A Birthday Party for Our Lea’s Oak
April 26, 2024 @ 5:00PM — 7:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
The Civic Garden Center: 2715 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45206 Get Directions
What better way to spend Arbor Day than at a birthday party for a tree?
The Lea’s Oak that graces the corner of our brick patio is possibly the CGC’s best kept secret. You won’t find it listed in most plant guides, and it's not for sale at any nursery. It was found many years ago by Cornelius J. Hauck and transplanted onto the grounds of Sooty Acres (now Hauck Botanic Gardens). This tree is a true Cincinnati native that has witnessed our community grow and change.
This year, our Lea’s Oak turns 75 (that’s young in oak years), and we’re throwing a party to celebrate! At this social-hour-plus-lecture, you'll learn the secrets of this unique species that has charmed and fascinated horticulturalists since the 1700s and help us honor Hauck’s legacy. We'll have snacks, special beverages and (of course) cake!
In lieu of gifts, please consider making a donation in honor of the Lea's Oak. We'll use it to continue to be good stewards to the land in our care.