UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

Happy Holidays everyone! The Gardens will be closed December 21 through January 1st. We will see you all after the winter break!

Have you found your favorite bench in the Gardens? With finals coming up, it's important to have a quiet place to do some last minute studying or simply sit a...

Did you know, as well as volunteers and student workers, the gardens also has the help of this year's College Corps Fellows? This month, College Corps fellows...

Happy Thanksgiving from the UCR Botanic Gardens! The Gardens will be closed Thursday 11/28 and Friday 11/29 for the holiday. We will be open Sunday December ...

Grow Joy this Season with the Gift of Membership! As the holiday season approaches, consider giving a gift that fosters a deeper connection with nature—the gif...

We had a lot of visitors this week, including one who brought along his Chinese flute to play for us all. What a great way to start the day! Interested in p...

Have you seen our merch? As well as shirts, we also have items that make great gifts, like water bottles, aprons and totes! Purchase online, give us a few day...

As the season cools, it becomes time for the aloes to bloom! These fall flowers bring some welcome color to the area each year. Our South Africa Garden has se...

Want to visit the Gardens on a Saturday? We open every second Saturday of the month just for members! Join us this Saturday November 9th 8am-2pm to experience ...

The Gardens will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veterans' Day. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 12th. We will see you soon! Come and find the ...

Art in the Gardens is only days away! Come by on Saturday November 2nd 10am-3pm to pick up some great items in time for the holidays, or to add to your own col...

Art in the Gardens is only days away! Come spend a pleasant day strolling through Alder Canyon, where California artists and crafts persons are showcased repr...

There's always something to see at the gardens, including the view of UCR from the top! Hiking the perimeter will take about 45 minutes and covers some strenu...

Want to get your hands on one of these wonderful items? We will be holding a silent auction at Art in the Gardens, and these are some of the pieces on offer! ...

Check out our new shirts! These shirts are long sleeved and come with the botanic gardens logo on the front. They're super soft and perfect for wearing in the f...