Botanic Gardens News

Starting in 2027, the Botanic Gardens is opening its gates every Sunday from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm! We hope you will explore our 40 acres of living plant collections. Bring your walking shoes, your friends and family, and your...

Thank you for considering the UCR Botanic Gardens for your special photo shoot. Due to high demand for photo shoots, the Botanic Gardens require advance permission and charge a fee for all photography sessions, with limited numbers (3) permitted on...

On November 7, 2026 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm the UCR Botanic Gardens will host an outreach event where curated items from local artisans will be for sale. Come spend a pleasant day strolling through Alder Canyon, where California...

For cashless purchase of UCR Botanic Gardens branded merchandise please click Pay Online on the website. Please allow 3 days between ordering and in-person pickup. In person pick up: BG Entrance Thursdays 9am-12pm and 1st & 3rd Sundays 9am-12pm. Contact...

UCRBG Membership Benefits (Student $20 and Individual $50) include: Free Admission Discounted Gardens educational events Member only events with priority registration 10% discount on plants at Pop Up Shops Receipt of our eNews and quarterly digital UCRBG Newsletter 10% discount...

Save the date! Plant Pop-up Shop (credit card sales only) is scheduled on November 7th along with Art in the Gardens. Friends members enjoy a 10% discount on plants at Pop-up Shops. Not yet a member, join here. Future Plant...

Join Master Gardener Docents in the Butterfly Garden to learn about Gardening for Butterflies including the life cycle of butterflies and which plants to choose to attract butterflies. Stop by April - October, 1st & 3rd Sundays, between 9am and...

The UCRBG is open two Sundays per month, 1st & 3rd, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm! (last entry at 1:30 pm) Check our calendar for future dates at: https://gardens.ucr.edu/events