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Jun
9
Fri
Cultivate: The Five Senses @ Descanso Gardens
Jun 9 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Come see what happens in the garden during extended hours. Take a tour, dance to music amongst the flowers, learn about nature, enjoy food and drink. Grab some friends and enjoy the gardens in a new way.

Included in the price of admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required.


Cultivate: The Five Senses

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Flower installation by florist Whit Hazen

  • Watch before your eyes as a flower installation is built throughout the evening, using fragrant plants and flowers gathered from the garden to create a full sensory experience
  • Time: 4:30–7pm
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Soundbaths by Marna Currie 

  • Enjoy sound baths under the oaks on the Main Lawn
  • Times: 5–5:30pm and 6–6:30pm
  • Location: Main Lawn
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Flashdance DJ

  • Have a drink in the Rose Garden bar and enjoy a mix of classic and contemporary songs by our popular guest DJs
  • Time: 4:30–7pm
  • Location: Rose Garden
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Activity: Make your own herbal tea bag to take home

  • Time: 4:30–7pm

 

 

 

 

Jun
17
Sat
Community Service Day @ Descanso Gardens
Jun 17 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided.

  • All experience levels are welcome.

  • Ages 16 or older.

  • Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate to heavy lifting involved.

  • Bring gardening gloves and water.

  • Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.

  • Limited space available, RSVP required

RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org by Saturday, June 10, 2023. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.

Jun
25
Sun
Member Bird Walk @ Descanso Gardens
Jun 25 @ 8:00 am

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.

MEMBERS ONLY

Jul
1
Sat
tonalism
Jul 1 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 2 @ 1:00 am

tonalism is a late night, ambient music happening inspired by La Monte Young’s Dream House as well as the work of musicians and composers such as Terry Riley, John Cage, and Yoko Ono.

Join us on Saturday, July 1 from 8pm–1am for live DJ sets, visual elements, and the opportunity to be in the garden as night falls.

Visitors are encouraged to bring pillows, cushions, and sleeping bags to lay down, listen and watch for an extended period of time.

$30 members/$35 non-members. Advance tickets required, click here to purchase tickets.

 

Jul
14
Fri
Cultivate: Wildlife Corridors @ Descanso Gardens
Jul 14 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Come see what happens in the garden during extended hours. Take a tour, dance to music amongst the flowers, learn about nature, enjoy food and drink. Grab some friends and enjoy the gardens in a new way.

Included in the price of admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required. Please note that chairs, blankets, outside food, and picnics are not permitted.


Cultivate: Wildlife Corridors

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Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy

  • Guided Tours of Living in a Wildlife Corridor
  • Location: Boddy House
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Cougar Conservancy: Living with Wildlife

  • Presentation on the Main Lawn
  • Time: 5:30–6:30pm
  • Location: Main Lawn
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Leslie Gray Art Walk and Talk

  • Take a walk with artist Leslie Gray to learn more about her “Wild Sighting” installation in the garden
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Flashdance DJs

  • Have a drink in the Rose Garden bar and enjoy a mix of classic and contemporary songs by our popular guest DJs
  • Time: 4:30–7pm
  • Location: Rose Garden
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Activity: Make-your-own Animal Track

  • Create a paw-some animal track with air dry clay
  • Time: 4:30–7pm

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Image: Mother of Lions © Robert Martinez, courtesy of Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy

 

 

 

Jul
22
Sat
Community Service Day @ Descanso Gardens
Jul 22 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided.

  • All experience levels are welcome.

  • Ages 16 or older.

  • Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate to heavy lifting involved.

  • Bring gardening gloves and water.

  • Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.

  • Limited space available, RSVP required

RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org by Saturday, July 15, 2023. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.

Jul
23
Sun
Member Bird Walk @ Descanso Gardens
Jul 23 @ 8:00 am

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.

MEMBERS ONLY

Aug
11
Fri
Cultivate @ Descanso Gardens
Aug 11 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Come see what happens in the garden during extended hours. Take a tour, dance to music amongst the flowers, learn about nature, enjoy food and drink. Grab some friends and enjoy the gardens in a new way.

Included in the price of admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required.

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Aug
27
Sun
Member Bird Walk @ Descanso Gardens
Aug 27 @ 8:00 am

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.

MEMBERS ONLY

Sep
24
Sun
Member Bird Walk @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 24 @ 8:00 am

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.

MEMBERS ONLY