Events

2009 Aquascape Designs Pond Tour 

When:

July 25, 2009 - July 26, 2009
10:00 AM

Where:

Aqualand - St. Charles

Category:

Pond Tour

Description

Welcome to the 17th annual Parade of Ponds tour the weekend of July 25th-26th. Over 65 tour locations in the western Chicago suburbs showcase a variety of water features in the landscape, from decorative fountains to ecosystem ponds to rainwater harvesting systems, and more. Most of the water features are located in the gardens of private residences and descriptions of each are included in the 2009 Pond Tour ticket booklet.

The tour is self-guided and maps are provided for ease in planning your own personalized tour of the watery landscapes. You can view the water gardens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 26th.

Proceeds from ticket purchases benefit the Aquascape Foundation, a not-for-profit 501 3C organization dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for the world-wide water crisis. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the Aquascape Water Gardening Store located at 901 Aqualand Way in St. Charles, and at various garden centers in DuPage and Kane counties.

The Aquascape Water Gardening Store will be open for the duration of the tours and staff will be on hand to answer any questions, provide directions, and serve refreshments. Tours of “AquaTerra,” the nearby home of Aquascape owner and CEO, Greg Wittstock, will be available only by exclusive shuttle departing from the store. The Wittstock residence showcases a 1-acre ecosystem pond, walking path through the impressive grounds, and a stunning Pondless® Waterfall located at the entrance to the home.

For more information on Aquascape’s 17th annual Parade of Ponds tour call (630) 659-2057. For information on the Aquascape Foundation, visit www.aquascapeinc.com/aquascape-foundation and for information on Aquascape water features and water gardening in general, log onto www.aquascapeinc.com.

Ticket Purchase Locations:

• Aquascape Water Gardening Store, 901 Aqualand Way, St. Charles (630) 659-2057
• Blue Goose Market, 300 S. Second St, St. Charles (630) 584-0900
• The Growing Place, 25W471 Plank Rd, Naperville (630) 355-4000
• Lurvey’s Garden Center, 2550 E. Dempster St, DesPlaines (847) 299-8333
• Schaefer Greenhouse, 120 S. Lake St, Montgomery (630) 896-1936
• Sid’s Greenhouses, 10926 Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills (708) 974-4500
• Wannemakers, 1940 Ogden Av, Downer's Grove (630) 852-0700
• Wasco Nursery, 41W781 Route 64, St. Charles (630) 584-4424
• Wild Birds Unlimited, 1601 Ogden Av, Lisle (630) 968-6332
• Aspen Valley Landscape Supply (3 locations)
  ~ 2525 Higgins Rd, Elgin (847) 426-0072
  ~ 13148 W. 159th St, Homer Glen (708) 301-8764
  ~ 600 S. Chestnut, Park City (847) 623-6022

Pond Tour Dates/Time:
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

Cost: $15