Time
Tours are typically 1 hour long and are typically scheduled from 9am-4pm Monday - Friday. We recommend a minimum time allotment of 45 minutes. Evening and weekend tours are possible if tour guides are available. During summer months, morning tours are recommended and mid-afternoon visits are discouraged.

Cost
$2/student/tour participant. Parents and chaperones are free. There is a minimum charge of $20/tour guide. Payment is by check payable to UC Regents, or an envelope with the total in cash before the tour begins. A receipt will be provided.

Content
Content is adjusted for age, experience, and interest. We convey the amazing diversity of plant adaptations through a hands-on tour, through the 3,600 sq ft greenhouses. Form and function of plants from the world’s deserts, tropical forests, and carnivorous habitats are emphasized, along with their interactions with other organisms, especially insects.

Capacity
A maximum of 30 participants divided into 2 docent-led groups can be accommodated at one time. Smaller groups allow for more interaction. Disabled access is limited to the main aisle and entry of smaller rooms. Some aisles are narrow, so participants should leave behind large purses, backpacks, jackets and heavy coats, so that the plants won't be damaged by these items.

Comfort
Participants will be standing much of the time. To maximize the learning experience, we ask that visitors be well hydrated and have healthy blood-sugar levels. The greenhouses are warm and humid, so the fewer items encumbering visitors, the better. Visitors will be more comfortable by dressing lightly and leaving coats and sweaters behind. Heat and humidity are minimized as much as possible by managing greenhouse temperatures and light levels during bright summer months.

Scheduling
To schedule a tour, send email to bctours@ucdavis.edu.
View our tour schedule.

Directions and Parking
Please go to http://greenhouse.ucdavis.edu/facility/maps.html