Events for January 4, 2025 - October 19

Kick back at a free public concert in the Garden! 287vinyl will kick off the music at 2pm, followed by Old Growth and Garden Party. Meet at La Kretz Garden Pavilion (707 Tiverton Drive) on April 27, 2024 from 2-4pm. Flyer (cover art) by @_mayas.arts 287vinyl Started by three friends and bandmates Steven Schlosberg, Sara Gorman, […]

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on May 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

This year’s Clarkia Festival, set to take place on May 18, 2024, is canceled.  If you were planning to attend the Clarkia Festival on May 18, we encourage you to visit the Gathering at Kuruvungna, the Clark Library’s Bookish Biomes event, and the Natural History Museum’s Bug Fair instead.  The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden will […]

div.tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown__container { display: none !important; }   Gabriela Acosta's senior capstone recital on 5/23 will be canceled. This decision was not made lightly, but rather upon reflection of the responsibility of her work. She had to prioritize student well-being right now (including herself and her collaborators). She will postpone her recital until it feels appropriate.

We regret to inform you that this event is canceled. Dr. Gillespie is out sick. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. ___ Join us for a new Botany Brown Bag lunch and learn series! This free public lecture series is continued by Dr. Tom Gillespie, who will give a talk […]

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on June 1, 2024 at 10 a.m. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

Join The Common Experience at UCLA for a peaceful Saturday afternoon in nature. On June 1 from 2-3pm at the Outdoor Amphitheater, enjoy an introduction to mindfulness, a singing bowl meditation, and art activities. RSVP here. This is an event by The Common Experience at UCLA, co-sponsored by the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden. Mindfulness experts […]

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on July 6, 2024 at 10 a.m. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, our summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here or at the door. We do not accept cash. If you are paying at the door, you will need […]

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on August 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, our summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here. Skip the line and buy tickets ahead of time! We cannot accept cash. If you are paying at the […]

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on September 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, our summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here. Skip the line and buy tickets ahead of time! We cannot accept cash. If you are paying at the door, you […]

Become a part of our team of educators and contribute to the Garden's mission of promoting environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their connections to society. Garden Guides give tours to community groups, college students, and UCLA staff. Garden Educators assist with our K-12 field trip program. Learn more about our volunteer program. No […]

Join us for a workshop on plant propagation during fall in Southern California! Learn from the Garden's Assistant Director, Allison Keeney. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not required. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion on 10/5 from 11am-12pm.

Don't miss the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Fall Fest on October 19, 2024, from 12-4 pm! It's completely free to attend, and there's no need to RSVP. We've got a lot of fun activities lined up, including weaving, seed bomb making, iNaturalist training by the Los Angeles Public Library, and representatives from incredible organizations like […]