Public Art Birdhouses
If you walk along the path, you will see many bird and owl houses dotting the landscape. There will also be quail carvings or other subtle homages to wildlife to beautify our stop signs, street signs and corners. These beautiful artworks are donated by Greg Moeller and give our community a unique and welcoming setting.
Click here for an East Bay Times Article on the recent decision by the Lafayette City Council to make our birdhouses public art.
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Contact welcome@hvia.org.
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