UCR Botanic Gardens | A Nature Oasis and Living Museum in California's Inland Empire

Corpse Plant Bloomed at UCR Botanic Gardens

UCR Botanic Gardens’ corpse flower blooms

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UC Riverside Botanic Gardens - two female students with cameras (c) UCR / Stan Lim

Welcome to the UCR Botanic Gardens

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens plant sale

Plant Sales

The largest plant sale events in the Inland Empire

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens Art in the Gardens

Art in the Gardens

A fundraiser where curated items from local artisans are offered for sale

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens bird walk and breakfast (c) UCR / Stan Lim

Bird Walk & Breakfast

Periodic early morning bird walks in the Gardens

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens Members annual meeting

Members Annual Meeting

Members-only annual Meeting and Reception

UCR Botanic Gardens, Primavera in the Gardens

Primavera in the Gardens

Riverside’s premiere food, wine, and craft beer tasting event

UCR Botanic Gardens, Annual Rose Pruning

Rose Pruning

Annual Rose Pruning Demonstration

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens twilight tours (c) UCR / Stan Lim

Twilight Tours

After-hours Twilight Tours of the Botanic Gardens

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens Volunteer Orientation Sessions

Volunteer Orientation Sessions

Learn how you can get involved

The UCR Botanic Gardens is a living museum curated to inspire and facilitate education, research, and interpretation of the natural world. Please view calendar for business hours.

The Gardens

Located in the foothills of the Box Springs Mountains on the east side of the University of California, Riverside Campus, the Gardens covers 40 hilly acres. Come visit our collection and gardens, wander over four miles of scenic trails, or just relax on a bench and enjoy the beauty and vistas.

HOURS Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (last entry at 3:00 pm, gates locked at 3:30 pm) and 1st & 3rd Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (last entry at 1:30 pm, gates locked at 2:00 pm). Please view VISIT US for closures.

All vehicles parked on campus are required to have a valid parking permit at all times.

Students touring the Botanic Gardens

UCR Botanic Gardens branded merchandise is available for purchase, click PAY ONLINE, then pick up in person.

Gardening Resources

UCCE Master GARDENER WEBSITE

Updates from the Director

Little Miss Stinky Update

September 25, 2023

Campus helps celebrate the Gardens' 60-year history

Read more about the 60-year history of the UCR Botanic Gardens.

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September 24, 2023

UCR Botanic Gardens 60th Anniversary

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the UCR Botanic Gardens we are holding a special week of activities during UCR’s Welcome Week, September 24-29, 2023. Be sure to join us for tours, Pop-up Shop, membership information, treats, and more...

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August 29, 2023

UCR Magazine: The Science of Cinema

Even the most fantastical films require the expertise of Earth-bound scientists to create compelling worlds and characters. UCR researchers share how they helped make it possible for viewers to believe in movie magic. Read the full article in the UCR...

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Native American Garden grows at the center of campus

To read the full Inside UCR article please click here

Supporters Rally Around UCR Botanic Gardens

Read the Inside UCR article here.

UCRBG is on TV!

KCET recently filmed news segments for their show SoCal Wanderer and featured the Botanic Gardens! You may view the KCET YouTube video here.

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Primavera in the Gardens Cancelled

With regret we announce that our annual fundraiser, Primavera in the Gardens, has been cancelled for 2023. Although planning is well underway, unfortunately our generous and long-time food vendors are not able to participate due to lingering staffing issues wrought...

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Support the UCRBG Dome Project

On UCR’s Give Day 2023 we are pleased to launch two new projects in the Gardens that will greatly enhance our ability to engage with campus and community. “Replace the Geodesic Dome” is our first capital project in over 30...

More Director Updates

Featured Botanic Gardens News

RPD

January 07, 2024

Rose Pruning Demonstration, 1/7/2024, 1-3 pm

Every January the public is invited to the UCR Botanic Gardens to attend the annual Rose Pruning Demonstration, which takes place in one of our Rose Gardens. Botanic Gardens staff, volunteers and local experts demonstrate how to prune hybrid tea...

Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2023

Giving Tuesday 2023

As a public university, about a quarter of UCR's funding comes from the State of California. The rest of the budget comes from other sources, including philanthropy. The generous gifts of donors are used to help UCR provide scholarships, create...

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November 04, 2023

Art in the Gardens

Every November the UCR Botanic Gardens hosts an outreach event where curated items from local artisans are offered for sale. Come spend a pleasant afternoon strolling through Alder Canyon, where California artists and craftspersons are showcased representing a variety of...

November 03, 2023

UCR Botanic Gardens Branded Merchandise

To purchase UCR Botanic Gardens branded merchandise please click Pay Online on the website. Please allow 3 days between ordering and pickup. In person pick up: BG Entrance Thursdays and open Sundays 9am-12pm. 1 Botanic Gardens Dr. Riverside, CA 92507

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Interactive Virtual tour (GIS Map)

Southwest Deserts Story Map

Plant Ecology Story Map

California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) in bloom

UCRBG Newsletter

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African Lily (c) Ilse Ungeheuer

What's in Bloom?

View our monthly listing of plants in bloom and their corresponding locations in the Gardens

Snowdrop flowers at UCR Botanic Gardens (c) Ilse Ungeheuer

Photography Policy

Please review our policies and fees for professional, commercial and paid photographers

Brittlebush in the Botanic Gardens

Interactive Story Map

Explore the Gardens with our new "Deserts of the Southwest" self-guided tour

GIS Map UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

Interactive GIS Map

Locate more than 150 specimen in the Gardens

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What's in bloom

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