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Open Days Program Garden Tour - North Shore

July 17: Self-guided tours of private gardens, open to benefit the Garden Conservancy.

On July 17, explore three private gardens in Lake Forest, Mettawa, and Winnetka, open to the public for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. No reservations required; rain or shine. Featuring flower-filled window boxes, a ravine garden, a boxwood knot garden, native meadow restorations, a butterfly garden, and a walled English-style garden. Begin at Mettawa Manor, 25779 St. Mary's Road, Mettawa, or see website for additional locations; 10 a.m. (ending times vary). Admission is $7 per garden; children 12 & under free. See www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, 1-888-842-2442.

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