Welcome to the Arboretum & Botanic Garden

UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Connecting people with plants

Local art, gifts and wreaths for sale at the Arboretum

Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop

Local art, jewelry, books AND outstanding plants for your garden

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and enjoy FREE Admission and other great benefits!

Impact Report

Campus & Community Support, Native Plant Program, Amah Mutsun Relearning Program, Student Programs and more!

Birds LOVE the Arboretum!

The mixed habitats of the Arboretum provide a haven for birds and birders alike

Visit

ATTENTION:

The Arboretum is OPEN during construction

Main Entrance CLOSED July 7 through July 25

Gift Shop OPEN

More INFO and DETOUR MAP HERE

Our Gardens

Hours & Admissions - Purchase ADMISSION online

Garden Tours: First Saturday Tours

Gift & Garden Shop

Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop:

Shop for local art, jewelry, and great gifts, or shop for beautiful plants from our outdoor nursery!

Check our instore plant inventory or buy plants online at shopucscarboretum.com

Shop Hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

What's Happening

Check out recent communications: Spring 2025 Newsletter, or see more in the Arboretum Email Archive
Rick Flores is named Executive Director of the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden - read the full article HERE.
Read The Arboretum's Impact Report for 2023-24
Ongoing Special Events at the Arboretum

More Arboretum News >

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

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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 <<

Learn more about our volunteer community and how you can participate HERE
Current volunteers LOGIN to sign up for shifts and record your hours