January at the Arboretum

AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRODUCTS IN THE GIFT SHOP МEEТ THE MAKER: BOTANICAL BRIGHT

The Gift Shop works with artists and makers from the Los Angeles area and across the United States to keep our shelves stocked with beautiful and interesting products that reflect the experiences found at the Arboretum. Meet the people behind the products in our new series, Meet The Maker! This month’s featured maker is nature and wildlife artist Becca Stevens of Ventura, CA based Botanical Bright.

Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you in the garden in 2026.

Winter Silhouettes Bonsai Show
Saturday & Sunday, January 17 & 18; 10am-4:30pm

Southern California Camellia Society Show & Sale
Saturday & Sunday, January 24-25; 9am-4pm

Lunar New Celebration: Year of the Horse
Saturday, February 28; 9am-2pm

Pacific Rose Society Annual Auction
Saturday, February 7; 8am-5pm

a group of people at the arboretum with the membership banner beneath them

Membership Gift Certificates Buy three; get one free
Hurry, this special offer ends January 2.

Member Appreciation Week February 9-15
Details soon.

botany and beyond banner showing plumeria flowers in bloom

Decent-led General Walking Tours
January 2 ,3, 4; 10am

Compulsive Gardeners: A Self-Directed Class
Fridays; 9:30am-12pm

a botanical painting of pink flowers

Botanical Art & Illustration
Tuesday, January 6, 13, 20, 27; 10am-2pm

Illuminated Nature: Mushroom Photography Exhibit
Tuesday-Sunday; through March 2

a father and daughter walking in the woods

Acorns & Oaks Seasonal Explorations
Winter Wonderland Sundays, January 11-February 15; 9:15am

Birthday Parties in the Garden!

a group of people doing goat yoga

Goat Yoga with Hello Critter
Saturday, January 3; 11am

Full Moon Forest Bathing
Friday, January 2 or Saturday, January 3; 5:30-7:30pm

Forest Bathing: Second Sundays at Sunset
January 11; 3:30-5:30pm

a grouping of mushrooms in grass

Illuminated Nature: Mushroom Photography by Christopher Allwine
Tuesday-Saturday; through March 2
Twenty-one limited edition prints from the glowing mushroom collection, featuring beautiful original photographs of California Mushrooms framed in wood.

Roses at the Arboretum Photo Exhibit in the Library

Birds of the Arboretum Community Photo Exhibit in the Library

Children’s Storytime
Thursdays; 10:30-11am

Knitters & Makers
Friday, January 9; 6-8pm; Free

Reading the Western Landscape
Going Nowhere Fast by Gar Anthony Haywood, Wednesday January 28; 7pm. Free

As we welcome 2026 and the Fall Campaign nears its close, we remain grateful for our Arboretum Community of friends and supporters. It is your contributions, of all sizes, that sustain the garden oasis we all enjoy today. It is also the caring generosity of friends like you that will keep the gardens and programs thriving for the future! If you have not yet had an opportunity to support, please click here.

Big Changes for Charitable Giving in 2026

Includes increased charitable deductions for non-itemizers

A new tax law signed this past summer makes several existing provisions permanent and introduces new rules that will take effect in 2026. This creates a unique opportunity as you plan charitable gifts in the final weeks of this year. By understanding the rules now, you can maximize your generosity today while preparing for changes ahead. READ MORE.

January at the Arboretum

January at the Arboretum

Author: Carrie Barker

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