Descanso Events
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Nature Lab: Living in a Wildlife Corridor
December 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Included with admission or membership
Join naturalist Tim Martinez of Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy for an engaging exploration of Descanso Gardens as part of a thriving wildlife corridor.
Discover how native habitats connect mountains, canyons, and urban landscapes, allowing wildlife to move, forage, and survive.
Learn about the remarkable animals that call this region home—including black bears, bobcats, coyotes, deer, and countless birds—and the important role Descanso Gardens plays in supporting biodiversity.
Through stories, science, and local ecology, gain a deeper understanding of how wildlife navigates shared landscapes and explore practical ways we can help protect and coexist with the wild neighbors just beyond our backyards.
Meets in the Gathering Room A.
Included with admission or membership. RSVP required.
About Tim Martinez
Tim Martinez graduated from Cal State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies and Planning, with an emphasis on environmental planning and sustainability. He served on the Board of Directors of the Arroyo Seco Foundation, and is a founding member of Pasadena Eco Advocates.
Tim works to help AFC more actively engage and connect its protected lands and conservation efforts with the communities we serve. A lifelong Pasadena resident, Tim is passionate about preserving native habitat and creating a world free of plastic pollution.
