Annual aquatic pond tour takes place May 19

| 16 May 2012 | 06:02

WARWICK — The sounds of cascading waterfalls, the flash of hardy koi and goldfish and the beauty of aquatic blooms will be part of Garden State Koi & Aquatic Center’s annual pond tour this Saturday, May 19.

The backyard gardens open at 1 p.m. and will remain open until 6 p.m. Attendees on the self-guided tour will be treated to waterscapes highlighted by waterfalls, koi, Pondless Waterfalls and aquatic plantings.

Stops on the tour will also feature a rainwater capture system, a sustainable water feature and low-voltage LED Lighting.

The tour will conclude with a customer appreciation reception at the home of Nancy and Thomas Smith in Wantage, N.J., from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information or to get a free map of the tour stops, contact Garden State Koi & Aquatic Center at 845-651-4100. The business is located at 657 Route 94 in Warwick.