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.
Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Julie Crouch leads a relaxing and all-level-friendly class. This is a four-week series. Basic brushes, paper, and eco-friendly watercolors will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your preferred brushes and pads/paper that work for you. $150 members, $165 non-members. Advance […]
This class is part of a four-week series that started on June 5. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
This class is part of a four-week series that started on June 5. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
This class is part of a four-week series that started on June 5. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
Click here for Rooted Workshop: Succulent Wreathmaking on June 27 Join Maritza Aguirre from Soulful Succulents for a hands-on succulent wreath workshop where creativity meets nature. You’ll design and build […]
Click here for Rooted Workshop: Succulent Wreathmaking on June 25 Join Maritza Aguirre from Soulful Succulents for a hands-on succulent wreath workshop where creativity meets nature. You’ll design and build […]
Click here for Botanical Embroidery workshop on July 11 Join Nova Community Arts in a hand embroidery workshop. Embroider a custom floral design on a cotton handkerchief, while learning several […]
Click here for Botanical Embroidery workshop on July 9 Join Nova Community Arts in a hand embroidery workshop. Embroider a custom floral design on a cotton handkerchief, while learning several […]
Click here for Rooted Workshop: Summer Bonsai on July 25 Discover the foundational techniques of bonsai while working directly with living trees in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn basic […]
Click here for Rooted Workshop: Summer Bonsai on July 23 Discover the foundational techniques of bonsai while working directly with living trees in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn basic […]
En este taller, tendrás la oportunidad de aprender técnicas ancestrales de lavado, cardado y teñido de lana con productos naturales de la mano de la artesana textil Zapoteca Vero Mendoza. […]
