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Arboretum and Botanical Garden Hours

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Parking is $4/hour, no parking fee on weekends.

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Upcoming Events

Friday, November 1: Native Plant Sale (Arboretum Members and Titan Card Holders ONLY), 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 2: Native Plant Sale (General Public), 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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Adhere to hourly parking signage enforced by CSUF Parking and Transportation Services

 

PlantOber at the Arboretum

Celebrate PlantOber by supporting the largest living laboratory on campus—our Arboretum! With a diverse and ever-evolving collection, the Arboretum provides unique learning opportunities for students and visitors alike. This year, we are raising funds to ensure the proper upkeep and management of this incredible collection.

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Discover the Arboretum

You’re invited to discover the Arboretum! Starting July 1st, we will feature unique “Discover Themes” each month, spotlighting various elements of our botanical garden. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can look forward to:

October:
31 Days of Florilegium

Highlighting our collections throughout the month.

November:
Native Plants

Learn about our native plants of California.

December:
The Gift of the Arboretum

The joy of giving and preserving the gem of Fullerton.

Please continue checking our website for more updates!

Order Plants Online!

July 2024

Plantsale

Great news: our online plant store is now open to everyone! Plants are available to order online anytime Monday-Sunday. Orders may be picked up Friday-Sunday at our front kiosk during operating hours. Members receive a 10% discount on all sales. Click below to learn more and shop our  plants store!

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Browse a collection of Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton articles, stories, and more.

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Volunteer at the Arboretum

Volunteer at Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton. Help our horticulture team with fruit harvesting, weeding, trimming, watering plants in the nursery and more fun activities. Share the beauty and fun facts about the arboretum at a Discovery Station. There is something for every Titan!

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Engaging Environmental Experiences (E3) Internship

Passionate about the environment? Love being outdoors? Take advantage of a great internship opportunity right here in our own backyard at Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton.

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Sponsor a Tree at Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

Help our trees thrive! Healthy trees ensure offspring for tomorrow's plants, strengthening the future wellbeing of our gardens. Your tax-deductible gift will directly fund the care for a specific tree in the garden for a period of one year. Your gift will be recognized by a personalized sign placed near the tree. For trees in need of a sponsor and gift amount, visit our Ways to Give page.

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Support our Mission

There is much work to be done to ensure the success of Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton in the years to come! Your contributions help us continue in our mission to care for these plants and ongoing projects, as well as provide for the native wildlife that calls our gardens home. Thank you for your support!

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Learn how to irrigate your plants.

Meet our former intern who painted an Arboretum mural.

An interview with one of our Horticulurists, Amy.

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What is a Biome?

A biome is a set of ecosystems that has similar weather, rainfall, animals, and plants. Learn more about the biomes we have here at the Arboretum.

Arboretum Biomes

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Plan Your Event With Us

Perfect for weddings, corporate events, family celebrations and more.

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Try our New Interactive Map

Explore the Arboretum no matter where you are with this new interactive map. This map is currently in development. Your feedback is welcome!

Interactive Map

Watch Us Live

Click the images below to view our live, on-site cameras of the Heritage House and lake.

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