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.
Make a lovely autumnal wreath to celebrate the change of season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens, guided by expert floral artist Whit McClure. This class is sold out! Click here for more dates and Rooted Workshops Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we recommend that you bring your […]
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Make a lovely autumnal wreath to celebrate the change of season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens, guided by expert floral artist Whit McClure. This class is sold out! Click here for more dates and Rooted Workshops Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we recommend that you bring your […]
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now. Unlike a hike, a mindfulness walk does not aim to bring us to […]
A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now. Unlike a hike, a mindfulness walk does not aim to bring us to […]
Interested in volunteering at Descanso? Information sessions for new volunteers will be held over Zoom and will describe Descanso’s history, mission, volunteer program, current opportunities, and how to complete the […]
Make a lovely autumnal wreath to celebrate the change of season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens, guided by expert floral artist Whit McClure. This class is sold out! Click here for more dates and Rooted Workshops Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we recommend that you bring your […]
