Intro to Bird Behavior
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 […]
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.
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Click here for the 1–3pm session The plants, wild animals, and humans of Descanso all impact each other. This walk and talk with environmental educator Jason “Journeyman” Wise will look […]
The plants, wild animals, and humans of Descanso all impact each other. This walk and talk with environmental educator Jason “Journeyman” Wise will look at the history of Descanso through […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Catherine Hamilton on Wednesdays from May 7–28 for a workshop that combines birding, observation, and art. Through the lens of drawing, come explore the unique intersections between the habitats […]
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 […]