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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The university expressed its appreciation for elected officials’ help in securing $2 million in state appropriations for the Fullerton Arboretum and pedestrian bridge project.
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.
The Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton will reopen July 7 with summer hours, after its long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CSUF faculty and staff were awarded close to $3.8 million in funding during the period January to March 2021.
The Fullerton Arboretum’s Veggiepalooza event offers more than 200 vegetable and native plants to support its educational programs at Cal State Fullerton.
A matching grant from the Mysun Charitable Foundation helps bring the Fullerton Arboretum’s horticulture team back to full-time work.
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 […]
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 […]
