Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

UCLA MILDRED E. MATHIAS BOTANICAL GARDEN
A 7.5 acre public garden, outdoor classroom, and research facility on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, California. We promote botanical knowledge by curating collections that highlight biogeography, conservation, and natural history. The Garden seeks to inspire environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their relationship to society through education, research, and public outreach. Our beautiful setting fosters health and tranquility for the community.

MEMBERSHIP

Support access to educational programs and enjoy unique benefits.

COLLECTIONS

Discover more about the botanical collections within our living museum.

VENUES

Host your next event in our lush Garden or reserve film & photography permits.

CAMPUS PLANTS

Explore a diverse array of plants across 400+ acres of the UCLA campus.

Saving the Silversword: Native Species & Colonialism in Hawai‘i

May 26, 2022 - 5:00 pm

Join Dr. Ashanti Shih to learn about the story of the silversword plant and its relationships to conservation, gender, race, and colonialism

G A R D E N N E W S L E T T E R

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S T A Y C O N N E C T E D

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You're invited to the final talk in our "Transplan

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The Festival of Trees event at UCLA’s Botanical

Calling all goth gardeners!

Our Black Coral Pea (Kennedia nigricans) is now flowering in the Conifers section! As you can see, this species' name comes from its highly unusual black blooms.

The color of a flower is generally determined by pigments inside the petals which absorb some wavelengths of light and reflect others back to our eyes. In the wild, plants almost never produce black pigments, so the "black" in a Black Coral Pea is really just a trick of the eye caused by the shape and chemistry of their petal cells.

In fact, upon closer inspection you'll see that these flowers are actually a very dark shade of violet rather than a true black, but they are beautiful all the same! #ucla #uclabotanical #MEMBG

Feeling stressed? Need some fresh air?
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Take a 5-minute walk in the Garden and look for butterflies, hummingbirds, and squirrels like this little one. These are just a few of the amazing animals that call the #uclabotanicalgarden their home. 🌿 🥰
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📸 P.C.: Marlene Mata

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Garden admission is free. Multiple entrances welcome you to the Garden. Bus stops are at the intersection of Le Conte and Hilgard Ave. Paid visitor parking is nearby at UCLA Parking Structure 2 and metered spaces in Westwood Village. The La Kretz Garden Pavilion is located at 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours (February – October):
Weekdays: 8AM to 5PM
Weekends: 9AM to 5PM

Hours (November – January):
Weekdays: 8AM to 4PM
Weekends: 9AM to 4PM

UCLA Holidays: 9AM to 5PM. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Closed at 2pm on Christmas Eve.

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HOST AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.

With our beautiful outdoor and indoor event venue spaces.

MILDRED E. MATHIAS

Once known as the world authority on the carrot family, Mildred held a wide-array of titles over the years. Some included: extraordinary woman, beloved professor, wild explorer, renowned botanist, ambitious director and loving mother. Explore our digital Mildred Archive to read about her fantastic life, travel the world in her shoes, and see the Garden through her eyes.

OUR MISSION

The UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden promotes botanical knowledge by curating collections that highlight biogeography, conservation, and natural history. The Garden seeks to inspire environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their relationship to society through education, research, and public outreach. Our beautiful setting fosters health and tranquility for the community.