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$1,700 / $6,125

27.76% of goal reached

$4,425 to go

Spam Musubi Fundraiser

Aloha vibes at our spam musubi sale! The team prepared homemade musubi for the UCSC community. This Hawaiian-inspired treat was a hit with students looking for a quick, tasty snack between classes.

Date

April 27th, 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

Banksia Victoriae

Woolly Orange Banksia

The Banksia Victoriae is a striking large shrub — sometimes considered a small tree — native to Western Australia. It's known for its dramatic orange-yellow plant spikes wrapped in woolly grey foliage, making it a standout in any garden.

Native To

Western Australia

Bloom Season

Late Summer (Autumn)

Population Status

Not Endangered

Water Needs

Low (Drought Tolerant)

🌿 Fun Fact

Banksias are named after botanist Sir Joseph Banks, who sailed with Captain Cook on the Endeavour in 1770. Their large cones can hold seeds for years and only release them after fire — a survival strategy called serotiny.