Big Bugs at Leu Gardens

Harry P. Leu Gardens presents David Rogers’ Big Bugs, an outdoor exhibit of gargantuan insect sculptures displayed throughout the gardens from January 15 – April 15, 2016.  The exhibit will feature 10 larger than life insects made from all natural materials such as wood, bark and twigs.  Various woods such as willow, red cedar, black walnut and black locust are used to create these massive insects. The materials along with the design give the sculptures a sense of motion.  Imagine seeing giant ants as long as 25 ft. and weighing 725 lbs each look like they are marching across the grass or as you walk along a path encounter a 12 ft. spider in its web!    Leu Gardens will be offering special classes and programs on these amazing insects and green gardening during the exhibit, including Bug-A-Palooza on January 30, 2016.  Bug-A-Palooza is a fun-filled event with hands on experience for families.  Our goal is to educate the benefits of bugs and conservation.  Bugs are vital to our environment and each has a unique role from pollinators to predators.  Thanks to the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs grant and the Friends of Leu Gardens for their generous support of this project.