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...

Join us in July and/or August for a docent-led after-hours Twilight Tour of the Botanic Gardens. These tours are a nice opportunity to enjoy the Gardens in the cool of early evening as the sun is setting and wildlife is...

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, June -...

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...

Our free community event, Storytime in the Gardens, is held on the 1st Sunday of the month from 10:00 - 10:30 am, January - October. Look for our docents in Alder Canyon or the Meeting Room who are eager to...

The UCR Botanic Gardens has numerous registered volunteers who make upkeep and improvements to our Gardens possible and assist with many other activities. Volunteers are actively engaged and indispensable to the Gardens in the following areas: Horticulture and Landscape (weeding...

Every November the UCR Botanic Gardens hosts Art in the Gardens where curated items from local artisans are offered for sale. Vendor applications are now accepted online until 6/30/2026.

Take in the sights of the Botanic Gardens with this video showing the rose garden, cactus garden, desert landscapes, and other serene features.