Experience the gardens in a whole new way through Cultivate, a monthly series that features tours, workshops, live demonstrations, and music throughout the gardens.

July’s theme is “Made in the Shade,” to compliment our Roots of Cool exhibit.

Roots of Cool explores the topic of shade equity as installations throughout the gardens and in the gallery, featuring all women artists, invite visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban neighborhoods livable.

This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation.

Free with admission, no event registration required.

Schedule:

Camera Obscuras with Las Fotos Project

• Learn how to make your own camera obscura with Las Fotos Project. Supplies are limited, first come, first served.
  • 4:30–7pm

Thermogram Photo Booth

• Use a specialized photo booth that uses infrared technology to capture heat signatures and bodily heat maps. 
  • 4:30–7pm

Summer Tree Care Workshop

• Summer in Los Angeles County can get HOT. Learn about how to help your trees beat the heat in this workshop.
  • 5–5:45pm
  • 6–6:45pm

Heat Scavenger Hunt

• Led by Descanso Gardens docents, explore the gardens with the use of a digital thermometer to explore heat and climatic zones.
  • 4:30–7pm

Hands-on Craft 

• Get crafty with us at Cultivate!
  • 4:30–7pm

Ask an Expert

• Meet a member of the Horticultural department and ask any questions you might have. 
  • 4:30–7pm

Flashdance DJs

• Enjoy a mix of classic hits and contemporary songs by our popular guest DJs.
  • 4:30–7pm