Species & Habitats

The 410 acre UCSC Campus Natural Reserve is separated into distinct habitat sectors across campus. From mixed conifer and coast redwood forest, wetlands, coastal prairie, to maritime chaparral; these sectors offer conserved habitat for research and field skill development.

Explore the different sections of the reserve below:

Habitats and Geography
Plants
Amphibians and Reptiles
Birds
Butterflies
Mammals
Empire Cave Organisms
Ohlone Tiger Beetle