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Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!

Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.

Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.

Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.

As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!

At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.

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1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.

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Sun Printing Workshop

Harness the power of the sun to create botanically-themed photographic art without a camera! Cidne Hart, featured artist in Roots of Cool, teaches this sun print, also called cyanotype, workshop.  […]

$45 – $55
Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]

Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]

Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]

Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]

Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]

Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]

Cultivate: Migration

Don’t miss the last Cultivate of the season! August’s theme focuses on migration. Cultivate features tours and workshops, live demonstrations, and music throughout the gardens. Come learn about the animals […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]

Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]

Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]