Mathias Botanical Garden

Members Only - Nature Phone Photography Workshop
2024-03-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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 member to attend, or sign up for membership at the door. Email botanicalgarden@g.ucla.edu to RSVP.

Native Bees with Krystle Hickman
2024-03-05 16:00 - 17:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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 open to the public. We’ll meet in the La Kretz Garden Pavilion from 4 to 5 p.m. on March 5.

Botany Brown Bag: Trees of Trees by Dr. Felipe Zapata
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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 Garden.
This is a BYOL (bring your own lunch) event!
RSVP not required.

Music in the Garden: Garden Party, Old Growth, 287vinyl
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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, and Ben Kenvin, 287vinyl was started out of the dorm room of Steven and Ben. An homage to disc jockeys of the 60s and 70s and preserved and inspired by chicano soul/lowrider oldies vinyl djs and greats of East LA, the three share a love of the physical and meaning in the music they keep. All musicians themselves, their combined collection influences the music they make and for certain albums, the physicality of memories. With additions passed down from family members, hidden gems found in the bottom boxes of record stores, and borrowed from friends, the collective shares a passion for the analog sound and making people dance. While the collection is always expanding, current genres include downtempo souldies, doo wopp, R&B, motown, gospel, blues, retro soul, neo soul, deep funk, jazz, west coast hip hop, rap, ska, rocksteady, reggae, afrobeat, disco, mambo, salsa, cumbia, tropicalia, samba, bossa nova, latin, soft rock, psychedelic surf rock, Habibi funk, Somalian disco, Egyptian pop, Ethiopian jazz, Taiwanese rare groove, world, good tunes, good tunes, good tunes.
Old Growth
Old Growth is an LA based jazz and reggae band. Their debut EP; The Old Growth EP was released in November.

Garden Party
Fusing the genres of Jazz, Motown, Neo-Soul, and Funk, Garden Party is an LA-based band, comprised of 7 members: Jude Fucetola (keys), Jacob Williams (guitar), Sara Gorman (bass), Ben Kenvin (drums), Gael Saldana (tenor sax), Steven Schlosberg (trombone), and Coco Mori (vocals), each from diverse musical backgrounds. Showcasing nostalgic rhythms, moving chord changes, and powerful horn lines, Garden Party creates original compositions of love, loneliness, and so much more, all through the soulful vocals of lead singer Coco Mori. Forming in their freshman year of college, the musicians quickly became family. Performing in and around LA and San Francisco, at notable venues such as Brick and Mortar and the Lodge Room, the band is excited to share their passion with the world and the party of Garden Party!

May 4 Guided Garden Tour
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

CANCELED: UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Clarkia Festival
2024-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
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 have a wonderful Clarkia Festival next spring, and many other public programs throughout the year where you can celebrate nature in community. For now, we hope you can find peace and healing by visiting the Garden.
We look forward to seeing you at the Garden and at the 2025 Clarkia Festival.
Sincerely,
The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Team

We are so grateful to our collaborators and sponsors, acknowledged below:

Interactive Education with Community Partners
UC Master Gardeners
Friends of the LA River
Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability
cityLAB at UCLA
Project Phoenix
UCLA Food Studies
Theodore Payne Foundation
CALPIRG
TreePeople
North East Trees
Pop-up nature library by UCLA Library
Family-friendly art activity at Jewell Terrace by Fowler Museum at UCLA

Programming
BioBlitz
Themed guided garden tours led by Bruin Birding Club and Bruin Beekeepers
Live music provided by artists affiliated with UCLA Radio
Herbarium open house
Science is Art: Nature Edition – art showcase hosted by UCLA Library
Environmentalist zine-making workshop by Common Experience at UCLA

Food & Shopping
Smile Hot Dog
Cookies by Linda
Gelino’s Ice Cream
Beer garden provided by Sunseri’s
Unravel at UCLA: sustainable clothing
Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizer
Golden Vintage 1: upcycled handmade baskets & home decor
UpTop Health & Beauty
UCLA Radio: upcycled screen printing – bring an old t-shirt!
Garden merchandise: Clarkia petal earrings, totes, water bottles, lanyards, stickers

Special thanks to our sponsors: UCLA Life Sciences, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, The W Los Angeles, UCLA Health David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Extension, Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, Dental Views, Ralphs

Special thanks to our UCLA partners: Fowler Museum at UCLA, UCLA Radio, UCLA Library

CANCELED: Music in the Garden with Gabriela
2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
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
2024-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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.
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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 entitled “Amazing Hawaiian Plants in the UCLA Botanical Garden.”

June 1 Guided Garden Tour
2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

Singing Bowl Meditation
2024-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 | The Outdoor Amphitheater, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
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 from UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) will be facilitating. Then, there will be journaling and painting on themes of mindfulness and the environment. This is event is free but RSVP is required.

Guided Garden Tour - July 6
2024-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden - July 18
2024-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
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 a card number that you can enter into our online storefront. Free admission for ages 12 and under. We do not refund tickets.
This event is all-ages, but the wine bar is 21+. Bring your government-issued photo ID if you would like to enter the wine bar. Alcohol sales are separate from the admission fee.
Picnics are welcome, outside alcohol is not allowed.
Third Thursdays 2024:
7/18/24 from 5-7 p.m.
8/15/24 from 5-7 p.m.
9/19/24 from 5-7 p.m.

Guided Garden Tour - August 3
2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden - August 15
2024-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
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 will need a card number that you can enter into our online storefront.
Free admission for ages 12 and under. We do not refund tickets.

This event is all-ages, but the wine bar is 21+. Bring your government-issued photo ID if you would like to enter the wine bar. Alcohol sales are separate from the admission fee.
Picnics are welcome. Outside alcohol is not allowed.
Check in at the Patio Gate (Park’s Patio). See a map of the Garden for reference; the nearest cross street is Charles E Young Dr S and Tiverton Dr. The street address is 707 Tiverton Dr.
Parking: We recommend UCLA Structure 2. It is $6 for 2 hours on a weekday evening. Parking is free for 2 hours at Ralphs Westwood with validation and a purchase from the store.

Twilight in the Garden on Third Thursdays:
7/18/24 from 5-7 p.m.
8/15/24 from 5-7 p.m.
9/19/24 from 5-7 p.m.
This event will feature live music by Sheng Chang and Melt to Stone.

Hi! I’m Sheng, and I’m a singer-songwriter from North Carolina. I write pop/folk music and I take a lot of inspiration from my favorite lyricists like Phoebe Bridgers and Leith Ross.
You can find me on SoundCloud here.

Melt to Stone is a band based in the Greater LA and Riverside area. We aspire to create music that transcends genre boundaries. With each member bringing diverse backgrounds to the table, our music reflects aspects of us that words cannot capture. You’ll hear us playing everything from pop, R&B, and funk to hip-hop, rock, and beyond—all at once.
The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden extends our gratitude to UCLA Radio for sourcing artists and producing music for our Twilight in the Garden event series. Thank you to Ella Gibson and Katie Simpson, who performed at our 7/18 event.

Guided Garden Tour - September 7
2024-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden - September 19
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
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 will need a card number that you can enter into our online storefront.
Free admission for ages 12 and under. We do not refund tickets.

This event is all-ages, but the wine bar is 21+. Bring your government-issued photo ID if you would like to enter the wine bar. Alcohol sales are separate from the admission fee.
Picnics are highly encouraged. Snacks are available, dinner is not provided. Outside alcohol is not allowed.
Check in at the Patio Gate (Park’s Patio). See a map of the Garden for reference; the nearest cross street is Charles E Young Dr S and Tiverton Dr. The street address is 707 Tiverton Dr.
Parking: We recommend UCLA Structure 2. It is $6 for 2 hours on a weekday evening. Parking is free for 2 hours at Ralphs Westwood with validation and a purchase from the store.

This event will feature live music by Shannae Bernales and Amelie.
About the Artists: Shannae Bernales
With influences such as Yebba and Lianne La Havas, Shannae is a singer-songwriter who loves to make music with a good drive and a touch of melancholy. As singing is her best form of communication, she hopes to make beautiful connections through her heartfelt lyrics.
Hear Shannae’s music on Soundcloud.

About the Artists: Amelie
Amelie is a singer/songwriter hailing from the Napa Valley. With her strikingly honest lyricism, Amelie hopes to carry warmth and understanding to each and every listener.

Hear Amelie’s music on SoundCloud.
Twilight in the Garden on Third Thursdays:
7/18/24 from 5-7 p.m.
8/15/24 from 5-7 p.m.
9/19/24 from 5-7 p.m.

Volunteer Orientation: Garden Guides and Educators
2024-09-23 11:00 - 12:00
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 experience is necessary, and all training will be provided!
Monday, September 23rd from 11 am to 12 pm via Zoom
Register here to receive the Zoom link
Email fieldtrips@ucla.edu with any questions. See you there!

Botany Workshop: Plantober!
2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
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.

Fall Fest
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
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 the California Native Plant Society, Theodore Payne Foundation, Bruin Birding Club, and more. Plus, we’ve got some great musicians like Melt to Stone, Garden Party, Bryce Fleming, and ilayali lined up to perform. And, of course, we’ll have delicious food trucks like Rice Balls of Fire and Ciao Bella!
We’re super excited to see you there!

First-Saturday Drop-In Tour
2024-11-02 10:00 - 11:00
Explore our living museum featuring collections from around the world! Free and open to the public.

Music in the Garden with Gabriela
2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | The Outdoor Amphitheater, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Please join singer-songwriters Gabriela and Selkie Winter in the Outdoor Amphitheater for an afternoon of music in the Garden! Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy live music. This event is free and open to the public.

Botany of the Holidays
2024-12-05 17:00 - 18:30 | La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States

Guided Garden Tour - December 7
2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on December 7, 2024 at 10 am. 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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

Guided Garden Tour - January 4
2025-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on January 4, 2025 at 10 am. 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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

Volunteer Orientation: Garden Guides and Educators
2025-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
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 experience is necessary, and all training will be provided!
Friday, January 10 from 11 am to 12 pm via Zoom
Register here to receive the Zoom link
Email fieldtrips@ucla.edu with any questions. See you there!

Guided Garden Tour - February 1
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on February 1, 2025 at 10 am. 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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

Botany Brown Bag: Changing Behavior in Changing Cities by Joey Di Liberto and Suu Zhou
2025-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join us for a new Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture Series!
Our Botany Brown Bag series is continued by Joey Di Liberto and Suu Zhou, who will give a talk entitled “Changing Behavior in Changing Cities: Shifting Trends in Urban Bird Behavior Across Seasons and Cityscapes” on Monday, February 3 at 12pm.
As cities expand, more and more animals have been forced to adapt to the environmental challenges within cities. Learn how birds like juncos may be coping by changing important ecological attributes of their life history, such as their behavior.
Make sure to bring your walking shoes and your lunch!

Guided Garden Tour - March 1
2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 707 Tiverton Dr, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, US
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on March 1, 2025 at 10 am. 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 end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Our tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.

Botany Workshop: Container Gardening
2025-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 | La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join us for a continuation of January’s container gardening workshop—this time including edible plants grown in containers! Learn from the Garden’s Assistant Director Allison Keeney and Museum Scientist Matthew Southall.
This event is free and open to the public. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion on March 1, 2025 from 11am-12pm.

Botanical Art Class with Konstanze Rausch
2025-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 | La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Dive into the world of botanical-inspired art with this workshop led by artist and instructor Konstanze Rausch!
Join the Garden for this hands-on experience as we explore a variety of captivating mediums and innovative techniques. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artist!
This event is free. RSVP here.
