Located just ten minutes away from Monrovia in the city of Arcadia, The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is 120+ acres of immaculately groomed grassy lawns, rose gardens, bamboo forests, duck and geese ponds and a collection of historic buildings owned by Lucky Baldwin, a colorful character of the San Gabriel Valley's past. And don't forget the peacocks!
The first Saturday of each month offers a wide range of programs for families or those just looking to commune with nature. Check out these upcoming March 4 events and make a day of it, with or without the kids in tow! Each activity is free with your paid Arboretum admission. For the walks, bring comfortable walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing and headgear and water. Children are welcome. 301 N Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia.
Family Bird Walk - 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Meet in front of the rotunda to join the search for the gardens' feathered residents.
Trees of the Arboretum - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Meet by the fountain in front of the Oak Room. Come early as space is limited to 25.
Pacific Rose Society’s Spectacular Auction - 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Visit and shop the annual Rose Auction where you will rare and unusual, new and direct-from-the-growers roses. A no-reserve auction of over 100 roses, some regional and national prize-winners, are up for grabs by the highest bidders. Will you bid or just watch? Come for both!