BOARD MEMBERS

Andrea Hesse, President Director of Academic Divisional Computing, IT, UCSC

Stephanie Nielsen, Vice President Manager, Administrative Business Systems, IT UCSC

Julia Muennich Cowell, Secretary Professor Emerita, Rush University

Lisa Bennett Owner & President, Free of Fears Life Coach for Women

Susie Bower Administrative Staff Retiree, UCSC

Susanna Gaertner Wine & Food Columnist

Anita Grunwald Principal & Founder, Fusion At Large Consultancy

Alison Manning Tassio Graphic Designer, Marketing & Communications, CHES, UCSC

Janet Platin Owner, Golden Sheaf Bread Company

David Sonnenberg Assistant Dean, Planning & Resource Management, Social Sciences, UCSC

John Zott Co-founder & COO, Bates Creek Fiduciary Services

Martin Quigley Executive Director

“The Arboretum has given me a ton of great experiences that I will take with me on/in my future endeavors” — Victoria

“The Arboretum is my extended family and it’s sad to leave.” — Reed

“Working at the Arboretum is what helped spark my interest in natural history and conservation and has given my so many valuable experiences.” — Nathalie

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June 13, 2017

Dear Friend,

The Arboretum’s mission has never been so important. The environment is facing immense challenges. Because students and interns provide the greatest return on our investment in operations, we are asking you to help us double our budget to $200,000 for this far-reaching program.

Your donation will support these immediate benefits: Students and interns are hired at a very low rate. For some, it is matched by the University. These future leaders provide the regular daily hours that many volunteers cannot cover. Students and interns are the backbone of our operations, helping with greenhouse propagation, trail clearing, plant irrigation and seed collecting. They also support Arboretum office operations and help staff with community events.

Please invest in our students’ future. The Arboretum’s “living laboratory” develops students’ critical thinking about sustainable horticulture, ecological restoration, environmental education and the importance of scientific research. Most importantly for all of us, they become environmental advocates and carry solutions to environmental, climate, water and community issues with them as they go into the world.

“I took my very first internship at the Arboretum, and I will always be grateful for it because it sparked

in me a life changing curiosity for learning about botany and conserving native plants. I have never looked at the natural world the same way again.” — Katherine

“Working at the arboretum has served as an excellent learning atmosphere that has helped me narrow my focus of study. It has been an honor to work with such beautiful

and unique plant collections and learn from highly experienced curators.” — Taelor

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“As a transfer student, working with the Arboretum has been an invaluable component to my college experience. I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity which has inspired my interest in ethnobotany and more importantly, allowed me to build connections that will follow me after I graduate from UCSC.” — Alec

“Working here has only strengthened my love and passion for horticulture.” — Remy

“My internship at the Arboretum was a life-changing experience. I developed a deep passion for the environment that has driven my life and career to this very day.” — Samantha

P.S. Remember, online donations save staff time and money. Help us to protect your investment and the environment by making a donation online today at arboretum.ucsc.edu/donate. If you don’t have internet access, please call 831-502-2998, visit, or mail your donation. (Please make your check payable to: UC Santa Cruz Foundation and note the Arboretum.)

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum1156 High Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95064 | tel 831-502-2998 | fax 831-502-2323

Please join us by making a donation to this year’s Student SuperBloom Challenge.

With deepest gratitude and appreciation,

Martin Quigley, PhDExecutive Director