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The Fynbos Vegetation of South Africa: Ecology, Conservation, & Restoration

UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

The Fynbos Vegetation of South Africa:  Understanding unique ecological processes to determine best practices for propagation and restoration  The Fynbos vegetation of the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa contains among the highest plant species richness of anywhere in the world for the size of the region. The variety of ways in which plant species […]

April Drop-in Garden Tour

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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. See […]

Biomimicry in the Garden: Drawing Inspiration from Plants for Technology & Design

UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Inspiration from the diversity of the natural world can lead to new ideas for addressing design and technological challenges. Join us for a pair of extraordinary speakers whose work illustrates how understanding the biology of plants can lead to innovation.   Sprouting and Branching: Natural Models of Proliferation and Repair Strokes occur when the brain does […]

Bird LA Day at UCLA: a sensory exploration of birds of the world

UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Visit the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden for a unique tour of bird sounds from all over the world! As you wander through sections of the Garden representing Hawaii, Australia, South Africa, SoCal, and more, you can listen to the songs and calls of each area's characteristic birds using our phone-based audio tour. The […]

Galatea: A modern sequel to the Greek myth of Pygmalion

The Nest Outdoor Amphitheater UCLA Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Shakespeare Company at UCLA presents: GALATEAA modern sequel to the Greek myth of PygmalionWritten by Jacob MenkeDirected by Erin GraySaturday, May 25 at 2:30PSunday, May 26 at 2:30PFree -- Please RSVPUCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, Nest Amphitheater (follow the driveway on foot down through the gates and the theater will be on your right)What […]

Galatea: A modern sequel to the Greek myth of Pygmalion

The Nest Outdoor Amphitheater UCLA Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Shakespeare Company at UCLA presents: GALATEAA modern sequel to the Greek myth of PygmalionWritten by Jacob MenkeDirected by Erin GraySaturday, May 25 at 2:30PSunday, May 26 at 2:30PFree -- Please RSVPUCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, Nest Amphitheater (follow the driveway on foot down through the gates and the theater will be on your right)What […]

Game Music in the Garden: Outdoor concert with UCLA’s Game Music Ensemble

UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join the UCLA Game Music Ensemble for their final chamber music concert of the year outdoors at the UCLA Botanical Garden! This concert, we will feature works from games like Persona, Megaman, Pokemon, and more! We've got a little something for everyone, from jazzy tunes to piano works to head-banging rock'n'roll. Come and listen to […]

June Drop-in Garden Tour

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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. See […]

Summer Solstice in the Garden!

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Los Angeles, CA, US

Celebrate the peak of summer outdoors in the Botanical Garden with extended hours! Sunlight plays on the plants all day, drawing our attention in unique ways as the hours pass. Bring a picnic and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day. 9:00am Garden Gates Open 2 - 2:30pm Storytime for Kids 3 - 4:30pm Arts & […]

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July Drop-in Garden Tour

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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. See […]

Botanical Beer Garden

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Botanical Beer Garden Saturday July 13th 5:30 - 7:30pm Hooray for Humulus lupulus, the mighty hop plant that is brewed into beer! Blooms, Brews, & Live Music! Celebrate summer with extended garden hours and locally brewed Broxton beers + food options curated by California native Chef Kyle Brown. Grab a brew and a bite to explore […]

August Drop-in Garden Tour

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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. See […]

September Drop-in Garden Tour

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

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. See […]

The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a promoter of nature at a California land grant institution, we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Contact us

(310) 825-8260
For venue reservations: (310) 467-7980

707 Tiverton Drive
Los Angeles, CA
90095

Open hours

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

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

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

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