CRUZLINGS

Where education takes root. We are a gardening club dedicated to connecting our community with nature through planter boxes, educating them on environmental sustainability.

About Cruzlings

We are a student-run gardening club dedicated to connecting our community with nature. Through fundraising efforts, we plan to build planter boxes for students at UCSC and the greater Santa Cruz community, fostering environmental education and promoting sustainable living.

Our mission is to develop lasting initiatives that empower and educate others to incorporate sustainability into their daily lives at UCSC through our club's efforts.

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Fundraising Events

Join us at our events to support Cruzlings and connect with our community.

Fundraising Progress$6,403 / $6,125

104.54% - Goal exceeded!

$278 over goal

Dumpling & Boba Fundraiser

A delicious new addition to our menu! The team cooked fresh dumplings on-site while serving refreshing boba drinks. Students loved watching the dumplings sizzle on the griddle and the aroma drew a big crowd!

Date

May 20th, 2026

Location

Science and Engineering Library

Plant of The Week

Discover a new plant every week — learn its story, care tips, and why we love it.

This Week's Pick

Shrubby Fuchsia

Fuchsia paniculata

Fuchsia paniculata is a striking shrub that can grow up to 8 meters tall. It produces clusters of beautiful tubular pink flowers in panicles, which is how it gets its species name. Unlike many fuchsias, this species has small flowers arranged in large, showy clusters rather than large individual blooms.

Native To

Central America and Southern North America

Bloom Season

Late Spring

Population Status

Not Endangered

Water Needs

Medium to High

Fun Fact

The fuchsia flower was named after the 16th-century German botanist Leonhart Fuchs. Hummingbirds are the primary pollinators of Fuchsia paniculata, and the plant's tubular flowers are perfectly shaped to accommodate their long beaks!