Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
28 events found.
Descanso Events
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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Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
2 events,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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Join Daniel Deephouse for a reflective talk on bonsai as both an ancient art form and a way of living more attentively. Drawing from decades of practice, Daniel invites participants […]
Included with admission or membership
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2 events,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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Click here for the workshop on February 6 Rooted Workshop: Bonsai Trees on February 5 is sold out. Discover the foundational techniques of bonsai while working directly with living trees […]
$70 – $85
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2 events,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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Discover the foundational techniques of bonsai while working directly with living trees in this hands-on workshop. Led by Daniel Deephouse of Deephouse Land, participants will learn basic design principles, pruning, […]
$70 – $85
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2 events,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] 
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 […] |
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1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
3 events,
Join the world in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13–16, 2026! RSVP required. Spend time at Descanso Gardens watching birds around you. Identify them, count them, and […]
Free with admission or membership
Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (aged 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts, crafts, and nature exploration each month. Specific projects and […]
Included with admission or membership
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
3 events,
Join the world in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13–16, 2026! RSVP required. Spend time at Descanso Gardens watching birds around you. Identify them, count them, and […]
Free with admission or membership
Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (aged 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts, crafts, and nature exploration each month. Specific projects and […]
Included with admission or membership
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
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2 events,
Join the world in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13–16, 2026! Spend time at Descanso Gardens watching birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your […]
Included with admission or membership
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
2 events,
Join the world in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13–16, 2026! Spend time at Descanso Gardens watching birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your […]
Included with admission or membership
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
3 events,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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Join the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) for a nature-themed musical storytime featuring live music and movement-based activities. Each session is hosted by a PCM Young Musicians teacher and features […]
$15 – $20
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Click here for Sketching Poetry on February 20 Learn to tell the story of a place through sketching and poetic language with John Pitblado. In the lush setting of the […]
$30 – $35
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1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
2 events,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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Learn to tell the story of a place through sketching and poetic language with John Pitblado. In the lush setting of the Descanso Gardens, explore the intersection of language and […]
$30 – $35
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4 events,
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Help care for Descanso Gardens and get service hours for school at this student volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. Service may involve light gardening tasks or educational projects. All experience […]
Free
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] 
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session led by Monica Percich on the Main Lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring yoga […]
Included with admission or membership
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Take a stroll through the enchanting Camellia Forest at Descanso Gardens alongside expert Richard Schulhof. Learn the moving story behind these blooms and see firsthand rare and exotic camellias beneath […]
Free with admission or membership
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2 events,
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 […]
Included with Descanso Gardens membership
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
2 events,
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Mark your calendar for Homeschool Day! Visit Descanso Gardens on this special day for homeschools and enjoy free entry, education materials, and a great day in the gardens. Free for […]
Free for all students and one adult per student
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
2 events,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] 
Join us for story time in the garden! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. No event registration required, free with admission or membership.
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
2 events,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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Exclusively for Perennial Circle members Perennial Circle Members are invited to an exclusive walk and talk of the new Camellia Strolling Garden on Thursday, February 26 at 4pm. Perennial Circle […] |
1 event,
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […] |
3 events,
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Get hands-on gardening experience and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. Service may involve a gardening project. All experience levels are welcome Open to […]
Free
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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This walking meditation led by Joy Lam from Tranquil Lotus Sangha will be a peaceful exploration of the Camellia Forest using the simple act of walking and recited poetry as […]
Included with admission or membership
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