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There are many ways to get involved…
The Arboretum & Botanic Garden strives to serve school children, UCSC students, community college students, the gardening community of the central coast of California, and visitors from around the world.
For 60 years, hundreds of Arboretum interns and student workers have found inspiration and meaning while working in the gardens. Scores have gone on to become conservationists, ecologists, habitat restoration technicians, and natural resource managers. For 60 years, thousands and thousands of visitors from Santa Cruz and travelers from all of the world have enjoyed walking along our garden pathways. For 60 years, volunteers from all walks of life have generously shared their time to weed in the gardens, to propagate plants, work in the gift shop, provide teaching and information technology support and to give garden tours. And for 60 years, Friends of the Arboretum Members have provided essential financial support to the Arboretum with annual donations to the Membership Program. Welcome to our large and diverse community!
Ways to Get Involved
Student Opportunities
We employ UCSC students year-round to help with the care and maintenance of our collections. Here they learn many practical skills, including best-management practices for botanic gardens and a wide variety of horticulture techniques. For employment opportunities, when available, please check the Handshake Platform on UCSC’s Student Employment webpage.
