Public Outreach Toolkit

Use these resources to increase awareness about your reserve and UC Nature. This page includes UC Nature logos; downloadable designs for brochures, fact sheets, maps, and program flyers; and images of the vertical banners you can borrow to draw attention to your booth or event.


Design resources 

Logos

These collections of the spin cycle and the spin cycle plus text have been zipped for easy download. If you don’t see what you need, contact Kathleen.


Map images

These UC Nature maps are saved as png files with transparent backgrounds. If you require versions that are larger, have numbered dots, come with UC campus label dots, or other variations, contact Kathleen. 


Information sheets

Map flyer [PDF, 857.52 KB]

The map flyer [PDF, 857.52 KB] shows reserves listed by administering campus. For higher resolution versions of the UC Nature map, maps with reserves numbered north to south, or maps with reserve names next to location dots, contact Kathleen.


Public Outreach Toolkit 1 [PDF, 3.90 MB]

UC Nature case statement [PDF, 3.90 MB]

Case statement [PDF, 3.90 MB] describing the importance of supporting UC Nature.


UC Nature Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet [PDF, 370.58 KB]

The Fact Sheet [PDF, 370.58 KB] offers information about the UC Nature by the numbers, including acreage, grant funding, user statistics, publications, etc.


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Reserve handouts by campus

These handouts describe the UC Nature reserves administered by each campus. There are nine designs, one for each campus. Download the pdfs from this page.


Newsletter flyer

The newsletter flyer [PDF, 2.08 MB] encourages people to stay connected with the UC Nature by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter.


Promotional materials

Promotional materials Brochure

Brochure

This trifold brochure provides an overview of the UC Nature [PDF, 1.29 MB]. You can also use the pdf to produce copies of your own. The Systemwide Office can ship you copies; please contact Citlali with your request.


Vertical banners

Retractable banners are 33.5 inches wide by 84 inches tall. There are four designs. Please contact Citlali if you would like to borrow one or more.

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Program flyers

Mildred Mathias Graduate Student Research Grant 2026 program flyer

Mildred E. Mathias Graduate Student Research Grant flyer

The most recent flyer encouraging UC graduate students to apply for the UC Nature’s Mildred E. Mathias Graduate Student Research Grant program can be found on this page.


Text reads: California Ecology and Conservation 2026, NRS BIOL/ENVS 188&189 DESCRPTION: The California Ecology and Conservation field course brings together 27 undergraduate students to conduct research in UC Nature reserves across the state. Students participate in a series of group research projects and present their findings in a co-authored journal article and research presentation. Two instructors lead classroom and field lectures and guide students throughout the course. Eligibility: UC undergraduates in good academic standing, minimum 2.5 gpa, who have completed an introductory ecology or biology course. STEPS TO APPLY 1. Complete the pre-application. Questions? Contact instructor tijmlle@ucsc.edu. Step 2: Invitation to apply via UCAP. Complete the UC Education Abroad program application. Deadlines: Fall 2026: Apr 27-Jun 19, 2026. Spring 2027: Sept 10-Nov 10, 2026. Summer 2027: Jan 10-Mar 10, 2027.

California Ecology and Conservation course flyer

The most recent flyer encouraging UC undergraduates to attend UC Nature’s California Ecology and Conservation course can be found on this page.


Field Science Fellowship flyer

The most recent flyer encouraging UC undergraduate and faculty mentor pairs to apply for the UC Nature’s Field Science Fellowship program can be found on this page.


Photos

UC Nature photo archive


Media License [DOCX, 24.04 KB]

Media professionals should be required to sign the UC Nature Media License [DOCX, 24.04 KB] prior to being allowed to visit reserves. The license grants the University the right to reproduce, distribute, display, and show the footage. This will enable the UC Nature to utilize those visual or audio files for educational and promotional purposes.


Activity ideas

A few ways to engage the public at a booth or information table, or at campus or reserve events:

  • Student poster session featuring research projects that have taken place on reserves
  • Faculty, researcher and/or manager lectures, TED-style talks, or 5-10 minute “lightning talks” about reserve research projects
  • A “virtual field trip” presentation featuring various reserve species, environments, and activities
  • Hikes or guided nature walks on reserves, especially those near campus
  • Flora, pelts, bones, mounted specimens, fossils, and rocks arrayed at an interactive “touch table”
  • Table with UC Nature banners and handouts about reserves
  • Slideshow of video and/or photos from reserves displayed on a computer monitor or projector screen. Could be played in the background during your event or serve as the focus of talks
  • Performances and displays of art inspired by or created at the reserve
  • Dinner at a reserve–– tours, music, wine, and stargazing can engage volunteers, donors, and neighbors