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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 to observe birds, identify clues about their behaviors, and extrapolate information about their lives. $35 members, $45 non-members. Advance registration required, registration opens to members […]
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 take your new plants home (and maybe some other treats as well) to plant in your yard. Meet at Center Circle, then walk to the […]
Descanso is a birding hotspot, but what do we know about the habits of our feathered friends? Walk the gardens with Professor Michelle Rensel to observe birds, identify clues about their behaviors, and extrapolate information about their lives. $35 members, $45 non-members. Advance registration required, registration opens to members on March 5 at 10am and […]
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 take your new plants home (and maybe some other treats as well) to plant in your yard. Meet at Center Circle, then walk to the […]
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is an international bioblitz intended to discover and document our diverse natural environment using the iNaturalist app. The data collected on iNaturalist is used for science, […]
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is an international bioblitz intended to discover and document our diverse natural environment using the iNaturalist app. The data collected on iNaturalist is used for science, […]
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is an international bioblitz intended to discover and document our diverse natural environment using the iNaturalist app. The data collected on iNaturalist is used for science, […]
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is […]
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 April 28 at 10am.
