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.
Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Saturday, February 3 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play, and experimentation while learning to work confidently. $120 members, $140 nonmembers. Advance registration required, register here.
Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age 2-5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month. No registration required, free with admission.
Led by horticulturalist Andrew Fleming, this workshop on February 3 will include guided instruction on creating poetry inspired by the natural world in our gardens. No advance registration required, free with admission or membership.
Please note that this service day is full. Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. […]
Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Meet some of the area's local artisans at Botanic Boutique (formerly Botanic Bling), a collective of creative artists and […]
Led by haiku poet Debbie Kolodji, this workshop on February 10 will include time to walk in the garden and be inspired by the camellias and instruction on writing the […]
Please note that Celebration: A Tribute to Poet Amy Uyematsu has been postponed to March 23 Emceed by California poet laureate Lee Herrick, poets from around the Los Angeles area […]
Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Meet some of the area's local artisans at Botanic Boutique (formerly Botanic Bling), a collective of creative artists and […]
George Harrison, President of Pacific Camellia Society, will lead a flower arranging demonstration featuring camellias from the Descanso Gardens collection on February 17. Before or after the demonstration, you are […]
Join Jim Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Southern California Camellia Society, and one of our resident horticulturalists for a tour of the Camellia Forest on February 17. Before or after the […]
Please note that this service day is full. Help care for Descanso Gardens and get service hours for school at this student volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. All experience levels […]
Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso bird checklist. No reservations required, exclusively […]
