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Join us for a walking tour from 11am–12pm on February 4 to learn about Descanso’s historic camellia collections, plus little-known stories behind many of the camellias currently in bloom.
Included in the price of admission or with membership. Tour meets in the Visitor Center courtyard.
Poets from around the Los Angeles area will come together to share poems about nature, remembrance, connection and renewal. The poetry meeting will be moderated by author and historian Naomi Hirahara, and will feature poets Traci Kato-Kiriyama, Ramon Garcia, Mike Sonksen, Pam Ward, and Elena Karina Byrne.
Free with admission, no advance registration required.
The Camellia Connection: Our Rebirth of Wonder
Celebrate camellias and poetry throughout the month of February at Descanso Gardens.
Camellias can bloom in our coldest and darkest winter season. These brilliant flowers, native to Asia, contain stories of resilience, hope, loss and ingenuity. Descanso supports one of the largest collections of camellias in North America, with more than 3,500 known and recorded plants, representing over 600 varieties.
In collaboration with accomplished poets Amy Uyematsu and Peter Levitt, Descanso is pleased to offer a series of programs that invite exploration, reflection, and participation.
· Please bring gardening gloves, water, and wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes
Led by haiku poet Debbie Kolodji, this workshop will include time to walk in the garden and be inspired by the camellias and instruction on writing the traditional Japanese three-line poem.
Free with admission, no advance registration required.
The Camellia Connection: Our Rebirth of Wonder
Celebrate camellias and poetry throughout the month of February at Descanso Gardens.
Camellias can bloom in our coldest and darkest winter season. These brilliant flowers, native to Asia, contain stories of resilience, hope, loss and ingenuity. Descanso supports one of the largest collections of camellias in North America, with more than 3,500 known and recorded plants, representing over 600 varieties.
In collaboration with accomplished poets Amy Uyematsu and Peter Levitt, Descanso is pleased to offer a series of programs that invite exploration, reflection, and participation.
Please note that Little Explorers on Feb. 24 is canceled
Little Explorers is back! 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.
Please note that Student Community Service Day is canceled
· Bring gardening gloves and water.
· Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.
· Limited space available, RSVP required
Please note that the Camellia Flower Arranging Demo is canceled
George Harrison, President of Pacific Camellia Society, will lead a flower arranging demonstration featuring camellias.
After the demo, you are welcome to visit the Southern California Camellia Council show in Rose Pavilion from until 4:30pm.
Please note that the Camellia Society Tour is canceled
Join Dr. Brad King (President of Southern California Camellia Society) and Jim Fitzpatrick (Vice President of Southern California Camellia Society) on a tour of the Camellia Forest.
After the walk, you are welcome to visit the Southern California Camellia Council show in Rose Pavilion from until 4:30pm.
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
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All experience levels are welcome.
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Ages 16 or older.
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Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate to heavy lifting involved.
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Bring gardening gloves and water.
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Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.
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Limited space available, RSVP required
RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org by Saturday, March 4, 2023. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.
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