Sustainability Initiatives at the Arboretum
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Ellen Zagory is the director of horticulture for the UC Davis Arboretum. Zagory focuses on environmental education activities of the arboretum, including development of the "Arboretum All-Stars" program that showcases 100 plants that researchers have found particularly appropriate for the climate of the Sacramento region.
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