Help support the UCR Botanic Gardens now and in the future

As UCR's living museum, the Botanic Gardens serve to inspire and facilitate education, research and interpretation of the natural world while providing a peaceful oasis from urban life. The Botanic Gardens have been a beloved destination for over 60 years and are one of the most frequently visited locations at UCR. The Gardens receive generous support from UCR and CNAS, but most of the funds needed for our operations, programs, expansion, and new projects depend upon the generosity of our community of donors and members.

Donor funding facilitated the recent addition of new Gardens staff and student workers, who are essential to maintaining over 40 acres of gardens and landscape. Donor funds enabled the installation of garden signage, renovation of our facilities, improvement of numerous gardens and beds, expansion of the Australian garden, and installation of the new California Bee Garden. Donations also enable us to provide educational and enrichment activities for school groups at no charge to them.

To support these and other Gardens initiatives, please consider donating to the Botanic Gardens General Fund, which provides the greatest flexibility, or for special projects or interests you may select one of our other funds listed. For the exclusive support of Student Workers in the Gardens, the Scarano, Orth, and Willis families generously established Endowed Funds, which are also available for giving.