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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.
Descanso Gardens is a birding hot spot! Join naturalist Thania Jacqueline Bejarano for this bilingual (English/Spanish) program to get started on your birding journey on Saturday, August 10. We’ll first meet in the Courtyard at 9:30am, head into a classroom to learn some birding basics, and then it's off to the gardens to observe birds […]
Don't miss our art workshop focused on hanji, traditional Korean paper, on August 10 from 11am–12pm or 1–2pm. Artist Seung Chul Lee will provide an introduction and demonstration on hanji followed by a hands-on workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own postcards using this traditional material, experiencing the unique process of making hanji. […]
Don't miss our art workshop focused on hanji, traditional Korean paper, on August 10 from 11am–12pm or 1–2pm. Artist Seung Chul Lee will provide an introduction and demonstration on hanji followed by a hands-on workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own postcards using this traditional material, experiencing the unique process of making hanji. […]
