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.
Garden Tours:Visiting with a school class or a larger group? Make a reservation
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
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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Become a Member
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Volunteers
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- Learn more about our volunteer community and how you can participate HERE
- Current volunteers LOGIN to sign up for shifts and record your hours
