Let us now praise famous oaks. Devoted readers will remember my general tree reverence from 2018. The second stop on our road trip north was a visit to the Arboretum at UC Davis. This arboretum, sandwiched between the teaching vineyard of the viticulture department and the paddocks of large animal patients for the veterinary school, features dozens of varieties of oaks and hosts fascinating ceramic art. This photo shows the wall of the most beautiful public restroom I have ever seen. The ceramic mural celebrates the forest ecosystem around the oak. Yes indeed, I am among my tribe here. Plus, I was among my family. The little ones poked around, climbing on low-slung branches and investigating burrows. “A hole!…Another hole!” cried the littlest one rapturously. “Watch me twirl!” announced the child dancing up the path.
“You… are…much…too…tame!” declared the daughter as she knighted Sir Squirrel, tapping him lightly on each shoulder with a stick. “Time for a diaper change!” said her spouse, corralling the littlest explorer. Freshly upholstered, the little one followed a quacking duck who waddled just fast enough to stay out of reach. He also enjoyed the horses in the paddock next door from the safety of Dad’s arms.
Do visit this Arboretum for the accessibility, the ceramic art, and the informative displays.
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This is lovely! I particularly appreciated your sketch of each family member enjoying the garden. Thanks for letting me tag along vicariously on a good day.
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