Picnic Day

The Picnic Day Fashion Show will spotlight fashion created and executed by Department of Design undergraduate students in the Signature Collections course. The event will be presented live and outdoors on the Cruess Hall Courtyard. There will be two viewings of the show.

Meet a representative of the FNRIC to talk about tree fruits and nuts grown in California.

Eat some yummy barbeque food during a long day of working/volunteering at Picnic Day!

Free water analysis for metals by ICPMS. Submit sample in plastic water bottle pre-rinsed with sample water (no glass).

Come get your hands sticky and create your own slime! Whether you're a slime enthusiast or a first-timer, this interactive activity is perfect for all ages. Bring your friends and family to join us to see the reaction happen!

Showcase the diversity of cacao genotypes in our greenhouses on campus, how cacao is processed, turned into chocolate, sustainability efforts and answer general questions 

Watch current UCD Chemical Engineering Students prepare sorbet with liquid nitrogen for alumni!

Meet with current nursing students from Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Learn more about the importance of hand hygiene, stroke signs, how to use a stethoscope, and how to check for pulses!

Learn how the USDA, ARS benefit you and the community. Our booth will feature research displays, brochures and community outreach items.

Taste different types of coffee at the brand new UC Davis Coffee Center, the nation’s first academic center devoted to coffee science! Learn about green coffee beans, see and smell how they are roasted, and sample a free espresso, americano, or affogato. Decaf coffee available too!