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What's Happening at the Arboretum

All events are open to the public and free, except as noted. They are held in the Arboretum's Horticulture Building, unless otherwise stated.

The Arboretum is open daily for self-guided tours from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Scheduled Events:

May 2012
	DudleyaClassification & Identification Friday, May 25, 2012 Saturday, May 26, 2012 With Stephen McCabe, co-sponsored by the Jepson Herbarium and UC Santa Cruz Arboretum. More information can be found on the University and Jepson Herbaria website.
June 2012
	Garden Tour Saturday, June 2, 2012—11:00 am 1st Saturday of every month. Tour of the Arboretum, free with your admission. Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop at 11am.
	Community Day Tuesday, June 5, 2012—all day 1st Tuesday of every month. Free admission to the Arboretum.
October 2012
	Fall Plant Sale Saturday, October 13, 2012— 10 am-12 noon (for Arboretum and CNPS members) Noon-4 pm (for the public) UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and California Native Plant Society, Santa Cruz County Chapter.
November 2012
	Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath Sale Saturday, November 17, 2012—10am-4pm Sunday, November 18, 2012—10am-2pm

On-going events

First Saturday Tours

Join a docent-led tour on the first Saturday of the month. The tour is free with your Arboretum admission. Tours start at 11:00 in front of Norrie's Gift Shop.

Talks, Lectures, and Pot-lucks

Check the bulletin board in the Horticulture II building for announcements of up coming events. Scholars, staff, and volunteers present talks on wide-ranging topics.

On-going Volunteer Opportunities

Natives First Gardeners

This weeding group was formed to help with the Entrance Native Garden on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am. Enjoy a friendly group, and get involved in beautifying this ongoing project while enjoying the beauty of the California Native collection. Bring gloves, water, and sun protection.

Kiwi Gardeners

Join this weeding and pruning group that meets every Tuesday morning 9:30- 12:30. Get involved enhancing the beauty of the New Zealand garden. Bring gloves and smiles. We provide the Kiwi vibe. Hope to see you mate, cheers!

Aussie Weeders

This rousing group gathers 9am on Thursday mornings. The Australian Collections beam from their attention, and our garden visitors enjoy laughter and joy that is the Aussie Weeders.

Euc. Grove Volunteers

Day and time varies, Contact Melinda Kralj at the Arboretum:

Succulent Wreath Making

New volunteers are sought to join this ongoing group. Succulent wreaths are made by volunteers and sold through Norrie's and the annual Wreath Sale in November, providing much needed support to the Arboretum. Learn how to make these lovely living creations. Most Wednesdays 10am-noon, but call to confirm instruction will be available, 427-2998.