Support Us
How you can support us
Your gift will directly support research, education, and stewardship activities at Younger Lagoon Reserve.
Projects for which we seek funding include paid student internships, facilities enhancements, technology improvements, environmental monitoring, resource inventories, and staff positions that provide technical support to our reserve.
Gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations are critical to supporting the mission of Younger Lagoon Reserve and work in partnership with funding from the University. This public-private partnership plays a significant role not only in maintaining our unique and valuable resource but also in building the University of California’s reputation. Gifts in any amount are welcome for programs that benefit all of our reserve: in education, in research, in restoration, and in public outreach.
We thank you for your support.
Planned Giving
Many alumni and friends have chosen to leave a legacy at UC Santa Cruz through their will, trust, or retirement account. Potential examples include:
- An alumna providing for a scholarship in her major of Environmental Studies
- A professor emerita supporting the study of plant ecology and evolution
- An alumnus parent creating an endowment to serve the need of a UC Natural Reserve
Please consider including UC Santa Cruz in your plans. Your gift can honor a beloved professor, a family member or your own experience, while providing for the future of UC Santa Cruz and its students.
For more information on how you can make an impact at UC Santa Cruz Natural Reserves while also providing for your loved ones, please call (831) 502-7112 or email mcleskey@ucsc.edu.
Current Project Needs
Please contact us for specific reserve needs at this time.