UC Davis California Raptor Center
An educational centre that rehabilitates injured and orphaned birds of prey found in the surrounding counties. Large displays are present at the facility that allow visitors to see many of the birds up close. (http://www.vetmed.ucdavis...)The UC Davis Arboretum is a 100 acre tract of land running along the banks of the Old North Channel of Putah Creek, on the UC Davis Campus. The arboretum is home to plant species that range from Mediterranean to South African and even includes somewhat smaller examples of California's North Coast Redwoods. It is the main source of horticultural information for inland California (http://arboretum.ucdavis....). The arboretum is a popular place for Davis students for walk, jog, bike, study, or just relax in the sun.
Davis has lots and lots of public art all over town. It is difficult to go anywhere or do anything without encountering sculptures, mosaics, paintings, or stenciled designs. An art enthusiast could be kept busy for days.
Check out the Toad Tunnel, a nationally infamous example of civil engineering gone horribly wrong. Located in southeast Davis near the Post Office and the Sudwerk brewery, the Toad Tunnel was designed to assist the local population of toads cross an I-80 overpass. Arguably, it has caused more problems for the toads than it solved. If you have any friends pursuing degrees in town planning, ask them about Davis' Toad Tunnel.
Davis Wiki
for more information about what to do and see in Davis, including event listings and reviews of local restaurants. (http://www.daviswiki.org)