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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.
Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso bird checklist. No reservations required, exclusively […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, […]
Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Magnolia Court near Center Circle. No registration required, free with admission […]
Join us on Fridays in January as Jenny Flores, a gardener at Descanso Gardens, demonstrates rock garden raking in the Japanese Garden. Each demonstration will be followed by a Q […]
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 […]
Please note that SoCal Museums Free-for-All on February 2 has been canceled Enjoy a free visit to Descanso Gardens on Sunday, February 2, as part of SoCal Museums Annual Free-for-All. […]
Please note that all Plein Air Watercolor classes are sold out Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Pete Morris leads a relaxing and […]
Please note that Little Explorers is canceled on Friday, February 7 due to inclement weather Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age […]
Led by Descanso Gardener Andrew Fleming, this workshop will include guidance on creative writing inspired by the natural world in our gardens. Meets at Mulberry Pond. No advance registration required, […]
Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age 2-5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month. […]
Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a no-host bar and meet some of the area’s local artisans at Botanic Boutique, a […]
Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a no-host bar and meet some of the area’s local artisans at Botanic Boutique, a […]
