Come explore, play and create with us under the oaks on the Main Lawn. 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 or membership.

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

Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Nature’s Table near the Promenade.

No registration required, free with admission.

This class is sold out

Click here for the Friday class that meets beginning Sept. 8

Join us for a four-week Tuesday yoga class with Barbara Wood in the Rose Pavilion every Tuesday from Sept. 5-26, 8:30–10am. 

Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening poses, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The practice adapts to individual needs. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice.

Members only. $68 per participant.

MEMBERS ONLY

About the instructor:

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Certified as a Hatha Yoga instructor, Barbara Wood‘s yoga style incorporates her background as a modern dancer, specifically Alignment Release Technique, and F.M. Alexander Technique. She trained under Dr. Loren Fishman, NY, and is certified as a Yoga for Osteoporosis and Yoga for Back Pain therapist. Her goal is that everyone should leave the class stronger and uplifted regardless of skill level.  www.barbarawoodyoga.com

Join us for a four-week Friday yoga class with Joyce Shuman in the Rose Pavilion every Friday from Sept. 8-29, 8:30–10am. 

Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening poses, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The practice adapts to individual needs. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice.

Members only. $68 per participant, register here.

MEMBERS ONLY

About the instructor:

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Joyce Shuman teaches yoga for all bodies; to support you with mindful breath and movement that benefits your individual yoga practice. Joyce is a RYT 500 @ Certified Yoga Therapist through Loyola Marymount University. www.joyceshumanyoga.com

Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members and La Cañada Flintridge residents

Enjoy the end of summer and celebrate Descanso’s 70th year of being a public garden! Stroll the garden in the early evening, enjoy live music, hands-on activities and more.

No reservations or tickets required.

Courtyard

• The Store: Meet the Makers event (4-7:30pm)
• The Market (5-7:15pm)

Magnolia Lawn

• Here’s to 70 more years! – What’s coming next for Descanso (5-6:30pm)
  • Learn about some of our upcoming garden projects.
• Meet the plants (and the people who take care of them) (5-6:30pm)
  • Get a closer look at some special botanical specimens and talk with our horticulture team.

Main Lawn

• The Flashdance DJs (5-7pm)
• Hands-on activity (5-6:45pm)
  • Sun prints: celebrate the summer sun.  Make your own sun print using natural materials and shapes/cutouts that celebrate Descanso’s 70th birthday.

• Pop-up bar (5-6:45pm) 

Promenade

• Music: Philip Graulty, acoustic guitar (5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm)

Rose Garden

• Music: Tina Lenert, harp (5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm) 

Hilltop Gardens

• Boddy House: Living in a Wildlife Corridor (5-6:45pm)
• SHG: 0 Horizon: Art of the Forest Floor (5-6:45pm)
• Music on the Boddy House patio: Jamie Elman, keyboard (5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm)

Come explore, play and create with us under the oaks on the Main Lawn. 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 or membership.

Come explore, play and create with us under the oaks on the Main Lawn. 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 or membership.

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