Visit the Arboretum!
More than four decades of dedication, horticultural expertise, and hard work
have created an extensive collection unmatched anywhere else in the world! With the largest collection of Australian and South African plants outside of their native countries, the most diverse collection of eucalyptus and their relatives to be found in one easy-to-access area, an unmatched collection of conifers and other trees, and extensive representatives of New Zealand and native California flora, the Arboretum is home to a world-class living collection. Come and see native flora from around the globe, including California, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and
Chile. The Arboretum offers many rich opportunities for casual visitors, researchers,
students, members, and friends.
You can find more information by visiting our About page. You can view some items of seasonal interest here.
The Arboretum is open each day from 9 am to 5 pm. (Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.) Directions and information about admission can be found here.
Ray Collett, 1932-2012
Founding Director of the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
Ray Collett, collecting conifers
in New Caledonia, 1980
Current Director, Brett Hall says, "The Arboretum is Ray's Living Memorial....People are encouraged to come by the Arboretum to remember him."
Those of you who would like to share short stories, comments, photos, or vignettes about Ray Collett, please email brett@ucsc.edu. Let Brett know if we might post them on our "Remembering Ray" webpage.
Your gift provides funds to sustain and augment the Arboretum's remarkable collections in honor of founding director Ray Collett.
Ray Collett's obituary is on the University's web site
NATURALIST PROGRAM SOLD OUT!
Announcing the California Naturalist Program
at the Arboretum!
April 7 - June 16, 2012
Discovery – Stewardship – Action
Join this exciting new pilot program offered for the first time in California.
Become certified as a California Naturalist by completing 40+ hours in class and field.
Access further community involvement in local parks and research.
The program has been fully subscribed and all class are full except for
Emerging Biological Field Methods (April 9) and
The Art of Field Sketching (April 22)
In the news!
Endowments support student education, teaching and research at the Arboretum
The Edna & Hugh Green Fund, will support student educational programs at the Arboretum.
A gift of $127,000 from the estate of World War II Navy veteran Dudley Green has established a new endowment in support of the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum. The endowment will provide support for work-study students as well as student interns and volunteers working with Arboretum staff on senior theses and other projects. Students will have opportunities to earn course credits through work in the Arboretum that enables them to learn about plant conservation, habitat restoration, and horticultural principles and techniques. For more information read the UCSC press release or view a video.
Jean Langenheim's endowment, Strengthening Ties Between the Arboretum and Plant Sciences Faculty, supports teaching and research.
Long-time Arboretum friend and supporter, Jean Langenheim, has established a generous new endowment to be used to support Arboretum staff in their teaching and research related to plant science, and
to fund exhibits and displays at the Arboretum highlighting the plant sciences research of
UCSC faculty and students. Details about the endowment can be found on the University's website.
Feeling good about helping the Arboretum
Here's What You Can Do to Help
We promote education, conservation, research, and horticultural displays of plants of the world. Volunteers make new friends, members get in to the plant sales early and get discounts at the gift shop and other nurseries, while donors get the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting the training of tour guides, students earning their way through college, sales of drought tolerant plants, the Arboretum gardens, and the growing of endangered species.
The Arboretum is strongly rooted and will continue to thrive. There are several ways you can support the gardens:
- Shop at Norrie's gift shop, 10am-4pm.
Now through Christmas, 25% off selected books at Norrie's Gift Shop! - Become a member
- Volunteer
- Donate:
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Weddings, Events and Meetings
Looking for a special setting for your next event?
Located on a stunning site overlooking Monterey Bay, the Arboretum is the perfect place to hold a meeting, wedding, or other special event.
You can find out more by reading our Events Brochure.
Proceeds benefit the Arboretum.
