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Arboretum & Botanic Garden

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Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop

Open Wednesday though Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Early Bird Saturdays

Sunrise hours for members and volunteers

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News

June 3, 2021Arboretum News: Plan Your Summer Garden
June 1, 2021June Plant Availability List
May 23, 2021SF Chronicle features UC Santa Cruz Arboretum

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Events

Jun 19: Early Bird Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 9 a.m. sunrise hours for members and volunteers
Jul 6: First Tuesday Community Day: Free Admission
Jul 19: Ray Collett Lecture Series Webinar: Sparrows in the Mist with Bruce Lyon

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Benefits of Membership

Friends of the Arboretum membership has many benefits!

Free admission to the Arboretum & Guest Passes
Discount at Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop and local nurseries
Reciprocal Admission to AHS Affiliate Gardens , ROAM Affiliate Museums, and NARM Museums