Embodiment explores the intersectionality of exhibition, theatrical and narrative design practices to create an immersive experience through human emotion, multi-sensory perception, and a journey through personal struggle and growth.

Journey back in time with a Picnic Day-only special exhibit on UC Davis history and traditions, and visit our Aggie-themed group study rooms. Color-your-own postcard, collect new “taste of Davis” recipes, and explore exhibits about the Davis Farmers Market and the centennial of Route 66.

Follow  Professor Cheeto Cat, Sally Spectra, Nick Neutron, and Professor Fourier Fish as they learn about the importance of physics through exciting demos! Everyone will enjoy this physics parody of the classic Cat in the Hat!

Come learn about the undergraduate majors: Agricultural and Environmental Education, Animal Science, and Animal Science and Management; or about the Animal Science and Avian Sciences minors.

Niro is known for her ability to explore traditional stories, transgress boundaries and embody the ethos of her matriarchal culture. A member of the Kanyen’kehaka (Mohawk) Nation, she uses a variety of media to bring greater visibility to Indigenous women and girls.

Swing by the UC Davis Swine Facility booth for some hands-on hog fun! Learn how pigs are raised and cared for at UC Davis, meet the people behind the pork, and discover the science, welfare, and sustainability that go into swine production.

This exhibit will feature live wetland invertebrates (insects, arthropods, and microorganisms) through microscopes.

In 1975, ground broke on a radical design experiment in community living in Davis, California. The Village Homes neighborhood took root in a town shaped by the influence of the University of California, Davis, progressive local government, and a culture open to forward thinking.

Picnic Day attendees use an EMG band to guide the Bento Arm.