Welcome to the Arboretum
at the University of California, Santa Cruz
California Naturalist Program presents
Dr. Barry Sinervo:
The Amazing Amphibians,
adaptions to a life of danger
7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 15
Arboretum Horticultural building
Potluck at 6:00
This presentation is the first in a series of field-based courses to create a group of citizen scientists that can make informed decisions on a multitude of environmental issues. A primary objective is to promote a broad-based knowledge of California's unique flora and fauna within a diverse environmental tapestry. Units include field trips. Dr. Sinervo will be arranging a field trip after the next rain.
Admission free! Come and learn.
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.
10 weeks of Thursday evening classes & weekend day trips
- California Natural History & Ecosystems
- Naturalist Field Skills
- Botany & Plant Communities
- Geology & Soils
- Bird Behavior & Observation
- Insect Ecology
- Mammal Ecology & Tracking
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Interpretation & Citizen Science
- Global Challenges
Our instructors and presenters include noted experts:
Chris Lay, Adina Merenlender, Ken Kellman, Todd Newberry,
Bruce Lyon, Brett Hall, Gary Griggs, Fred McPherson,
Suzanne Langridge, Gage Dayton, Chris Wilmers, Matt Ritter, Michael Vasey,
Chuck Striplen, Daniel Gluesenkamp, John Malpas
and
John Muir Laws
Cost: $300
(Scholarships available - please inquire!)
Learn about the Arboretum by joining our annual Volunteer Training Classes!
Classes meet every Thursday, January 12—February 16, 9:30–noon.
This is a great way to learn about the Arboretum and the rewarding volunteer opportunities it offers.
More information can be found here.
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.
In the news!
Recent 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:
[Read more about ways to help...]
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.
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and Baroque Festival thank all those who sponsored, volunteered or helped with Flowers and Music of the World
Sunday May 29, 2011.
Susanna Gaertner was the energetic Arboretum volunteer cog at the center from the start. All of the volunteers from the Arboretum and Baroque Festival were key to making the event fun for all. Thanks to all the following for the great effort! Laura Ness served as winery coordinator and Linda Burman-Hall is the creative director of the Baroque Festival. Rick Flores was the Arboretum staff member coordinating the event and Alissa Roedig was the coordinator on the Baroque side. Susie Bower from the Arboretum made sure it all worked. We especially thank the people who provided the tasty food, delightful wine, and glorious music.
[Read more about Flowers & Music of the World in an article from the Santa Cruz Sentinel...]
Food Sponsors:
- Desperately Seeking Chocolate
- Bavarian Pretzelworks
- Pele's Oven
- India Joze
- Companion Bakers
- Luis Moro chocolatier
- Ivéta Gourmet
- Driscoll’s berries
Beverage Sponsors:
- Hallcrest Vineyards
- Burrell School Vineyards and Winery
- Loma Prieta Winery
- Poetic Cellars Winery
- Guglielmo Winery
- Dancing Creek Winery
- Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
- Little Sky Lavender
- Gryphon’s Wild
- Gamelan Anak Swarasanti
- Verna Druzhina
- Celtic Trio
- Members of the Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra – guitar quartet
Glasses and Quilt Show:
- Debbie Douglas Designs provided beautiful souvenir wine glass commemorating the event.
- We enjoyed the Fiber Arts Quilt Show by the Off Kilter Quilters.
