Mission & Vision
Our mission is to conserve, grow and share the world of plants to build resilience and empower the community in the stewardship of all life.
Vision & Purpose
Our vision is to cultivate a thriving living museum that showcases the beauty and diversity of plants from around the world, inspires a deep connection with nature, and fosters environmental stewardship for the benefit of all life.
A Living Treasure
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a valuable resource where researchers make discoveries, students gain hands-on experience, critical conservation efforts preserve biodiversity for future generations, and community engagement helps our programs thrive.
We need your help! Read our Case for Support to learn how you can support this vitally important work.
Land Acknowledgement
The land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe. The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, comprised of the descendants of indigenous people taken to missions Santa Cruz and San Juan Bautista during Spanish colonization of the Central Coast, is today working hard to restore traditional stewardship practices on these lands and heal from historical trauma.
Learn more about the Amah Mutsun Relearning Program or about the Amah Mutsun Land Trust.
