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SUMMARY:First-Saturday Drop-In Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore our living museum featuring collections from around the world! Free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/first-saturday-drop-in-tour/
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SUMMARY:Music in the Garden with Gabriela
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/music-in-the-garden-with-gabriela-acosta-2/
LOCATION:The Outdoor Amphitheater\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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SUMMARY:Botany of the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botany-of-the-holidays-3/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - December 7
DESCRIPTION: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! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/december-7-guided-tour/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T185212Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - January 4
DESCRIPTION: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! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/january-4-guided-tour-2/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation: Garden Guides and Educators
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGarden Guides give tours to community groups\, college students\, and UCLA staff. Garden Educators assist with our K-12 field trip program. \nLearn more about our volunteer program. \nNo experience is necessary\, and all training will be provided! \nFriday\, January 10 from 11 am to 12 pm via Zoom \nRegister here to receive the Zoom link \nEmail fieldtrips@ucla.edu with any questions. See you there!
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/garden-volunteer/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - February 1
DESCRIPTION: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! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/february-1-guided-tour/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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SUMMARY:Botany Brown Bag: Changing Behavior in Changing Cities by Joey Di Liberto and Suu Zhou
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture Series! \nOur 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. \nAs 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. \nMake sure to bring your walking shoes and your lunch! \n 
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botany-brown-bag-changing-behavior/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T100000
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - March 1
DESCRIPTION: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! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/march-1-guided-tour/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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SUMMARY:Botany Workshop: Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion on March 1\, 2025 from 11am-12pm.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botany-workshop-container-gardening/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T140000
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art Class with Konstanze Rausch
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of botanical-inspired art with this workshop led by artist and instructor Konstanze Rausch!  \nJoin 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! \nThis event is free. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botanical-art-class-with-konstanze-rausch/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T110000
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - April 5
DESCRIPTION: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! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/april-5/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250304T183344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T183344Z
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art Class with Konstanze Rausch
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of botanical-inspired art with this workshop led by artist and instructor Konstanze Rausch!  \nJoin 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! \nThis event is free. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botanical-art-class-april-5/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T212138Z
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SUMMARY:Botany Brown Bag with Dr. Kate Eisen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture Series! \nOur 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. \nMake sure to bring your lunch! \n 
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botany-brown-bag-clarkia-research/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250327T185924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T185924Z
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis event is free and open to the public! Follow the Eventbrite link to sign up for the 10 am or 1 pm session!
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/city-nature-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Eventbrite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250405T162231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T162231Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - May 3
DESCRIPTION: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! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/guided-tour/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T235418Z
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SUMMARY:Clarkia Flower Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden on May 17 and celebrate nature with a day of fun activities connecting you to your community! \nAbout Clarkia Flower Festival: \nThis 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.  \nEvent Highlights: \n\nTables from local organizations\nNature Walks\nEngaging talks and activities about nature\nDelicious food trucks\nA fun beer garden\nLive music\nArts and crafts for everyone\n\nOpening Ceremony: \nJewell Terrace \n10 AM: Blessing Ceremony by Chief Anthony Redblood Morales of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians\, Gabrieleno-Tongva Tribal Council \nSpeakers: \nLa Kretz Garden Pavilion \n11 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 \n12 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 \n1 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 \nActivities: \n\nPaper Poppy Mobile Activity\n\nPark’s Patio from 11 AM to 1 PM \nPresented by: The Fowler Museum at UCLA \n\nHerbarium Open House\n\nBotany Building from 12 PM to 2 PM \n\nBioQuest: iNaturalist Activity\n\nDesert Garden at 11:30 AM and 2 PM \n\nBotanical Illustration Activity\n\nLa Kretz Garden Pavilion from 2 PM to 4 PM \n\nSpring Plant Pageant: A Celebration of Botanical Beauty and Evolutionary Oddities\n\nPark’s Patio from 11 AM to 3 PM \n\nGarden Tours will be held every hour starting at 10:30 AM with our last tour at 2:30 PM\n\nStarting at La Kretz Garden Pavilion \nLive Music: \nOutdoor Amphitheater \nPresented by: UCLA Radio \n10:30-11:15: Evergreen \n11:30-12:15: Emmanuelle \n12:30-1:15: Fine Print \n1:30-2:15: Becca \n2:30-3:15: Dakota Dry \n3:30-4:15: Short Skirt \nFood Vendors: \n\nThe Taco Cartel\nCiao Bella\nDD’s Chick and Cat Shack\nSunseri’s Bar and Beverage Catering\n\n \nCommunity Partners: \n\nTheodore Payne Foundation\nGabrieleno-Tongva Tribal Council\nGabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation\nSave the Vireo\nLos Angeles Public Library\nCitizens for LA Wildlife\nFriends of the LA River\nNational Wildlife Federation\nTAWA Compost\nThe Xerces Society\nBruin Birding Club\nCalifornia Public Interest Research Group\nUCLA cityLAB\nUCLA Botanical Club\nTree People\nLARC\nThe Growing Works\nThe Green Team\nLA Works\nProject Phoenix\nClimate Designers LA\nNorth East Trees\n\n \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors\, UCLA Department of Life Sciences\, the W Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath \n \nSpecial thanks to our UCLA partners: UCLA Radio\, Sage Hill\, and The Fowler Museum at UCLA \n \nParking Information: \n \nVisit this link for more information about visitor parking and an interactive map of parking lots on campus. \nIn addition to the parking options featured on the map\, the Ralphs located on Weyburn also offers two hour parking validation with purchase inside.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/1st-annual-clarkia-festival/
LOCATION:UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - June 7
DESCRIPTION: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! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/guided-tour-june-2025/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
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SUMMARY:Botany Workshop: Plant Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop on plant propagation! Learn from the Garden’s Assistant Director Allison Keeney and Museum Scientist Matthew Southall. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botany-workshop-plant-propagation/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T182850Z
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art Class with Konstanze Rausch
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of botanical-inspired art with this workshop led by artist and instructor Konstanze Rausch!  \nJoin 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! \nThis event is free. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botanical-art-class-june-6/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250612T234853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T234853Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - July 5
DESCRIPTION:Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on July 5\, 2025 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/guided-tour-july-2025/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250712T202811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T202811Z
UID:16309-1751709600-1751713200@www.botgard.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - August 2
DESCRIPTION:Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on August 2\, 2025 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/guided-tour-august-2025/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250613T000926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T213700Z
UID:16296-1752773400-1752780600@www.botgard.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden - July 17
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEnjoy performances by Brandon Tran and Bahji. Thanks to UCLA Radio for sourcing artists and producing music for our Twilight in the Garden event series. \nAdmission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here. Skip the line and buy tickets ahead of time! \nWe cannot accept cash. If you are paying at the door\, you will need a card number that you can enter into our online storefront. \nFree admission for ages 12 and under. We do not refund tickets. \n \nThis 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. \nPicnics are welcome. Outside alcohol is not allowed. \nCheck 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. \nParking: 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. \n \nTwilight in the Garden on Third Thursdays: \n7/17/25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. \n8/21/25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. \n9/18/25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/third-thursdays-july-2025/
LOCATION:UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250613T001042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T170911Z
UID:16300-1755797400-1755804600@www.botgard.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Twilight in the Garden - August 21
DESCRIPTION: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! Performance by Branden Brown. \nPurchase tickets here\nAdmission for each event is $10. Skip the line and buy tickets ahead of time. \nWe cannot accept cash. If you are paying at the door\, you will need a card number that you can enter into our online storefront. \nFree admission for ages 12 and under. We do not refund tickets. \n \nThis 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. \nPicnics are welcome and encouraged. Outside alcohol is not allowed. \nCheck 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. \nParking: 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. \n \nTwilight in the Garden on Third Thursdays: \n7/17/25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. \n8/21/25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. \n9/18/25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. \nThe UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden extends our gratitude to UCLA Radio for sourcing artists and producing music for our Twilight in the Garden event series.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/third-thursdays-august-2025/
LOCATION:UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250802T175827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T175827Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - September 6
DESCRIPTION:Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on September 6\, 2025 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/guided-tour-september-2025/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250613T001131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T225555Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Twilight in the Garden - September 18
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in attending our upcoming Twilight in the Garden. Unfortunately\, we have decided to cancel the event out of an abundance of caution due to upcoming inclement weather. If you have already purchased tickets at our storefront\, please contact botanicalgarden@ucla.edu for reimbursements. Otherwise\, we will consider your payment a donation to the Garden. We hope you are able to join us at Fall Fest on October 18 from 12-4 pm.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/third-thursdays-september-2025/
LOCATION:UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250830T170613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T170613Z
UID:16410-1759572000-1759575600@www.botgard.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - October 4
DESCRIPTION:Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on October 4\, 2025 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/guided-tour-october-2025/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250830T172505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T001833Z
UID:16419-1760788800-1760803200@www.botgard.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:Fall for plants at the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden’s annual Fall Fest on October 18\, 2025\, from 12-4 pm! \nThis event is completely free to attend\, no RSVP required! \nSpend an afternoon at the Garden with friends and family enjoying arts and crafts like weaving\, button making\, botanical illustration and more. Enjoy a talk from Assistant Director Allison Keeney about succulents and stick around to learn about basket weaving. \nAre you a new to campus and interested in learning more about what UCLA has to offer? We’ve got you covered! There will be UCLA clubs and organizations such as Plant Futures at UCLA\, Bruin Earth Solutions\, Bruin Birding Club\, Congo Basin Institute\, RefineLA\, Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies (LENS)\, Environmental Humanities Reading Group (EHRG)\, The Backpacking Club at UCLA\, and Radical Imagination Coalition (RIC) tabling at this event\, along with community partners Angel City Chorale and Alter Care Line. \nIf you joined us for our previous events like the Clarkia Flower Festival and last year’s Fall Fest\, you’ll know we always provide amazing live music performances! This event will be no different with amazing live music performances from artists like Fire Safety\, Jenna Rae\, Going Outside\, and Aidan Rockwell. \nNever been to the Garden before? Take a 45 minute tour of the Garden with one of our amazing guides and learn all about the Garden! Tours will be held every hour starting at 12 pm with our last tour taking place at 3 pm. \nMake sure to bring your wallet! Food trucks Rice Balls of Fire and Ciao Bella will be onsite and there will be a plant sale by Californica Nursery! We will also have art vendors like Margaret Gallagher\, Falk Ceramics\, Samal Tayag\, Kai Yung\, and Sunny Tran selling their work at Fall Fest. You can also support us and events like this by purchasing our merchandise. Stop by our table to buy our swag and learn more about upcoming events at the Garden this fall! \nContinue to check back in as we make more announcements about what to expect at Fall Fest. \nIf you have any questions about this event or would like to get involved\, please reach out to botanicalgarden@ucla.edu. \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/fall-fest-2025/
LOCATION:UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250917T174931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T192303Z
UID:16454-1761825600-1761829200@www.botgard.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Botany Brown Bag with Dr. Pam Soltis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture Series! \nOur Botany Brown Bag series is continued by Dr. Pam Soltis\, who will give a talk titled “Using Natural History Collections to Address 21st Century Societal Problems” on Thursday\, October 30 at 12 pm. \nMake sure to bring your lunch! \nThis event is free and open to the public\, no RSVP required! \nPamela Soltis is a Distinguished Professor and Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida. She is also Director of the UF Biodiversity Institute and Director of Research for iDigBio\, the NSF-sponsored National Coordinating Center for Biodiversity Collections. Her research addresses patterns and processes of plant evolution\, including phylogeny and polyploidy. This work spans genomic to landscape scales\, with applications for biodiversity assessment\, conservation\, and agriculture. She is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the US National Academy of Sciences\, where she recently served as Secretary of Biological Sciences.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/botany-brown-bag-october-2025/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T231710
CREATED:20250830T170811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T043727Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Garden Tour - November 1
DESCRIPTION:Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on November 1\, 2025 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! \nYou’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. \n  \n  \nOur tours are free; become a member to support free public programming and access member-exclusive events.
URL:https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/guided-tour-november-2025/
LOCATION:707 Tiverton Dr\, 707 Tiverton Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, US
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