Botanic Gardens News

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. NOTE: Vendor applications are now accepted until June 30, 2026! Come...

The Botanic Gardens will host a bird walk tour on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 7 - 10 am (arrive by 6:50 am). The bird walk tour is open to all levels of birders, from beginner to expert, and is...

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...

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

Join us for Origami with Michelle, a free hands-on lesson where you can learn the delicate art of paper folding surrounded by the beauty of nature. Look for Michelle near the entrance of the Gardens on Monday mornings, 9am -...

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...