• Arboretum Members – Join us for Early Bird Saturday

    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 […]

  • UCSC Community Connections Fall Gathering

    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    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

    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    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 sign up new members at 8:45am The Arboretum is located at 120 Arboretum Rd., Santa Cruz, CA  95064 midway between the entrances to the UCSC […]

  • Day of Service at the UCSC Arboretum in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    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 […]