The Gardens at Heather Farm, Local Nonprofit

The Gardens at Heather Farm is an independent nonprofit operating a public garden, education center and special event venue on a picturesque hillside in Walnut Creek, CA. The Gardens' beautiful and serene six-acre property holds numerous gardens home to a diverse array of plants, including a large rose garden, with thousands of fragrant rose booms in every style and color. The Gardens' Youth Education Program brings natural science curriculum to over 15,000 K-5 school children in Contra Costa County, offers nature-oriented summer camp for ages 5-10, and hosts parent-child classes for babies and preschoolers. The Gardens serves as a living classroom showcasing practical application of gardening techniques and nature at work. The Adult Education Program features enriching, garden-based workshops, lectures and demonstrations led by expert instructors throughout the year. The Gardens serves as an inspiring locale for private events, with a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for weddings, parties, memorials, meetings and more. A local gem and nonprofit community resource for over 30 years, The Gardens depends on financial support generated through memberships, donations, grants, fundraisers, volunteering, program fees and rental events. The mission is to enrich the community through the beauty and environmental stewardship of the gardens while providing educational programs and a variety of venues for social and cultural events.