June is a busy month at Leach Botanical Garden, filled with classes, garden tours and music. Melissa Gannon will lead Exploring Watercolor, Monday, June 19, 9:30 am-12 pm. Suitable for all skill levels, attendees will learn to paint what they see, creating beautiful watercolors mixing colors and using washes. For those who like to plan ahead, she’ll also be teaching the class July 14.
Find out what’s new at the garden Thursday, June 8, 10:30-11:30 am with Horticulture Director Adam Hart. During a casual stroll through the Garden, he’ll show visitors what’s in bloom, new additions, upcoming projects and more, with lots of time for answering questions. The walk takes place rain or shine, so dress for the weather and wear shoes appropriate for gravel trails, slopes and stairs.
Docent-led tours take place every Saturday 10:30-11:30 am as well as Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16, 1-2 pm. Trained volunteer docents will lead a walk that visits the Stone Cabin and Outdoor Fireplace built by Jon and Lila Leach in 1932. Learn about the Garden’s history, heritage trees, seasonal plants of interest, the “Back 5” habitat restoration area and more. Tours dependent on tour guide availability and weather; registrants will be notified if a tour is cancelled.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a unique and elevated experience during the Tree Top Children’s Concert Wednesday, June 21, 5-7:30 pm. The after-hours concert takes place on the Aerial Tree Walk with a special area available for the kiddos to dance along in the Upper Garden’s Covered Arbor. Spread out your picnic blanket or bring a concert style chair to enjoy a summer evening with performers Tallulah’s Daddy and Jessa Campbell & the Saplings.
Finishing out the month, Florence Dezeix will be playing her harp informally Thursday, June 29, 1-3 pm. Find her on the East Terrace of the Manor House, weather permitting.
For more about all the Garden’s happenings and event registration, visit leachgarden.org. The Garden is open Tuesday-Friday 10 am-5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am-4 pm at 6704 SE 122nd Ave.
