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.
Stroll through the garden and connect with other members of the Descanso community. Bring a friend or make a new one! This walk involves multi-surface paths throughout Descanso Gardens. Please dress in outdoor appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle. Meets at Center Circle. No registration required, free with admission. The walk leaves promptly at […]
Our Plant Expo and Sale is back June 14-16, this time with a focus on bromeliads! Bromeliads are a diverse group of plants that include air plants and pineapples. Though mostly tropical, these plants can grow in a wide variety of climates and many can be grown indoors. Come learn more and see some unusual […]
Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 16 or older. Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate to heavy lifting involved. Bring gardening gloves and water. Remember […]
Our Plant Expo and Sale is back June 14-16, this time with a focus on bromeliads! Bromeliads are a diverse group of plants that include air plants and pineapples. Though mostly tropical, these plants can grow in a wide variety of climates and many can be grown indoors. Come learn more and see some unusual […]
Summer in SoCal is the season of snakes, but don’t be scared, be smart! Join Natural History Museum Senior Manager of Vertebrate Living Collections, Leslie Gordon, for a meet and […]
Our Plant Expo and Sale is back June 14-16, this time with a focus on bromeliads! Bromeliads are a diverse group of plants that include air plants and pineapples. Though mostly tropical, these plants can grow in a wide variety of climates and many can be grown indoors. Come learn more and see some unusual […]
Celebrate Hawaiian culture with Hālau Hula Keali`i O Nālani “Hula, once learned, is to be shared.” Kumu Hula Kealiʻi Ceballos shares his passion for Hula and the core values of Hawaiian culture, aloha (compassion) and ʻohana (family), in this special performance. Guided by his vision, the dancers of Hālau Hula Keali`i O Nālani offer a […]
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. No registration required, free with admission.
Surround yourself with other nature-lovers at Cultivate, a monthly event that brings together music, dancing, refreshments, and engaging experiences in nature that will connect you more deeply to the world around you. Wander the grounds at your own pace, with new activities around every corner. The event is free with admission, so come celebrate summer […]
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. No registration required, free with admission.
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 for Descanso Gardens members.
Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Feather Falls in the Camellia Forest, which is near the Main Lawn. No registration required, free with admission or membership.
