The Virginia Robinson Gardens Children’s Program

An accomplished finance executive in Los Angeles, Allison Clago brings more than three decades of experience to her position as a managing director of investments for Wedbush Securities. Outside of her professional life, Allison Clago stands out as an active philanthropist who supports groups and institutions such as the Virginia Robinson Gardens.

Founded in 1911, the Virginia Robinson Gardens originally belonged to the estate of wealthy department store magnates Virginia and Harry Robinson. Throughout the 20th century, the estate played host to legendary Hollywood parties featuring guests such as Charlie Chaplin, Elvis Presley, and Marlene Dietrich before Virginia Robinson bequeathed the gardens to Los Angeles County in 1977. Today, the gardens are open to the public and host a range of programs, including a children’s educational program.

A science-based learning program for students in second through fifth grades, the Children’s Program offers free tours for groups of up to 42 students from Tuesday through Friday of each week. In addition to the tours, the program comprises interactive learning activities about botany and ecology as well as educational discussions about the sources of the food we eat.

The Virginia Robinson Gardens is a state-approved field trip destination. To learn more, please visit www.robinsongardens.org/childrens-program.