We offer special sunrise hours for our members and volunteers on the third Saturday of each month, as weather permits. Opening time is 7 a.m. Please bring your membership card for check-in at the front gate. Early mornings are a wonderful time in our gardens, ideal for photography, birding, and quiet enjoyment of nature. If […]
Join UC Santa Cruz Community Connections on Wednesday, October 8, for our Fall Gathering. Our first general meeting of the academic year, it’s an opportunity to meet old and new friends, share a potluck lunch, learn more about the organization, investigate our array of interest groups, and join our group. The organization is open to […]
Holiday Gift & Wreath Sale Fundraiser at the UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden Saturday, November 22, 10am – 4pm Early entrance for Arboretum members: 9am-10am Staff will be available to […]
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you might learn about the birds […]
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you might learn about the birds […]
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, please join us for a National Day of Service that encourages all Americans to volunteer and connect to improve their communities. The UCSC Arboretum is hosting a one-day volunteer opportunity in our beautiful California Conservation Garden. By volunteering, you become part of a community that directly […]
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending […]
Celebrate the wild acrobats of hummingbirds during their courtship & territorial displays in the gardens! Visit our website for special event updates throughout March! arboretum.ucsc.edu/visit/events