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.
Click here for the 1–2:30pm workshop Please note that the 11am–12:30pm workshop is canceled Artist Melissa Meier, whose work is featured in Daphne’s Wardrobe, uses natural materials to fashion her artworks, pun intended. This class is perfect for nature lovers, artists, and anyone looking for a unique creative experience. Melissa will teach her signature techniques […]
Artist Melissa Meier, whose work is featured in Daphne’s Wardrobe, uses natural materials to fashion her artworks, pun intended. This class is perfect for nature lovers, artists, and anyone looking for a unique creative experience. Melissa will teach her signature techniques for planning, placement, and design as guests create headpieces using natural materials collected from […]
Please note that this workshop is sold out. Click here for the 11am–12:30pm workshop Descanso is a birding hotspot, but what do we know about the habits of our feathered […]
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 […]
Please note that this workshop is sold out. Descanso is a birding hotspot, but what do we know about the habits of our feathered friends? Walk the gardens with Professor […]
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 […]
