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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.
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.
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.
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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Don’t miss:
- The Flashdance DJs
- Planting activity
- Food and drinks available for purchase
Included with Descanso Gardens membership. Advance registration required, register here.
Please remember, no outside food and no blankets.
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.

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.
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All experience levels are welcome.
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For ages 12-15. Adult chaperones must be present.
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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 18, 2023. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.
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
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
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