UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

Isn’t it reassuring when the signs of spring appear once again? 😊

So glad we closed on the big wind day—this tree top fell on our most popular bench cluster. No harm done, and staff have it under control. Stay safe everyone!

Due to high winds and safety concerns, the Gardens will be closed today. Stay safe!

Signs of early spring in So Cal…saucer magnolia blooming in Alder Canyon

Our South African Desert is bursting with color these days…

If you missed our annual January Rose Pruning event, here is a brief video to get you started on your path to to becoming a rosarian ! https://www.youtube.com/w...

Another successful Rose Pruning Demo for the public to learn how to care for roses! Thank you to all the UC Master Gardeners who brought their skills and pruner...

Our annual Rose Pruning Demonstration is coming up this Sunday, rain or shine! It’s free and all outdoors; face masks strongly recommended.

As the year ends, enjoy this glimpse of one of our resident bobcat kittens, courtesy of observant volunteer Teresa Wassman. Happy New Year and all the best in 2...

The UCRBG will be closed during UCR’s winter break so our staff and volunteers can enjoy a well-deserved holiday. See you in January, and don’t forget our annua...

The UCRBG will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday) in anticipation of heavy rain and slick trails. Meanwhile enjoy these stunning photos taken by volunteer/docent/stew...

Our salvias are enjoying this cooler weather, and now a tiny bit of rain!

Be sure to join us to learn how to prune all your favorite roses and for a free raffle!

All of us at the UCRBG wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. See you after the long holiday weekend!

Starstruck BG Director sees a celebrity while venturing out from the Botanic Gardens…Happy Birthday big guy!