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UCRBG is closed through June 19, 2020

The Riverside County Public Health Officer has issued a revised public health order, extending the current physical closure of the UC Riverside campus for all but essential personnel supporting critical university functions through June 19, 2020. Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order which went into effect at midnight, March 19, 2020, and remains in...
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California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) in bloom

UCR Botanic Gardens e-News

The well-being of our staff, volunteers, Friends, and visitors is our highest priority. As an integral part of UCR, we are following all UCR requirements during the Coronavirus pandemic. The UCR Botanic Gardens are closed through April 30 and all gatherings through the end of May have been cancelled or postponed. Campus updates are posted...
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UC Riverside Botanic Gardens lizard

UCRBG is closed through April 30, 2020

Following UCR requirements, the UCRBG is closed through April 30 and all gatherings through the end of May have been cancelled or postponed. Campus updates are posted here: https://ehs.ucr.edu/coronavirus. We will post updates as they become available. Thank you for your continuing support of the UCRBG! UCR campus COVID-19 updates
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UCR Botanic Gardens, Annual Rose Pruning

UCRBG is closed through April 3, 2020

In accordance with proactive campus efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, UCR Botanic Gardens is closed through April 3, 2020. Please note, all large gatherings and events in the Botanic Gardens through the end of May have been cancelled or postponed. We appreciate your support. View UCR campus updates
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UCR Botanic Gardens (c) Ilse Ungeheuer

Coronavirus update

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, the UCRBG remains open and operational; however, as per UCR all gatherings have been postponed including events, tours, rentals, and photoshoots. Campus updates are posted here: https://ehs.ucr.edu/coronavirus. We appreciate your understanding and support of the Gardens during this challenge! VIEW UCR CAMPUS UPDATES
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Save the Geodesic Dome in UCR's Botanic Gardens

Save the Geodesic Dome in UCR's Botanic Gardens. Make a donation today! Donate
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UCR students class with Dr. Amy Litt

Changes afoot at UCR’s garden oasis

INSIDE UCR -- For decades, the UCR Botanic Gardens have served as a quiet getaway tucked in a corner of campus where one can explore and enjoy nature. The 40-acre living plant museum still stands as an oasis from the bustle of campus, but some changes have been implemented in the past three years to...
By Imran Ghori | Inside UCR |
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