Cornell Botanic Gardens tours offered through October

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Poppies in one of the gardens surrounding the Cornell Botanic Gardens Nevin Welcome Center. Photo: Saga Communications

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Those interested in exploring Cornell’s Botanic Gardens can take a Highlight Tour this Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

A garden guide will lead tours through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center including the Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Bowers Rhododendron Collection, Shady Groundcover Collection, tropical container display, and more.

Tours are free and are offered rain or shine, except in cases of extreme weather.

Find more information on the Visit Ithaca website here.

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