LOS ANGELES TIMES - Another outdoor activity you might consider? A twilight tour of UC Riverside’s Botanic Gardens, led by garden staff and docents. Tours are planned for July 16 and Aug. 13. If you’re interested, sign up early as attendance will be limited. Tickets cost $15 for non-members.
The gardens are home to more than 3,500 plant species and specialize in flora from Mediterranean climates and arid lands around the globe. They include an herb garden, butterfly garden, three rose gardens and a subtropical fruit orchard. Admission is free, though donations are accepted.