Archiving Eden: Exchange Dornith Doherty’s outdoor, interactive art installation at the Los Angeles Arboretum September 9-November 17, 2024 ARCADIA, Calif., August 22, 2024 — Archiving Eden: Exchange by Dornith Doherty is an interactive outdoor installation designed to engage the public and inspire care for the environment. The 12 ft square structure with transparent walls is…
Plumeria Festival at the LA Arboretum Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the largest public Plumeria Grove in the western continental U.S. Plumeria is one of those exotic flowers that brings to mind memories of home, family, and community. For Arturo Martinez, plumerias reminded him so much of Cuba where he grew up, he filled his…
Visit The Enchanted Garden, an Adult Halloween Event at the LA Arboretum Join us for an evening of dark, natural enchantment! While enjoying themed cocktails and roaming slight-of-hand magic, guests will delight in music, tarot card readings, trick or treating, and a little nature-based mayhem. Get up close and personal with a family of snakes…
About This Event Register here Instructor: Jill Morganelli Date: Wednesday, December 9, 6:30-7:30pm Price: $10 members, $15 non-members Our popular holiday tradition of gathering to make wreaths will be virtual on Zoom this December. At this at-home class, fashion your favorite greens and decorations that you gather on your own and create a one-of-a-kind wreath.…
Employment Opportunities Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Membership Assistant – Full Time The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation is seeking an individual with a membership and customer service background. This position requires working with membership or a similar database preferably in an arboretum or museum. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented with outstanding customer service, organization…
In 2017, the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden held its 1st Annual Peacock Day, to celebrate the beautiful peacocks imported from their native India that are so prominent in our community. This year’s event, held on March 24th, was themed Journey to India, with festivities that included dance performances and Sitar music, children’s activities,…
Visitor Services The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation is seeking an individual capable of delivering the highest quality of customer service to visitors, members, volunteers and all who visit the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden located in Arcadia. This part-time position schedule works Saturday and Sundays and some weekdays from 10am – 3pm. The…
There is still time to witness the Arboretum’s Forces of Nature exhibit! The beauty of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden dimmed on the day we lost our 150-year-old Tasmanian blue gum near the Queen Anne Cottage. The tree succumbed to disease and drought. To commemorate the blue gum and other arboreal treasures, wood…
