Public Tours

Join Scott Hoelscher, Head Gardener, for an informative tour exploring the fascinating plants and rich history of Leach Botanical Garden. The outing includes a visit to the historic Stone Cabin located on the south side of Johnson Creek. Feel free to engage with Scott as he gladly addresses your gardening inquiries along the way. Please Note: We walk rain or shine. Dress for the weather and wear shoes appropriate for gravel trails, slopes and stairs.

Members: $5; Non-Members: $13 (includes admission).

Are you fascinated by different architectural styles and the connections between landscaping and the built environment? This tour highlights the upper garden design and the unique architecture of the garden's built environment, visits the historic Manor House and Stone Cabin, and features noteworthy garden plants throughout the garden. Free with Garden Admission: $8 beginning on April 1st.

About your Guide: CiCi Polson is a retired nurse-midwife and Master Gardener.  She has been a Leach Garden Friends board member since 2016 and has been leading tours in the garden since 2021.  She is an architectural and design enthusiast and a self-described plant nerd.

Would you like to learn more about the garden while exploring the Aerial Tree Walk, woodsy pathways, and creekside habitat? You’ll see what’s currently in bloom, meet the garden’s four heritage trees, learn about Lilla and John Leach’s botanical adventures, and visit the historic Stone Cabin. Free with Garden admission: $8 beginning on April 1st.

About your guide:  Jill Hrdlicka is a retired educator who loves the outdoors, has a passion for history and gardening, and loves sharing the interconnected architecture and landscape of the garden. Jill enjoys weaving the stories of the past with the present while exploring the seasonal beauty of nature.