Join curators Edith and Jolly de Guzman on July 12 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a guided tour of the Roots of Cool exhibit, offering fresh perspectives and a deep dive into the theme of shade equity.

Discover Descanso Gardens in a new light with Cultivate, a monthly series of tours, workshops, demos, and music. July’s theme, “Made in the Shade,” compliments the Roots of Cool exhibition.

A Celebration of Cool is a day-long event at Descanso Gardens featuring panels on shade equity, a thermal imaging booth, scavenger hunt, puppet parade, tree giveaways, art workshops, and more—held in conjunction with the Roots of Cool exhibition.