Annual Topeka Pond Tour
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The tour consists of about 10 water gardens in the Topeka area. You will receive booklet of ponds and gardens to tour on your own. 9am-3pm.
Annual Topeka Pond Tour
Phone : 785-364-3046 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : fdgruver@earthlink.net
Web: www.tawgs.org
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