Walk with Warren still set for Wednesday

Warren Roberts is superintendent emeritus of the UC Davis Arboretum. A stroll with him is priceless -- and free. (Photo courtesy UC Davis Arboretum)

Smoke hasn't canceled -- yet -- this popular free event at UC Davis Arboretum

Fall in the arboretum is not to be missed, especially when accompanied by a pun-loving plantsman. 

While other events have been canceled due to smoky conditions, this beloved tradition will go on -- at least tentatively.

Warren Roberts, superintendent emeritus for the UC Davis Arboretum, plans to lead his popular Walk with Warren at noon Wednesday, Nov. 14. Current air quality forecasts call for Wednesday conditions to be better than Monday or Tuesday, although still unhealthful for strenuous exercise.

This free event will be a story-filled stroll -- not jog -- through the arboretum's gardens and an opportunity to chat with Roberts, one of our area's most knowledgeable plant authorities. Filled with botany-based puns, he's also very engaging and makes any visit to the arboretum memorable.

His November walk focuses on the changing season including the arboretum's many colorful trees, finally displaying their fall foliage.

Meet at the Arboretum Gazebo on the UC Davis campus. Parking ($9 for a daily pass) is available on Garrod Drive or in Visitor Lot 55.

Call 530-752-4880 for more details or to confirm the event on Wednesday morning. Details: http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu 

-- Debbie Arrington