UCLA MILDRED E. MATHIAS BOTANICAL GARDEN A 7.5 acre garden, outdoor classroom, and research facility on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, California. This living museum contains a diverse collection of plants from around the world. Come explore this urban oasis, free to the public daily.
October 25 4:30 pm
Autumn Garden Gathering
Autumn is here, and we welcome you to meet kindred spirits and to revel in the Garden at dusk! Find out what’s new in the Garden, meet staff, and get to know other folks that love spending time around trees.
Merriment at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion will be followed by an after-hours walk in...
November 1 4:30 pm
Argentine Ants: Super colonies in the Garden
The Botanical Garden holds more than just plants – it is home to many other life forms, and in particular, the diverse array of insects that call the Garden their home. Join Julie Miller for a talk to learn about one such insect, the Argentine Ant, that arrived in California a little over 100...
November 3 1:00 pm
November Drop-in Garden Tour
Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a docent for a free guided tour of the garden on the first Saturday of the month at 1pm. We’ll hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome....
November 8 4:30 pm
Nicholas Staddon: The New American Garden
Join Nicholas Staddon for an Englishman’s view of the New American Garden. “Gardens all over the United States are undergoing a measure of change” bubbles Nicholas. “No more so then here in Southern California.” He will provide us with a unique overview of new plant exploration not only here in the United States but...
