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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.

Categories: Volunteering

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Member Bird Walk @ Descanso Gardens

Tickets

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

Categories: Member Exclusive Nature Walks

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Cultivate: Mindfulness in the Garden @ Descanso Gardens

Tickets

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. Please note that chairs, blankets, outside food, and picnics are not permitted.

Cultivate: Mindfulness in the Garden

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Guided Nature Meditations

Enjoy mini meditations with Mariko Tu. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness
Times: 4:45–5pm | 5:30–5:45pm | 6:15–6:30pm
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Ecotherapy and Nature Mandala

Come collaborate with two certified ecotherapists on an earth mandala using found nature objects throughout the garden. Experience the benefits of ecotherapy as a way to deepen your connection to the natural world
Time: 4:30–7:30pm
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Craft Activity