UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

The glossy abelia is looking lovely right now! Come by to see it in the Butterfly Garden this Sunday, where you can also chat to our master gardeners about ga...

Exciting news for members! Starting September 14, the UCR Botanic Gardens will now open on the second Saturday of every month, just for members. The Gardens wi...

Our August Twilight Tour is approaching! Join us on August 17 at 6pm for a special look at the gardens in the magical evening light. This is the perfect tim...

The UCR Botanic Gardens is pleased to unveil a new sculpture by Riverside artist Frank Heyming. A beautiful evening unveiling ceremony was led by Gardens Dire...

Have you tried the Herb Garden Story Map yet? Scan at the entrance to the herb garden and follow the map to learn all about the many types of herb we have gro...

The UCR Botanic Gardens is closed today 7/31 and tomorrow 8/1 Due to a burst pipe in the garden, we have closed for the safety of all our visitors and staff. W...

When the sun gets too hot, head for shady Palm Corner! We have palms, bananas, yuccas, and even bamboo in this area. It's a welcome retreat from the sun and a...

We had a great time on the July Twilight Tour, including an exclusive look into the greenhouse! Want to join us on the next one? Sign up now to be part of the ...

What happens when a rattlesnake is spotted in a high visitor area? Our team safely moves it to a quieter spot where it can exist in peace without endangering it...

Join us this Sunday and say hello to our master gardeners! They'll be by the butterfly garden 9am-12pm to answer all your questions about gardening for butterfl...

Join us this weekend for the July Twilight Tour! This is the perfect time to enjoy the Gardens in the cool of early evening as the sun is setting and wildlife ...

Look who came to visit! This fantastic footage was captured by one of our volunteers in the gardens plantdoctorlady Bobcat sightings are rare, but they do vis...

There's always something new to discover in the rose garden! #rosegardens #roses #ucrbotanicgardens #botanicgardens #gardening

Looking for a shady spot to cool off in this week? Our grove of coastal Redwood trees might not come with that cooler northern Californian weather, but with all...

Butterflies love passion flowers, that's why we have them in our butterfly garden! Join us this weekend on our open Sunday (it's the first of the month) and s...