Greenhouse gases could extend California’s drought for centuries
Clues from prehistoric droughts and arid periods in California show that today’s increasing greenhouse gas levels could lock the state into drought for centuries, according to a study led by UCLA professor Glen MacDonald.
Posted on September 21, 2016
The Queen Anne Cottage: Planning its Future
A recent comprehensive assessment of the landmark Cottage was completed by Peyton Hall and his team at Historic Resources Group in Pasadena. Formally known as a Historic Structure Report, the assessment followed national preservation guidelines and developed a plan to care for the Cottage. We thank the Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation for its generous support […]
Posted on September 20, 2016
Nearly 2,000 new books added to our Library
The Arboretum Library has been busy in the last year acquiring 1,802 books of which 536 were e-books. Arboretum members can check the books out and have access to the e-books from any computer, smart phone or tablet. The books range from scholarly to popular about plants, wild or under cultivation, crafts and stories too.
Posted on September 1, 2016
Drought Irrigation: A how-to guide to watering
The guide outlines proper water techniques based on your irrigation system. Any homeowner will find it useful to keep landscapes green and growing. The City of Arcadia produced the guide in cooperation with the Arboretum.
Posted on August 22, 2016
Leigh Adams to receive Global Citizen Award
Leigh Adams, an active leader in the urban sustainable agriculture movement and an interpretive horticulturist at the Arboretum’s Crescent Farm, will be recognized for her contributions to effect positive social change September 28 at the 9th Annual West Coast Global Forum hosted by the United Nations Association of the United States of America, Southern California […]
Posted on August 14, 2016
“The Arboretum Waits for You” is our theme song!
Dan Foliart, the President of the Arboretum Foundation, first visited the garden in the early 1980s and has been returning ever since with wife and two children. He was inspired to compose a song, “The Arboretum Waits for You.” Enjoy our special song and his President’s message.
Posted on August 13, 2016
Pokémon Go brings game players to the Arboretum
The Los Angeles Arboretum is on the digital map of Pokémon Go, the hot new smartphone game that uses Augmented Reality. Game players have been following the map to designated sites, so-called “gyms” and “Poké Stops.” within the Arboretum where they can earn points. The Serpent Trail and the Rose Garden, for example, are designated “gyms.”
Posted on July 11, 2016
Why do peacocks rattle their feathers?
Find the answer in The New York Times. Dr. Roslyn Dakin and Dr. Suzanne Amador Kane collaborated on the study of peacocks that roam the grounds of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The goal was to develop a basic understanding of the shaking motion, which is a key part of courtship.
Posted on April 28, 2016
The Gold Line makes it easy to visit any day of the week!
The Gold Line now stops in our town of Arcadia, When you hop off the train at the Arcadia station, you’ll find a shuttle that will take you to the Arboretum in about 20 minutes or so. The Arcadia shuttle is free until June 15. This is the perfect time of year to visit the […]
Posted on March 15, 2016
Artist Michael Davis uses Arboretum motifs in Arcadia Gold Line Station art installation.
Public artist Michael Davis has created a series of pieces that reflect Arcadia, its history and community. The centerpiece is a free standing sculpture called Arcadian Zephyr featuring 16 movable weather vanes with birds, fauna and other elements inspired by the Arboretum. Horses depict the city’s racing legacy. Click to watch a video.
Posted on February 3, 2016
Botanical art demonstrations Saturday, September 24
Artists featured in our Library’s current exhibit, Capturing the Arboretum: The Art of Botanical Illustration, will demonstrate botanical art techniques, including graphite, colored pencil and watercolor. They will provide a wonderful introduction to botanical art 9am-4:30pm. Free with admission; members free
Garden Design Workshop with Laramee Haynes Sept. 24
Walking through a beautiful garden is like walking through art. Learn the basics of garden design from Pasadena landscape designer Laramee Haynes and how artistic principles such as color, contrast and form can be applied. Thursday, September 24; 10am-12pm; $25 members; $35 non-members
NEW! Online school tour reservations now available
More than 10,000 students a year enjoy our free school tours that focus on Plants and Early California History. Now, for the first time, teachers and administrators can book tours online any time, day or night, seven days a week. It’s so easy and convenient.
John Rabe of Off-Ramp reports about Baldwin Lake
Margaux Viera, a great, great, great granddaughter of E.J. “Lucky” Baldwin, takes the host of KPCC’s Off-Ramp into Baldwin Lake to show him the need for restoring the Lake. Learn about the challenges and solutions to saving the Lake.
Santa Anita Depot Tours
Tour the inside of this historical treasure with a knowledgeable docent and learn about what the depot was like when it was operational. Guided tours offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, 1-4pm; free with regular admission; members free.
Crescent Farm: See what all the buzzing is about
Our new Crescent Farm showcases modern and ancient water conservation practices and is buzzing with visitors of both the human and insect variety. Stop by and see our drought tolerant lawn alternatives, an arid climate orchard, and more.
The Drought: Time to Step Up
With the current drought emergency, the Arboretum is taking our water savings to a new level. We’re using new high efficiency irrigation systems, further reducing turf area, and demonstrating new and old water conserving strategies. Learn more.
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