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 …

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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 …

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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 welcome · Ages 16 or older · Must …

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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 …

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Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden, help clean up Descanso, and get service hours for school at this student volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided.   · All experience levels are welcome. …

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George Harrison, President of Pacific Camellia Society, will lead a flower arranging demonstration featuring camellias. Before or after the demo, you are welcome to visit the Southern California Camellia Council show in Rose Pavilion from …

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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. Before or after the walk, you are welcome …

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