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In commemoration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we salute Francis F. T. Ching whose leadership and research helped to establish the LAArboretum as a unique horticultural resource. Not only did he guide the Arboretum’s formative growth of plant introduction, he advanced major research programs that resonate today. He led the Fire Retardant Plant Project, the first major study of its kind in 1958 to investigate and test plants for their fire retardant properties. Wildfires of the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the Bel Air Fire of 1961, ravaged the area. The Arboretum distributed 200,000 pamphlets with plant recommendations to local residents.

Ching, a native of Hawaii, rose through the ranks to become director in 1970. Over the course of his distinguished career, he earned national recognition and many awards, including the prestigious Arthur Hoyt Scott Garden and Horticulture Award from Pennsylvania’s Swarthmore College. Ching was named an honorary life member of the American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta, now known as the American Public Gardens Association. He retired in 1990 and died in 2012 at the age of 82.

#AANHPI #AAPI #Plants #Horticulture #Fire #Wildfires

In commemoration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we salute Francis F. T. Ching whose leadership and research helped to establish the LAArboretum as a unique horticultural resource. Not only did he guide the Arboretum’s formative growth of plant introduction, he advanced major research programs that resonate today. He led the Fire Retardant Plant Project, the first major study of its kind in 1958 to investigate and test plants for their fire retardant properties. Wildfires of the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the Bel Air Fire of 1961, ravaged the area. The Arboretum distributed 200,000 pamphlets with plant recommendations to local residents.

Ching, a native of Hawaii, rose through the ranks to become director in 1970. Over the course of his distinguished career, he earned national recognition and many awards, including the prestigious Arthur Hoyt Scott Garden and Horticulture Award from Pennsylvania’s Swarthmore College. Ching was named an honorary life member of the American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta, now known as the American Public Gardens Association. He retired in 1990 and died in 2012 at the age of 82.

#AANHPI #AAPI #Plants #Horticulture #Fire #Wildfires

In commemoration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we salute Francis F. T. Ching whose leadership and research helped to establish the LAArboretum as a unique horticultural resource. Not only did he guide the Arboretum’s formative growth of plant introduction, he advanced major research programs that resonate today. He led the Fire Retardant Plant Project, the first major study of its kind in 1958 to investigate and test plants for their fire retardant properties. Wildfires of the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the Bel Air Fire of 1961, ravaged the area. The Arboretum distributed 200,000 pamphlets with plant recommendations to local residents.

Ching, a native of Hawaii, rose through the ranks to become director in 1970. Over the course of his distinguished career, he earned national recognition and many awards, including the prestigious Arthur Hoyt Scott Garden and Horticulture Award from Pennsylvania’s Swarthmore College. Ching was named an honorary life member of the American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta, now known as the American Public Gardens Association. He retired in 1990 and died in 2012 at the age of 82.

#AANHPI #AAPI #Plants #Horticulture #Fire #Wildfires

In commemoration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we salute Francis F. T. Ching whose leadership and research helped to establish the LAArboretum as a unique horticultural resource. Not only did he guide the Arboretum’s formative growth of plant introduction, he advanced major research programs that resonate today. He led the Fire Retardant Plant Project, the first major study of its kind in 1958 to investigate and test plants for their fire retardant properties. Wildfires of the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the Bel Air Fire of 1961, ravaged the area. The Arboretum distributed 200,000 pamphlets with plant recommendations to local residents.

Ching, a native of Hawaii, rose through the ranks to become director in 1970. Over the course of his distinguished career, he earned national recognition and many awards, including the prestigious Arthur Hoyt Scott Garden and Horticulture Award from Pennsylvania’s Swarthmore College. Ching was named an honorary life member of the American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta, now known as the American Public Gardens Association. He retired in 1990 and died in 2012 at the age of 82.

#AANHPI #AAPI #Plants #Horticulture #Fire #Wildfires

Join us for an evening of live music by One Outta Ten and cocktails at the Peacock Cafe Terrace from 6 to 8pm in our beautiful garden. During this special time, guests are invited to wander through the vibrant garden, taking in the sights and sounds of nature and relaxing at the Peacock Cafe, where you can sip on expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in delicious bites. Included in paid admission. Members are free.

Don't miss the 59th Annual Santa Anita Bonsai Society Show this weekend May 23-25. Whether you’re a seasoned bonsai enthusiast or just curious about this ancient Japanese art of cultivating and shaping miniature trees, there’s something for everyone. On display will be trees up to four feet tall trained to look like miniature forest giants, such as maples, junipers and pines. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of bonsai trees. Included in paid admission. Members free.

#Bonsai #Exhibit

Don't miss the 59th Annual Santa Anita Bonsai Society Show this weekend May 23-25. Whether you’re a seasoned bonsai enthusiast or just curious about this ancient Japanese art of cultivating and shaping miniature trees, there’s something for everyone. On display will be trees up to four feet tall trained to look like miniature forest giants, such as maples, junipers and pines. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of bonsai trees. Included in paid admission. Members free.

#Bonsai #Exhibit

Don't miss the 59th Annual Santa Anita Bonsai Society Show this weekend May 23-25. Whether you’re a seasoned bonsai enthusiast or just curious about this ancient Japanese art of cultivating and shaping miniature trees, there’s something for everyone. On display will be trees up to four feet tall trained to look like miniature forest giants, such as maples, junipers and pines. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of bonsai trees. Included in paid admission. Members free.

#Bonsai #Exhibit

Don't miss the 59th Annual Santa Anita Bonsai Society Show this weekend May 23-25. Whether you’re a seasoned bonsai enthusiast or just curious about this ancient Japanese art of cultivating and shaping miniature trees, there’s something for everyone. On display will be trees up to four feet tall trained to look like miniature forest giants, such as maples, junipers and pines. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of bonsai trees. Included in paid admission. Members free.

#Bonsai #Exhibit

Join us for this annual orchid auction presented by the San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyists this Thursday, May 21. There is a preview at 6pm in the Palm Room followed by the auction at 7pm. The auction is free. At this major fundraiser for SGVOH, you'll find great plants at great prices, have fun, and learn about orchids.

Chow time for peachicks. Watch them following their mother and learning how to scratch and forage for food. A healthy diet for peafowl is critically important. Peafowl are omnivores with a diet composed mostly of seeds, plants, insects, small reptiles, and mammals.The Arboretum provides the peacocks, peahens and peachicks a similar environment to their native habitat in India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan where peafowl are found in open forests and wooded areas. #Peafowl #Peachick #Peahen #Peacock

Treat yourself to an enjoyable time viewing these unusual and gorgeous flowers at the Epiphyllum Society of America (ESA) annual show and sale this Sunday, May 17; 10am-3pm. The show includes epiphyllum pictures, flower arrangements, plants and related epiphytic plants. The event is included in paid admission. Free for Arboretum members.

#Epiphyllum #PlantShow #PlantSale

Treat yourself to an enjoyable time viewing these unusual and gorgeous flowers at the Epiphyllum Society of America (ESA) annual show and sale this Sunday, May 17; 10am-3pm. The show includes epiphyllum pictures, flower arrangements, plants and related epiphytic plants. The event is included in paid admission. Free for Arboretum members.

#Epiphyllum #PlantShow #PlantSale

Treat yourself to an enjoyable time viewing these unusual and gorgeous flowers at the Epiphyllum Society of America (ESA) annual show and sale this Sunday, May 17; 10am-3pm. The show includes epiphyllum pictures, flower arrangements, plants and related epiphytic plants. The event is included in paid admission. Free for Arboretum members.

#Epiphyllum #PlantShow #PlantSale

We love our members and because they are so special we hold exclusive events for them throughout the year. Family Bike Night is a favorite! On Friday, May 22; 5-8pm, members grab their bikes, helmets, blankets, and a picnic‑style dinner for a fun‑filled evening designed for all ages. Enjoy family‑friendly music, crafts, and games, courtesy of Dance Syndicate. It's a relaxing way to explore the grounds together at a different pace. Don’t miss it! Registration for members is at arboretum.org

Not a member? Join online at arboretum.org. We have a series of summer music concerts in the evenings for you to enjoy.

We love our members and because they are so special we hold exclusive events for them throughout the year. Family Bike Night is a favorite! On Friday, May 22; 5-8pm, members grab their bikes, helmets, blankets, and a picnic‑style dinner for a fun‑filled evening designed for all ages. Enjoy family‑friendly music, crafts, and games, courtesy of Dance Syndicate. It's a relaxing way to explore the grounds together at a different pace. Don’t miss it! Registration for members is at arboretum.org

Not a member? Join online at arboretum.org. We have a series of summer music concerts in the evenings for you to enjoy.

Fantastic turn-out for OUR FIRST seed-collecting workshop! Thank you everyone who came to learn how to harvest and grow wildflower seeds! We look forward to providing this workshop annually as folks seemed very pleased.Each attendee departed with a tiny vial of mixed Crescent wildflowers as well as their own bag of poppy seed capsules. So fun! Let us know what you would like in future Crescent workshops. AND plan on attending our collaboration with the Arboretum Library in July, and our ‘Lasagna Mulching’ event in November. All Crescent workshops are free for members and with admission for the general public.

Fantastic turn-out for OUR FIRST seed-collecting workshop! Thank you everyone who came to learn how to harvest and grow wildflower seeds! We look forward to providing this workshop annually as folks seemed very pleased.Each attendee departed with a tiny vial of mixed Crescent wildflowers as well as their own bag of poppy seed capsules. So fun! Let us know what you would like in future Crescent workshops. AND plan on attending our collaboration with the Arboretum Library in July, and our ‘Lasagna Mulching’ event in November. All Crescent workshops are free for members and with admission for the general public.

Fantastic turn-out for OUR FIRST seed-collecting workshop! Thank you everyone who came to learn how to harvest and grow wildflower seeds! We look forward to providing this workshop annually as folks seemed very pleased.Each attendee departed with a tiny vial of mixed Crescent wildflowers as well as their own bag of poppy seed capsules. So fun! Let us know what you would like in future Crescent workshops. AND plan on attending our collaboration with the Arboretum Library in July, and our ‘Lasagna Mulching’ event in November. All Crescent workshops are free for members and with admission for the general public.

Fantastic turn-out for OUR FIRST seed-collecting workshop! Thank you everyone who came to learn how to harvest and grow wildflower seeds! We look forward to providing this workshop annually as folks seemed very pleased.Each attendee departed with a tiny vial of mixed Crescent wildflowers as well as their own bag of poppy seed capsules. So fun! Let us know what you would like in future Crescent workshops. AND plan on attending our collaboration with the Arboretum Library in July, and our ‘Lasagna Mulching’ event in November. All Crescent workshops are free for members and with admission for the general public.

Fantastic turn-out for OUR FIRST seed-collecting workshop! Thank you everyone who came to learn how to harvest and grow wildflower seeds! We look forward to providing this workshop annually as folks seemed very pleased.Each attendee departed with a tiny vial of mixed Crescent wildflowers as well as their own bag of poppy seed capsules. So fun! Let us know what you would like in future Crescent workshops. AND plan on attending our collaboration with the Arboretum Library in July, and our ‘Lasagna Mulching’ event in November. All Crescent workshops are free for members and with admission for the general public.

Peachicks! The chicks are enjoying the sunny day. Look closely at the next photo and you'll see all five peachicks close to mom, the peahen.

📸 Audrey Pettyjohn

#Peafowl #Peacocks #Peachicks #Peahens

Peachicks! The chicks are enjoying the sunny day. Look closely at the next photo and you'll see all five peachicks close to mom, the peahen.

📸 Audrey Pettyjohn

#Peafowl #Peacocks #Peachicks #Peahens

Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy the garden with your loved ones and friends.

Hey, big fella! We hear you hanging out in Baldwin Lake near the Reid-Baldwin Adobe.

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with us! Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a curious explorer, the Bird’s Eye View Mission invites you to slow down and notice the vibrant life moving through our garden. This isn’t a formal scientific study—it’s an invitation to play, listen, and discover. Upon arrival, pick up your “Mission Map” at the entrance. Your mission includes five interactive challenges:
🐦The Habitat Scavenger Hunt: Find the “hidden high-rises” and “nectar refill stations” that birds depend on
🎶The 3-Minute Sound Map: Take a seat on a garden bench and use your “bird ears” to match the songs to the bird.
✏️The Guest List Tally: Keep a simple tally of every bird you spot, with a special bonus for finding our “Ambassador of the Day.”
🚏Coevolution Stations: Look for special signage that reveals the secret history between plants and birds.
🔢The Community Count: Before you leave, visit our Collective Sightings Board at the exit and add your personal tally to our daily total.

Included in paid admission. Members free. Tickets at arboretum.org

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay #WMBD2026 #EveryBirdCounts #YourObservationsMatter