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, Past President Rush University, Professor Emeritus

Susie Bower UCSC Staff: Retired

Maura Connolly Volunteer Coordinator, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Susanna Gaertner Wine & Food Columnist

Anita Grunwald Principal Analyst, Institutional Research, Assessment and Policy Studies, UCSC

Janet Platin Santa Cruz Business Owner: Retired

Bill Ruskin Retired Cal Fire

Alison Tassio Graphic Designer, SHS Marketing and Communications, UCSC

John Zott CFO Consultant

Martin Quigley Executive Director

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December 1, 2017

Dear Friend,

Our successes this past year could not have been possible without the many thoughtful gifts of all sizes made by our members, donors, community partners and visitors. These successes include the well-attended Art in the Arboretum events, major garden renovations, and expansion of our California collections.

As the giving season approaches, I hope that you will consider a gift to the Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Your investment will have an immediate impact on our goal to increase access to a greater number of visitors, to continue hosting inspiring events and exhibits, and to continue our mission in conservation and sustainable landscapes.

I am enthusiastic about our planned enhancements to address visitor comfort and convenience. These include better guest circulation and 100 more parking spaces, as well as new way-finding signage and an information kiosk to orient visitors to the garden. In addition, more benches will be strategically placed at points of interest, and more restrooms will be available. These improvements, among others, will make your garden experience easier and more welcoming.

Thank you for your generosity. Your steadfast support means the world to us. I look forward to seeing you in the garden, and send my best wishes to you and yours for a wonderful holiday season.

Yours very truly,

Martin QuigleyExecutive Director

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University of California Santa Cruz and Botanic Garden1156 High Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95064 | tel 831-502-2998 | arboretum.ucsc.edu

Donate online at UCSC’s secure server at https://arboretum.ucsc.edu/donate/index.html

If you prefer not to donate online: 

• Mail a check, made out to the UCSC Foundation, noting on the check it is for the Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Arboretum & Botanic Garden UC Santa Cruz 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95064

• Visit the Arboretum & Botanic Garden and donate or purchase a membership when visiting Norrie’s Gift and Garden Shop or the Garden Office.

• Donate using a credit card gift by calling the Garden Office at (831) 502-2998.