Intro to Nature Journaling
Join us for Intro to Nature Journaling with artist and educator Michelle Antonisse on Saturday, November 23 from 1–3pm. Learn how scientists and artists have used illustrative and descriptive journaling […]
$30 – $35
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Descanso Events
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.
Education
Homeschool Day
Mark your calendar for December 16! Visit Descanso Gardens on this special day for homeschools and enjoy free entry, education materials, and a great day in the gardens. Free for […]
Camellia Walking Tour
Join Camellia Horticulturalist Arian Noorzai on a walking tour to learn about Descanso’s camellia collections and an introduction to rare and exotic camellias. Meets at Center Circle. No advance registration required, free with admission. About Arian Noorzai Arian Noorzai is a first-generation Afghan American whose career in horticulture began while he was studying at the […]
Included with admission or membership
Camellia Walking Tour
Click here for the February 16 Camellia Walking Tour Join Camellia Horticulturalist Arian Noorzai on a walking tour to learn about Descanso’s camellia collections and an introduction to rare and exotic camellias. Meets at Center Circle. No advance registration required, free with admission. About Arian Noorzai Arian Noorzai is a first-generation Afghan American whose career […]
Included with admission or membership
(SOLD OUT) Mushroom Walk with Aaron Tupac
Please note that this walk is sold out. Join mycologist Aaron Tupac on a 90-minute guided mushroom walk in the gardens. Attendees will learn about ecology, native plants and fungi, […]
$15 – $20
Camellia Walking Tour
Join Jim Fitzpatrick, the Vice President of the Southern California Camellia Society, and Arian Noorzai, Descanso Gardens’ Camellia Horticulturist, for a tour of the camellia collection. Guests are also encouraged to visit the Southern California Camellia Council Display in the Birch classroom from 9am–4:30pm. Meets at Center Circle. No advance registration required, free with admission.
Included with admission or membership
Homeschool Day
Mark your calendar for Homeschool Day! Visit Descanso Gardens on this special day for homeschools and enjoy free entry, education materials, and a great day in the gardens. Free for all students and one adult per student. Advance registration required, registration opens on February 3 at 10am.
Free for all students and one adult per student
Tuna Canyon History Exhibit
This exhibit, assembled by the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition, tells the story of Tuna Canyon Detention Station. Located only five miles from Descanso Gardens, this former Civilian Conservation Corps camp was used during World War II to hold and process people of Japanese, German, and Italian descent who were considered “enemy aliens” by the […]
Tuna Canyon History Exhibit
This exhibit, assembled by the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition, tells the story of Tuna Canyon Detention Station. Located only five miles from Descanso Gardens, this former Civilian Conservation Corps […]
Tuna Canyon History Exhibit
This exhibit, assembled by the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition, tells the story of Tuna Canyon Detention Station. Located only five miles from Descanso Gardens, this former Civilian Conservation Corps […]
Intro to Bird Behavior
Click here for the 11am–12:30pm workshop Descanso is a birding hotspot, but what do we know about the habits of our feathered friends? Walk the gardens with Professor Michelle Rensel […]
$35 – $45
Plant Propagation Workshop
There are many ways to start new plants, including “propagating” – cultivating new specimens from cuttings of mature plants. Learn to propagate native plants from Nursery Horticulturist Frank Obregon; then […]