Mathias Botanical Garden

June 1 Guided Garden Tour
2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, 2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Guided Garden Tour - April 5
2025-04-05 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 April 5, 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 with Dr. Kate Eisen
2025-04-24 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 Dr. Kate Eisen, who will give a talk entitled “Clarkia Research Past, Present, and Future: An Evolutionary and Ecological Tour of One of California’s Most Charismatic Genera” on Thursday, April 24 at 12 pm.
Make sure to bring your lunch!

City Nature Challenge
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00
The City Nature Challenge 10th Anniversary is here and the Garden is excited to participate! Our extensive collection is host to plenty of native and nonnative birds, insects, reptiles, mammals, and more. Join us as we host two hands-on iNaturalist training sessions and upload our observations to better understand the biodiversity within our living museum!
This event is free and open to the public! Follow the Eventbrite link to sign up for the 10 am or 1 pm session!

Guided Garden Tour - May 3
2025-05-03 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 May 3, 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.

Clarkia Flower Festival
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Join the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden on May 17 and celebrate nature with a day of fun activities connecting you to your community!
About Clarkia Flower Festival:
This inaugural annual event is more than just a festival; it represents a significant step toward fostering community spirit, celebrating nature, and supporting local organizations. With engaging activities for all ages, the festival is a powerful platform to connect participants with the environment, share knowledge about sustainability, and create lasting memories.
Event Highlights:

Tables from local organizations
Nature Walks
Engaging talks and activities about nature
Delicious food trucks
A fun beer garden
Live music
Arts and crafts for everyone

Opening Ceremony:
Jewell Terrace
10 AM: Blessing Ceremony by Chief Anthony Redblood Morales of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, Gabrieleno-Tongva Tribal Council
Speakers:
La Kretz Garden Pavilion
11 AM: Clarkia Research Past, Present, and Future: An Evolutionary and Ecological Tour of One of California’s Most Charismatic Genera by Dr. Kate Eisen from Loyola Marymount University
12 PM: Gather and Weave: Artistic Expressions with Plants and Fibers by UCLA Professor, Dr. Theresa Ambo and UCLA alumni (co 2008) Todd Ambo, enrolled member of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation
1 PM: Changing Behavior in Changing Cities: Shifting Trends in Urban Bird Behavior Across Seasons and Cityscapes with UCLA Ornithology Researchers Suu Zhou and Joey Di Liberto
Activities:

Paper Poppy Mobile Activity

Park’s Patio from 11 AM to 1 PM
Presented by: The Fowler Museum at UCLA

Herbarium Open House

Botany Building from 12 PM to 2 PM

BioQuest: iNaturalist Activity

Desert Garden at 11:30 AM and 2 PM

Botanical Illustration Activity

La Kretz Garden Pavilion from 2 PM to 4 PM

Spring Plant Pageant: A Celebration of Botanical Beauty and Evolutionary Oddities

Park’s Patio from 11 AM to 3 PM

Garden Tours will be held every hour starting at 10:30 AM with our last tour at 2:30 PM

Starting at La Kretz Garden Pavilion
Live Music:
Outdoor Amphitheater
Presented by: UCLA Radio
10:30-11:15: Evergreen
11:30-12:15: Emmanuelle
12:30-1:15: Fine Print
1:30-2:15: Becca
2:30-3:15: Dakota Dry
3:30-4:15: Short Skirt
Food Vendors:

The Taco Cartel
Ciao Bella
DD’s Chick and Cat Shack
Sunseri’s Bar and Beverage Catering

Community Partners:

Theodore Payne Foundation
Gabrieleno-Tongva Tribal Council
Gabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation
Save the Vireo
Los Angeles Public Library
Citizens for LA Wildlife
Friends of the LA River
National Wildlife Federation
TAWA Compost
The Xerces Society
Bruin Birding Club
California Public Interest Research Group
UCLA cityLAB
UCLA Botanical Club
Tree People
LARC
The Growing Works
The Green Team
LA Works
Project Phoenix
Climate Designers LA
North East Trees

Special thanks to our sponsors, UCLA Department of Life Sciences, the W Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath

Special thanks to our UCLA partners: UCLA Radio, Sage Hill, and The Fowler Museum at UCLA

Parking Information:

Visit this link for more information about visitor parking and an interactive map of parking lots on campus.
In addition to the parking options featured on the map, the Ralphs located on Weyburn also offers two hour parking validation with purchase inside.

Guided Garden Tour - June 7
2025-06-07 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 June 7, 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: Plant Propagation
2025-06-07 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! Learn from the Garden’s Assistant Director Allison Keeney and Museum Scientist Matthew Southall.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not required. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion on June 6 from 11am-12pm.
