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UCSC Arboretum

University of California, Santa Cruz

Spring/Summer 2009

All events are open to the public and free, except as noted. They are held in the Arboretum's Horticulture Building, unless otherwise stated.


The Arboretum is open daily for self-guided tours from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Scheduled Events:

J U L Y - 2 0 0 9

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Guided Tour of the Gardens
Saturday, July 4, 11 am

On the first Saturday of each month, join a docent-led tour of the Arboretum. Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop at 11 am. Free with your Arboretum admission or membership.

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Arboretum Associates Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 8, 5 pm

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All-Volunteer Coffee
Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 am

The Events Committee of the Board will host the first Volunteer Coffee for all volunteers to get to know one another. Held on the patio between the Horticulture Buildings.

A U G U S T - 2 0 0 9

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Guided Tour of the Gardens
Saturday, August 1, 11 am
On the first Saturday of each month, join a docent-led tour of the Arboretum. Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop at 11 am. Free with your Arboretum admission or membership.

S E P T E M B E R - 2 0 0 9

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Guided Tour of the Gardens
Saturday, September 5, 11 am
On the first Saturday of each month, join a docent-led tour of the Arboretum. Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop at 11 am. Free with your Arboretum admission or membership.

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Arboretum Associates Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 9, 5 pm

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Members and Friends BBQ and Annual Meeting of the Arboretum Associates
Saturday, September 19, 2 to 6 pm

O C T O B E R - 2 0 0 9

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Arboretum Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 3
Members 10 am - 4 pm | Public 12 - 4 pm

Held in the Eucalyptus Grove, together with the sale of the CNPS.
Memberships available at the gate on sale day for 10 am entrance.

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Guided Tour of the Gardens
Saturday, October 3, 11 am
On the first Saturday of each month, join a docent-led tour of the Arboretum. Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop at 11 am. Free with your Arboretum admission or membership.

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Arboretum Associates Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 5 pm

N O V E M B E R - 2 0 0 9

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Guided Tour of the Gardens
Saturday, November 7, 11 am

On the first Saturday of each month, join a docent-led tour of the Arboretum. Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop at 11 am. Free with your Arboretum admission or membership.

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Dried Flower & Succulent Wreaths Sale
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:00-4:00 &Sunday, Nov. 15 10:00-2:00

Join us for this annual sale of hand-made, one of a kind, holiday decorations. Potted Cacti and Succulents will also be for sale.


On-going events:

First Saturday Tours

Join a docent-led tour on the first Saturday of the month. The tour is free with your Arboretum admission. Tours start at 11:00 in front of Norrie's Gift Shop. Upcoming tours are July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, Nov 7, Dec 5.

Talks, Lectures, and Pot-lucks

Check the bulletin board in the Horticulture II building for announcements of up coming events. Scholars, staff, and volunteers present talks on wide-ranging topics.