Visit
Our Gardens: Visit our world class collection of plants from California and the Southern Hemisphere, as well as a magnificent succulent collection. Our emphasis is on plants from Mediterranean climates like our own.
Visiting with a school class or a larger group? Make a reservation
Gift & Garden Shop
Norrie's sells a wonderful array of household items, jewelry, and gifts, offering many handmade and locally crafted items plus an abundance of beautiful plants from our outdoor nursery! All proceeds support the Arboretum, a largely self-supporting unit of the UC Santa Cruz campus.
Looking for particular plants? Check our plant inventory at shopucscarboretum.com
Shop Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm
What's Happening
- Check out recent communications: September 2024 Events & Updates, or see more in the Arboretum Email Archive
- Volunteer extraordinaire Linda Anderson leaves her mark on the Arboretum's California Native Plant gardens and beyond
- A 10-year study at the Arboretum reveals that connections to flockmates influence where sparrows return each year
- News: UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden to conduct vegetation surveys under $2.6M state contract
- Ongoing Special Events at the Arboretum
Campus & Community Resources
UCSC
- Norris Center - UCSC Museum of Natural History
- Natural Reserve System
- Greenhouses
- Environmental Studies
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Plant Sciences
- Predatory Bird Research Group at UCSC
Community
- Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
- California Native Plant Society Santa Cruz Chapter
- The Bird School Project
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Help Us Thrive
>> Become a Member <<
There are many benefits of becoming an Arboretum Member including:
- Free admission to the Arboretum
- Discount at Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop and Local Nurseries
- Free Admission to AHS Affiliate Gardens, ROAM and NARM
>> Make a Donation <<
You have the power to make a lasting impact for the Arboretum by supporting our programs, student learning, and care of the collections. Make your gift today!
Volunteers
>> Volunteer at the Arboretum <<
Volunteering at the Arboretum is FUN and a great way to connect with plants and people who love plants while also providing vital support to the small Arboretum staff. Volunteers help us thrive!
- Learn more about our volunteer community and how you can participate HERE
- Current volunteers LOGIN to sign up for shifts and record your hours