ucrbotanicgardens
on September 04, 2021
The Gardens will be open on Sunday September 5 but closed on Monday for Labor Day. Take a cue from student Anaya and enjoy your day of rest!
ucrbotanicgardens
on August 25, 2021
False alarm—termite tenting postponed! The Gardens will be open the rest of the week.
ucrbotanicgardens
on August 22, 2021
We love most insects…but the Gardens will be closed August 24-26 for termite work near the entrance. We appreciate UCR Facilities Services for making this possi...
ucrbotanicgardens
on August 17, 2021
Shout out to volunteer Emily Farrell, who used her taxonomic expertise to identify our unnamed cycads!
ucrbotanicgardens
on August 11, 2021
Big thanks to our intrepid summer volunteer Ophelia Kimber, who worked alongside Curator Janine to map, label, and produce a GIS Story Map of the Butterfly Gard...
ucrbotanicgardens
on August 02, 2021
New! UCRBG branded merchandise now available for purchase online with in person pickups! Shipping option coming soon. Visit https://gardens.UCR.edu and scroll d...
ucrbotanicgardens
on July 26, 2021
We apologize for unexpected closure today! Staff are tackling erosion and drainage issues to keep you safe. Sadly, predicted rain did not continue and some were...
ucrbotanicgardens
on July 24, 2021
We are excited to launch a new series of California native plant videos on YouTube! Visit https://gardens.ucr.edu/ucrbg-california-native-plants-video-series. B...
ucrbotanicgardens
on July 16, 2021
Vandals broke in and trashed our vehicles last weekend, but who needs vehicles when we have such dedicated and fearless staff: Jorge (shown), Lois, Pam R, Janin...
ucrbotanicgardens
on July 08, 2021
Turtle Pond update! Digging is nearly finished, lost and found is growing, refilling will commence soon, then turtles and fish will be returned. Good thing Tow ...
ucrbotanicgardens
on July 01, 2021
You can find some shade and stay out of trouble too under the chaste tree, Vitex agnus-castus, in our Herb Garden 😉 #botanicgardens, #GoPublicGardens, #ucriverside
ucrbotanicgardens
on June 28, 2021
Turtle Pond update: Staff are removing ~2-3 feet of silt to increase water depth before refilling. Turtles, fish, and crawfish are in safe temporary ponds until...
ucrbotanicgardens
on June 25, 2021
What a glorious day to walk in the Gardens, maskless for the first time in 463 days. As per new UCR guidelines, face coverings are no longer required for fully ...
