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.
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Join Maritza Aguirre from Soulful Succulents for a hands-on succulent wreath workshop where creativity meets nature. Space is limited. Register here. Design and build your own lush, living wreath using beautiful, succulents. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn planting techniques, design balance, and care tips to keep your wreath thriving long after the class ends. Perfect […]
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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. Todos los materiales están incluidos. Ubicado en Gathering Room B. $30 para los miembros / $35 para no miembros El precio para miembros se mostrará […]
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Create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece—perfect for hanging in your window to bring a touch of the outdoors into your home décor. Spaces are limited. Register here. In this workshop, you’ll work with a variety of textured and colorful hand-dyed glass fragments and rounded beads to create a finished piece full of depth and natural brilliance. […]
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Create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece—perfect for hanging in your window to bring a touch of the outdoors into your home décor. Register here In this workshop, you’ll work with a variety of textured and colorful hand-dyed glass fragments and rounded beads to create a finished piece full of depth and natural brilliance. Once your curated […]
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Learn about the art of kokedama, the centuries-old Japanese style of growing plants in a moss-covered soil ball. Register for August 20 Click here for the August 22 class Led […]
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Learn about the art of kokedama, the centuries-old Japanese style of growing plants in a moss-covered soil ball. Register for August 22 Click here for the August 20 session Led […]
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Pull up a seat at the bar of Farmhouse for an intimate evening of cocktails, conversation, and culinary pairings. Register for Wednesday, August 26 Discover the stories behind two iconic […]
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Join artist Yumiko Glover for a free, hands-on art workshop inspired by the Sound of Water exhibition. Please note that this workshop is full. Visit our calendar to explore our other workshops! Create your own miniature folding screen in the style of a traditional Japanese byōbu, layering colors to reveal hidden water rings and delicate […]
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Pull up a seat at the bar of Farmhouse for an intimate evening of cocktails, conversation, and culinary pairings. This event is sold out, but we've added a new date! […]
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Join ecological educator Kristy Brauch for an immersive adventure that transforms the garden into a living laboratory. Space is limited. RSVP required. RSVP In this hands-on workshop, move beyond simple […]
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Join Michelle Antonisse every Wednesday from September 2 through September 23 for a Descanso-specific variation of her “Into the Field” series, using nature journaling to connect with the natural world. Register here Through sketching, shading, gestural drawing, descriptive techniques, color theory, and composition, participants will explore creative practices that deepen their relationship with the gardens […]
$150 – $165
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