Love/ Celebrating nature at Los Angeles Arboretum

Tree in Australian Section

For myself, Love can express it's self with a tiny escape in the city of Los Angeles at the L.A. Arboretum, a large public garden / park area of 127 acres in the San Gabriel Valley.

Tiny Waterfall in Tropical Garden / La Arboretum

Here I can immerse myself in my love of nature, while exploring the Los Angeles County history at the same time. This beautiful place has 11 different gardens, and numerous tree and plant collections. My desire for “self-care” and a glimpse of beauty has brought me here on a Fall day in 2022. The Los Angeles Arboretum was created in 1947 with California & Los Angeles jointly purchasing 11 acres to create an Arboretum around the land that belonged to “Lucky Baldwin”.

My time spent in nature is soothing and provides space in my mind in order to think clearly about my life. A long 2 mile walk, and glimpse of the various trees, flowers, and wildlife brings forth calmness and helps me remain centered. Nature reminds me of the perfection of this Universe, and that I can trust the process of my life to unfold in divine time. A day spent in the love of nature & the city in which I was born & raised shows myself the unconditional love & self care that I deserve.

Fountain at front area of Arboretum

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