Environment
Fullerton Arboretum, a 26-acre botanical garden located at Cal State Fullerton, is making a difference in the campus and environment…and it all starts with fruit. The Arboretum grows an incredible variety of fruits in its gardens, and on a weekly basis, the staff donates some of their harvests to CSUF’s Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Food […]
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Help Fullerton Arboretum Refresh Its Name!
As California State University, Fullerton undergoes a logo and branding transition to become known as CSUF or Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton Arboretum plans to make some changes to their name as well. Fullerton Arboretum is a 26-acre botanical garden located on the CSUF campus and is just one of seven university arboreta in the world […]
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Fullerton Arboretum Achieves Reaccreditation at Highest Level
In October 2017, Fullerton Arboretum received its first accreditation as a Level IV arboretum. This is the highest level awarded by ArbNet, an organization that recognizes arboreta from around the globe at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. An ArbNet accreditation is good for five years, and it was recently announced that Fullerton Arboretum […]
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The Buzz About Beekeeping at Fullerton Arboretum
Did you know that Fullerton Arboretum is home to an apiary? As you take a stroll through this 26-acre botanical garden located on the Cal State Fullerton campus, you may come across an area where bees and their hives are stored. You might even spot a team in beekeeping suits doing general hive inspections! This […]
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Love Nature and the Outdoors? This Internship is For You!
For CSUF students who love nature and spending time outdoors, Fullerton Arboretum has a perfect internship opportunity waiting for you! The Engaging Environmental Experiences (E3) Internship provides CSUF students with real-world environmental projects under the mentorship of Arboretum staff members. Interns are trained to be future leaders in science, conservation, environmental education, horticulture and more. […]
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Five Facts About Fullerton Arboretum
MYTH #1: Since admission is free, the Arboretum must not need money. FACT: The Arboretum is a self-support unit within Cal State Fullerton which means that all of the funds necessary to operate the Arboretum must be raised through donations, memberships, plant sales, facility rentals, events, and classes. MYTH #2: The Arboretum has a large […]
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CSUF Illustration Alumna Creates Art for Fullerton Arboretum
From earning an Illustration degree to designing art for a world-class arboretum, there’s no stopping Arshya Bakhtiani. While finishing up her last semester at CSUF in Spring 2022, Arshya was thrilled to be offered an internship at Fullerton Arboretum, the 26-acre, Level IV accredited botanical garden located on the campus of CSUF. With her love […]
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How Does a Graduate Student Restore an Overgrown Meadow?
2.5 months. 120 hours. Countless overgrown weeds. One determined student. From June 1 to August 19, CSUF environmental studies graduate student Alexandra Lewandowski worked to restore the California Native Meadow at Fullerton Arboretum. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each week, she would head to the meadow with nothing but her weeding tools, trash bins, […]
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Need a Place to Host Your Special Event?
Picture yourself hosting a wedding, family celebration, educational presentation, or corporate or community event in a peaceful garden setting. The weather is warm, there’s a pleasant breeze, and all the attendees are admiring collections of unique plant species. This can all be made possible when you plan your event with Fullerton Arboretum! Fullerton Arboretum venue […]
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Fighting the Drought with Fullerton Arboretum
As much of California and the West continue to endure a worsening drought, it’s more critical than ever to prioritize water conservation. The Fullerton Arboretum Director, Greg Dyment, offers, “Water is an important natural resource in California and is not to be wasted. Here at Fullerton Arboretum we have implemented a water conservation plan, that […]
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$35,000 Donated to Fullerton Arboretum for Harry L. Norman Endowment
Fullerton Arboretum recently received a generous gift commitment of $35,000 from Jill Kurti Norman. Jill is the wife of the late Harry Norman, who served for 23 years as Dean of Extension and Associate Vice President of International Programs at Cal State Fullerton. The $35,000 will be used to establish the Harry L. Norman Endowment […]
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Welcoming a New Member of the Titan Family
Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) Extension and International Programs (EIP) is excited to welcome Debra Leahy, Ed.D. to the Titan Family. She will be serving as the new Dean of Extension and Associate Vice President for International Programs. Leahy brings more than 25 years of experience in workforce, online, and adult education, regional and global partnership […]
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Veggiepalooza – Live and in-person this April!
Fullerton Arboretum’s Veggiepalooza returns to in-person this April 15-16! Veggiepalooza is a fun event where you can purchase an array of vegetable plants and curate your own vegetable garden. The next event in April is the Monster Tomato & Pepper Sale! There will be over 200 varieties of plants to choose from, including heirloom tomatoes, […]
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Who Gives?
On March 9, 2022, The Fullerton Arboretum invites its friends, visitors, and supporters to donate during the annual CSUF Day of Giving. The Fullerton Arboretum is a 26-acre botanical garden that serves students, faculty, and the broader community as an urban oasis, an outdoor laboratory for research and environmental education, and a steward of worldwide […]
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Two Generous Gifts Promote Student Engagement in Fullerton Arboretum
For more than 40 years Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum, a non-profit organization, has assisted in the mission of the Arboretum, contributing millions of dollars in funding, volunteer services, scholarships and event support. In addition to their work as a collective group, each member also supports the Arboretum in their own way. Most recently, current […]
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Elected Officials Thanked for Support of Fullerton Arboretum, Pedestrian Bridge
The university expressed its appreciation for elected officials’ help in securing $2 million in state appropriations for the Fullerton Arboretum and pedestrian bridge project.
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Cal State Fullerton Receives $2 Million in Funding for Fullerton Arboretum and Titan Gateway Pedestrian Bridge
Cal State Fullerton is the recipient of two state budget appropriations — $1 million for the Fullerton Arboretum and $1 million for “The Gateway” pedestrian bridge.
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Fullerton Arboretum Set to Reopen July 7
The Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton will reopen July 7 with summer hours, after its long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Campus Receives Nearly $3.8 Million in Grants, Contracts in Q3
CSUF faculty and staff were awarded close to $3.8 million in funding during the period January to March 2021.
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Fullerton Arboretum’s Veggiepalooza Launches Largest Plant Sale of the Year
The Fullerton Arboretum’s Veggiepalooza event offers more than 200 vegetable and native plants to support its educational programs at Cal State Fullerton.
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Fullerton Arboretum Plants ‘Survive and Thrive’ Thanks to $100,000 Matching Grant
A matching grant from the Mysun Charitable Foundation helps bring the Fullerton Arboretum’s horticulture team back to full-time work.
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Stay at Homecoming: Virtual Titan Community Celebration
Titan pride will be on display at Cal State Fullerton’s first virtual Stay at Homecoming! The weeklong festivities to be held from Feb. 15-20 will feature events ranging from a virtual race to a scavenger hunt to a “Cooking With a Titan” tailgate edition. Titans are also encouraged to cheer on the men’s basketball team […]
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In Memoriam: C. Eugene (Gene) Jones
C. Eugene (Gene) Jones, professor emeritus of biological science, the driving force and founding director of the Fullerton Arboretum, died Nov. 28. He was 77. Jones, whose specialty was plant reproductive biology, joined Cal State Fullerton in 1969, where he shared his love of botany through teaching and research with students, staff and colleagues. He […]