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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:

January 2012
	Volunteer Training Classes Thursday, January 12, 2012—Thursday, February 16, 2012 Thursdays 9:30 am – 12:00 or 12:30 pm Six Thursdays starting January 12 and continuing through February 16 [ Read more... ]
February 2012
	The UCSC Arboretum California Naturalist Program Presents: Natural History of the Amphibians of California Wednesday, February 15, 2012—7:00 pm 6:00 pm potluck (bring a dish to share) Dr. Barry Sinervo, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, UCSC, will discuss the interesting evolved adaptations of the amphibians of California, with a focus on the color patterns of salamanders that mimic the deadly California Newt. Field trip to be announced once it rains, sign ups available at the lecture [ Read more... ]
	Volunteer Training Class and Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Thursday, February 16, 2012—from 9:30 am to noon, lunch at noon [ Read more... ]
March 2012
	Hummingbird Days Saturday, March 3, 2012—10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, March 4, 2012—10:00 am - 4:00 pm Two days of birds and the plants they love...tours, crafts, plant sales. Children's Activities Bird Watching Tours Garden Tours on Australian Plants that Attract Hummingbirds Garden Tours of Native Plants that Attract Hummingbirds Slideshows and Lectures [Read more...]
	Arboretum FUN(d) Raiser Tuesday, March 20, 2012—5:00 - 8:30 pm 5:00-6:00 Check in, then Enjoy the Garden 6:00-7:00 Dinner 7:00-8:30 Entertainment & Auction. Master of Ceremony: Melinda Kralj Do you want to help the Arboretum? Do you want to get better acquainted with your Arboretum Community? Looking for a way to share your talents? Come join us for the 1st Arboretum FUN(d) Raiser! [ Read more... ]
April 2012
	California Native Plant Week April 15, 2012—Thursday, April 21, 2012 The third week of April
	Spring Plant Sale Saturday, April 21, 2012 UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and Santa Cruz County Chapter
May 2012
	DudleyaClassification & Identification Friday, May 25, 2012 Monday, June 25, 2012 With Stephen McCabe, co-sponsored by the Jepson Herbarium and UC Santa Cruz Arboretum

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.