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Feb
24
Fri
{CANCELED} Little Explorers @ Descanso Gardens
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.

Feb
25
Sat
{CANCELED} Student Community Service Day @ Descanso Gardens
Feb 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Please note that Student Community Service Day is canceled

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.
· For ages 12–18. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
· 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, February 18. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.
{CANCELED} Southern California Camellia Council Show @ Descanso Gardens
Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Please note that the Southern California Camellia Council Show is canceled

Saturday, February 25
Judging: 10:30am
Open to public: 1pm–4:30pm

For more information and for additional show information, click here.

 

{CANCELED} Camellia Flower Arranging Demo @ Descanso Gardens
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm
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. 

 

 

{CANCELED} Camellia Society Tour @ Descanso Gardens
Feb 25 @ 3:00 pm
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. 

 

Feb
26
Sun
Member Bird Walk @ Descanso Gardens
Feb 26 @ 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.

MEMBERS ONLY

{CANCELED} Southern California Camellia Council Show @ Descanso Gardens
Feb 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Please note that the Southern California Camellia Council Show is canceled

Sunday, February 26
Open to public: 9am–4:30pm

For more information and for additional show information, click here.

 

Mar
3
Fri
Sketching on Location @ Descanso Gardens
Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Click here for the Saturday series

Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Friday, March 3 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes of Descanso. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play and experimentation while learning to work confidently.

Meets in Minka in the Japanese Garden. $120 members, $140 non-members. Advance registration required, register here.

Image: © Virginia Hein

Mar
4
Sat
Sketching on Location @ Descanso Gardens
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Saturday, March 4 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes of Descanso. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play and experimentation while learning to work confidently.

Meets in Minka in the Japanese Garden. $120 members, $140 non-members. Advance registration required, register here.

Image: © Virginia Hein

Mar
11
Sat
Community Service Day @ Descanso Gardens
Mar 11 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided.
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  • 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, March 4, 2023. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.