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Mar
17
Fri
Spring Bloom Tours
Mar 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a guided walking tour to see what’s blooming at Descanso. Meets from 11am to noon on March 17 and 18, April 21 and 22, and May 19 and 20.

Meets at Center Circle. Included in the price of admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required.

Member Appreciation Week
Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Descanso keeps its gates open late, exclusively for members! As a thank you for supporting the garden through membership, Descanso Gardens members get exclusive access to the beautiful spring blooms from 5–7pm, March 13–19.

Please note that advance registration is needed on Saturday, March 18 for Member Appreciation Night.

Member Appreciation Week is included with Descanso Gardens membership, advance registration not required.

Mar
18
Sat
Spring Bloom Tours
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a guided walking tour to see what’s blooming at Descanso. Meets from 11am to noon on March 17 and 18, April 21 and 22, and May 19 and 20.

Meets at Center Circle. Included in the price of admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required.

Member Appreciation Night
Mar 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Save the date for Member Appreciation Night! Descanso Gardens members can enjoy a special evening of entertainment and spectacular spring blooms on Saturday, March 18 from 5–7pm.

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Included with Descanso Gardens membership. Advance registration required, register here.

Please remember, no outside food and no blankets. 

Mar
19
Sun
Member Appreciation Week
Mar 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Descanso keeps its gates open late, exclusively for members! As a thank you for supporting the garden through membership, Descanso Gardens members get exclusive access to the beautiful spring blooms from 5–7pm, March 13–19.

Please note that advance registration is needed on Saturday, March 18 for Member Appreciation Night.

Member Appreciation Week is included with Descanso Gardens membership, advance registration not required.

Mar
20
Mon
Spring and Summer Hours Begin @ Descanso Gardens
Mar 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Descanso keeps its doors open until 7pm daily from March 20–August 31. Stroll through the garden after work on a weekday or soak in season blooms on a weekend evening.
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Mar
24
Fri
Little Explorers @ Descanso Gardens
Mar 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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.

Mar
25
Sat
Student Community Service Day @ Descanso Gardens
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Help care for Descanso Gardens and get service hours for school at this student volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided.
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  • All experience levels are welcome.

  • For ages 12-15. Adult chaperones must be present.

  • 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 18, 2023. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.

Mar
26
Sun
Member Bird Walk @ Descanso Gardens
Mar 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.

No reservations required.

MEMBERS ONLY

Apr
6
Thu
{SOLD OUT} Quick Location Sketching @ Descanso Gardens
Apr 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Please note that this class is sold out

Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens on Thursday, April 6 from 5–6:30pm. This class is designed as an introduction to quick location sketching and each participant is given a small panorama sketchbook and waterproof pen (included in class price). Bring a spirit of curiosity, play and experimentation.

$40 for members/$45 for non-members, materials are included. Advance registration required.

Image: © Virginia Hein