A self-guided tour of water gardens around Des Moines by just add water.
Saturday, July 28th, 2007 | Daytime: 10am to 3pm
| Evening: 8pm to 11pm
T
he just add water Pond Tour is a fund-raising benefit for the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt,
featuring over 20 water gardens all around the Des Moines Metro area.
After registering for this self-guided tour, a packet will be mailed to you, containing addresses, directions,
and descriptions of each of the gardens. Some gardens are only open for daytime or evening viewing only, and some for both,
but these will be clearly noted in the guidebook.
Y
ou can register for the tour at Created In Johnston, located at 6330 Merle Hay Road in Johnston;
Miller Nursery, located at 5155 NW 57th Ave in Johnston; or by contacting just add water directly.
There is a $15 donation fee for adults and children ages 16 and older.
Children age 15 and younger are free with an adult.
W
hy? The Pond Tour benefits Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt through Polk County Conservation.
The Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt covers 10 square miles along the Skunk River,
including 4500 acres of prairies and 500 acres of wetlands.
100% of the money earned will be used for further construction and maintenance of the wetlands.
For more information on Chichaqua, visit www.conservationboard.org.