Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History

**Mission** The Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History supports natural history education and research opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the greater Santa Cruz community. **Impacts** The Norris Center supports natural history learning by curating important natural history collections, teaching field-based classes, supporting hands-on internships, strengthening connections among disciplines – especially art and science, mentoring students to be future environmental leaders and teachers, and building lasting communities and professional networks. **Goals** Following in the spirit of Ken Norris, we are continuing to build a community of people who carry their passion for the natural world into all aspects of their lives.