Autumn landscape tour at Grey Towers

Posted 8/21/12

MILFORD, PA — Autumn leaves will be on display for the annual fall landscape tour at Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Tpk., on Saturday, October 18, at 1:30 p.m.

“Evolution of …

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Autumn landscape tour at Grey Towers

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MILFORD, PA — Autumn leaves will be on display for the annual fall landscape tour at Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Tpk., on Saturday, October 18, at 1:30 p.m.

“Evolution of the Grey Towers Landscape: Autumn in Cornelia’s Gardens” will feature the foliage displays of native shrubs, Japanese maple and European copper beeches planted by Gov. Gifford Pinchot, among other favorites. Grey Towers horticulturist Elizabeth Hawke will provide an inside look at how some of the landscape plants, trees and buildings were incorporated into the design of the 1886-French Chateauesque mansion estate by the Pinchot family.

This program differs from regular public tours because the entire program will be focused on the exterior grounds of the estate. New this year is a feature to help visitors identify more than 30 trees on the estate. The trees have ID signs with QR (quick response) codes that visitors can scan with their digital devices for more information.

Group size is limited, and pre-registration is suggested. Regular tour fees apply. Participants can tour the mansion for half-price following the landscape tour with a special tour package price. Participants should meet in the visitor pavilion in the Grey Towers parking lot. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. For more information or to pre-register, call 570/296-9630 or send an email to greytowers@fs.fed.us.

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