Heather Farms (Walnut Creek, CA)
2011 Education Series at The Gardens at Heather Farms (Walnut Creek, CA) Turns out the Heather Farms Garden is not just a beautiful place to visit, it is also a great place to learn! Their 2011 Winter Adult Education Series (you can register online or find out more information at www.GardensHF.org or call 925.947.1678): Botanical Motifs in Silver Clay with Lois Inman Engle, Artemis Designs, Certified Precious Metal Clay Artisan. This is a full day workshop for beginners as well as experienced students. $45 is the average material cost.  The class will take place Saturday, January 15, Time: 9am-5pm.The cost is $55 for GHF (Gardens at Heather Farms) members and $65 for non-members. Ecology for Healthy Gardens with Jennifer Berry, Ecologist and Garden Designer. This workshop combines best ...
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By Terri Adams-Scott, Realtor, Walnut Creek CA Real Estate
(J. Rockcliff, REALTORS)
The Walnut Creek Chamber Art & Wine Festival returns to beautiful Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek!  Date and Times:  Saturday, June 5, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Festival admission is free.   Featuring top-quality music and entertainment on two fully-equipped sound stages.  The festival showcases thousands of distinctive hand-made crafts and works of art from more than 200 artisans, award-winning local and regional wines and micro brews, ethnic and traditional festival fare from local restaurants, loads of children's activities, and two perennial favorites - the Art & Wine Festival Train and the Grape Stomp Competition. Fun for the whole family!  The expanded Children's Area features inflatable jumpies, giant slide, challenging 25-foot rock cl...
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By Terri Adams-Scott, Realtor, Walnut Creek CA Real Estate
(J. Rockcliff, REALTORS)
Walnut Creek, CA...Easter Egg Hunt at Heather Farm. Date:  Saturday, April 3, 2010 Walnut Creek's annual Spring Eggstravaganza at Heather Farm begins at 10:15 a.m. for children through 5th grade. The egg hunt will be held rain or shine and is free of charge, although donations are greatly appreciated.Hotcakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served before the egg hunt at Heather Farm Community Center from 8 to 9:45 a.m.. The cost for the breakfast is $6 per person and is being co-sponsored by the City's Recreation Division and the Walnut Festival Association. Don't forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Spring Bunny. The $1 donation will benefit the Walnut Creek Youth Council. Heather Farm is located at 1540 Marchbanks Dr.., Walnut Creek, CA 94598.  This 102 acre site inclu...
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By Empire Realty Associates Danville, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Lafayette
(Empire Realty Associates)
Bancroft Village Sherry Hutchens is an Empire Realtor who specializes in working with buyers and sellers throughout the Diablo Valley. She especially loves Bancroft Village. I was able to speak to her about this charming community, and this is what she had to say! Q:    Where is Bancroft Village?A:  Bancroft Village is in the heart of residential Walnut Creek, a few moments from downtown via Ygnacio Valley Road.  It's bright, clean, well-kept, and close to everything!  It's bordered by a park and a canal trail, so it's also a great place for people who want active lifestyles close to nature.  Q:  What kind of homes are there?A:  Bancroft Village is a PUD (planned unit development) built in several phases during the 1970s and 1980s. It is made up of 400 townhouses, ranging from 2 bedroom...
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By Terri Adams-Scott, Realtor, Walnut Creek CA Real Estate
(J. Rockcliff, REALTORS)
Heather Farm Community and Recreational Park is situated on 102 acres and located in Walnut Creek, CA.  It's a gorgeous park with views of Mt. Diablo in the background.  The park has a Swim Center, tennis, picnic areas, community center, equestrian center, skate park, off-leash dog park, bike and walking paths, six athletic fields, tot lots, sand volleyball courts, fishing pond, restrooms and connects to the Iron Horse Trail.  It's also the home of the annual Walnut Festival carnival. The Gardens at Heather Farm buttons up to Heather Farm Park.  Established in 1968, the gardens are a living museum, a wildlife habitat, an outdoor classroom and a beautiful place for all to enjoy.  For more information about Walnut Creek and all it has to offer, visit the city's website at www.walnut-creek...
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By Terrylynn Fisher, HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
(Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com)
Did you know*: In 2007 1.2 billion phones were sold worldwide 65,000 tons of phones are thrown away yearly Only 5% of phones are recycled Recycling phones would savae enough energy to power more than 194,000 homes a year (*Source, Environmental Protection Agency) Join us on June 14, 2009 in Heather Farms Park for the Contra Costa County Association of Realtors' First Annual GreenFest. We have a free recycling center where you can recycle your phones, cords, ewaste, shred and dispose of paper waste, etc. The phone recycling can benefit either Phones for Soldiers or Phones for Breast Cancer. 10am - 4pm This FREE event will feature food, music and green vendor sponsors who will provide rebates, incentives, money-saving products and free green products! Art Thomas Locker Room will conduct a...
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By Terrylynn Fisher, HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
(Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com)
Join the Contra Costa Association of Realtors on June 14, 2009 at Heather Farms Park.  We will be walking to benefit the Moses Guillory Perpetual Scholarship Fund and celebrating Green Fest to promote energy efficiency! Click here for a GreenWalk Registration Form.Click here for a GreenFest Sponsorhsip Form. Expect fun, camaraderie, sunshine, a lovely setting, and exercise at the CCAR GreenWalk5K! Participation fee is $20. Registration is at 8am, with snacks, water, a t-shirt and group photos provided for the walk, which begins promptly at 9am. Organize a team for your organization, prizes will be awarded! The CCAR GreenWalk5K benefits the Moses Guillory Perpetual Scholarship Fund. Location: Heather Farms, 301 N. San Carlos Drive in Walnut Creek, California. 8am Registration, 9am GreenW...
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