I am pleased to showcase this new UCR Native American Garden located in the center of campus. The Gardens staff were involved in planning and development of this new garden. We hope you will take time to visit it as well as our own Native American Garden located in the UCR Botanic Gardens. https://youtu.be/WbjDSVwjb_s?feature=shared
In honor of the 60 th 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. Learn more here
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 Magazine here
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 by the pandemic. We will continue to work with our CNAS Development staff to plan...
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 years and will transform the upper precinct of the Gardens. “A New Engagement Venue” will...
Please support our first capital campaign! Our iconic and beloved Geodesic Dome has housed a special collection of shade-loving plants since its installation in the 1980s. Now the ravages of time, weather, and plants have compromised it beyond repair, and its replacement must be constructed to meet modern building codes. We are launching a fundraising...
Did you know that Friends members receive the very special benefit of reciprocal (free or discounted) admission to over 350 gardens and arboreta in North America? The UCRBG is an institutional member of the American Horticultural Society. A Friends membership entitles you to the benefits of participating in the AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program, which gives...
We are delighted that Jacqueline Norman, UCR's campus architect, and her associate Drew Hecht are spearheading the Botanic Gardens' dome replacement project. This article provides insight into Jacqueline's background and guiding philosophy: https://news.ucr.edu/ucr-magazine/fall-2022/ucr-style-and-jaqueline-norman
Our iconic and beloved geodesic dome has housed a special collection of shade-loving plants since its construction in the 1980s. The ravages of time and weather have compromised it beyond repair. The replacement must be designed and constructed, not kit-built, and meet current building codes. UCR and consulting architects have reimagined the dome in a...
Thank you everyone who made Little Miss Stinky's debut flowering such a fantastic event. She has closed now and the stink has subsided, so now we're beginning the collection of pollen to freeze for a future flowering event or sharing with other gardens in the worldwide conservation effort to protect corpse flowers everywhere.
July 19th update: Big news!! At long last our 22-year old corpse flower, Little Miss Stinky, is ready to bloom. We hope you will make time to come see it in the next few days since it is growing ~2 inches per day and flowering will occur very quickly. This plant is an endangered tropical...
Over the 4 th of July weekend the Gardens experienced a break-in and significant damage to doors, locks, infrastructure and equipment as well as theft of small items. We greatly appreciate the rapid response of the UCR Police, our BEES Administrative Unit, and Facility Services who all stepped up to take a report for follow-up...
