About the Tour
When: Saturday, June 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Eastern Time, regardless of the weather (aka rain or shine)
Where: Four residential yards in the Boalsburg area. Addresses, a map, and additional instructions will be provided to those who register. If you registered and didn't receive an email, be sure to check your spam/junk folder!
What: Self-guided tour of private yards whose owners have embraced ecologically friendly landscaping practices, including shrinking their lawns, emphasizing native plants, and use of sustainable practices.
Why: To inspire and empower others in the Centre Region to adopt habitat-friendly landscaping approaches.
Cost: In lieu of a ticket fee, we hope you will consider supporting our partners with a suggested donation of $10 per person. You do not have to donate in order to attend, and any donation amount is welcome.
How: Registration is required and has already reached capacity. We recommend joining the waiting list and we'll let you know if a spot becomes available.
Tour Etiquette & Tips
Visit gardens only on June 10, 2023, within the stated hours (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon)
Leave your pets at home.
Please carpool if possible, or bike in. Parking is quite limited at some sites.
Park only in designated parking areas, and don't block driveways.
Photos for personal use are fine. Professional (for-profit) photography should be discussed with host.
Do not take cuttings or seeds from plantings.
Stay in designated pathways and walkways - please don't walk through planted beds or places the host has designated as off-limits.
Please refrain from smoking while touring gardens.
If you need to use the restroom during the tour, please use public restrooms (locations will be provided to people who register). Bathrooms are not available at the tour sites.
Don't forget: water, sunscreen, sensible shoes that can get wet, hat/sunglasses, and pen/paper or smartphone for any notes you may want to take.
For those bringing children, their safety and compliance with tour etiquette is your responsibility.