Past Events

Botany Brown Bag: Why Trees Go Nuts by Dr. Victoria L. Sork

La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us for a new Botany Brown Bag lunch and learn series! This free public lecture series is kicked off by our Garden Director, Dr. Victoria L. Sork, who will give a talk entitled "Why Trees Go Nuts" on February 29 at 12pm. Stop in on your lunch break and take home some fun facts […]

Members Only – Nature Phone Photography Workshop

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Unlock your smartphone's powerful photography tools at our Members Only Nature Phone Photography Workshop! Learn to take stunning snapshots of the unique plants in our Garden, and see the beauty in nature’s tiny details. We'll see you at on March 2 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Become a […]

Native Bees with Krystle Hickman

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join us for the next installment in our learning series, Native Bees with Krystle Hickman! Discover intricate ecosystems through the eyes of bees with conservation photographer, community scientist, speaker, and artist Krystle Hickman. This event will also feature an exhibition of Krystle's photography. You can check out Krystle's work here. This event is free and […]

Botany Brown Bag: Trees of Trees by Dr. Felipe Zapata

La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us for a new Botany Brown Bag lunch and learn series! This free public lecture series is continued by Dr. Felipe Zapata, who will give a talk entitled "Trees of Trees" on April 18 at 12pm. Stop in on your lunch break and take home some historical insights about trees in the Mathias Botanical […]

Music in the Garden: Garden Party, Old Growth, 287vinyl

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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, […]

May 4 Guided Garden Tour

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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 […]

CANCELED: UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Clarkia Festival

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

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 […]

CANCELED: Music in the Garden with Gabriela

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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.

CANCELED: Botany Brown Bag: Amazing Hawaiian Plants by Dr. Tom Gillespie

La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

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 […]

June 1 Guided Garden Tour

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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 […]

Singing Bowl Meditation

The Outdoor Amphitheater 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

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 […]

Guided Garden Tour – July 6

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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 […]

Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden – July 18

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

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 […]