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Welcome To The Heart of Texas Water & Society 2018 Annual Parade of June 2nd and 3rd Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ● Saturday Night 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM ● Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM ● Please check individual ponds for SPECIAL viewing times

2 Tips for Pleasurable What is the Heart of Take a Break Lunch time is a great time to Texas Water Touring take a break, regroup, and make adjustments to your plan. A break from intensive pond touring Plan Your Route Before you start your tour, will increase your energy level and mental get familiar with the ponds on the tour and then The HOTWGPS is a group of people alertness. make a list of those you would like to see. who share a common interest in the Bring a Map in Addition to those pro- Drink plenty of water It is hot this time care and feeding of , water , of the year; therefore, it is very important to and the tranquility and the beauty of the vided Although directions to each pond are drink plenty of water. Because you will be out- . contained inside, you may need a more detailed side all day, be sure to stay hydrated. area map. A GPS unit can be quite helpful. We are a not-for-profit organization Relax and Enjoy You may not be able to with the following objectives: Wear Sun Protection It is very easy to get a visit every pond on this tour. Don’t feel you ● To promote, create and enlarge sunburn viewing our ponds so take appropriate have to be in a rush to visit them all. Spend the hobby of Water , to protective measures. quality time at each pond. disseminate information about Water Wear Comfortable Clothes and Shoes Gardening and to engage in educational This event is casual and the weather is hot. Wear and social activities related to Water shoes that are safe and comfortable. You will be 1507 Wooded Acres Drive Gardening (/Pondering). walking on gravel, wood, flagstone, grass, and Waco, TX 76710 other uneven surfaces. ● To encourage a greater appreciation 254-741-9630 and interest in water . Bring and Use a Camera Pictures are a Store Hours M-F 10-6, ● To stimulate the study and culture of great way to keep a record of the things you like Sat 9-5 aquatic plants, fish, water gardens and and dislike about the water gardens, ponds and ponds. surrounding landscaping. We Bring and People Together ● To disseminate information and help Bring a Friend or Two A friend will not on- to the members. ly keep you company but, can make driving easi- ● To enjoy discussions about our er for you by helping with reading the map. ponds, lives and have a good time enjoying each other’s company. The HOTWGPS meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. See our Website HOTWGPS.COM for de- tails.

2 3 A BIG THANK YOU to the following businesses for donating money, gift cards or plants, and helping us by selling tickets for the Heart of Texas Water Gardens and Pond Society’s 2018 PARADE OF PONDS

GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Wild Birds Unlimited ** North Waco Tropical Fish * Keith ACE Hardware 254-741-9630 254-753-7900 254-666-2520 1507 Wooded Acres, Waco, TX 1521 N. 15th St., Waco, TX 1424 Hewitt Dr., Waco, TX The and Barrera’s Nursery and Keith ACE Hardware Store ** Co. * 254-932-5150 254-776-0950 254-666-9806 303 4th St., Valley Mills, TX 8100 Woodway Dr., Waco, TX 201 Sun Valley Rd., Hewitt, TX Keith ACE Hardware Keith ACE Hardware ** Bonnie’s 254-857-8010 254-836-5263 254-799-7909 201 N. I-35 Frontage Rd., Lorena, TX 9701 Salem Way, Waco, TX 5198 Lane, Waco, TX Keith ACE Hardware Hill Country Water Gardens Landscape Supply & Nursery ** 254-840-2834 254-753-7900 512-260-5050 408 W. McGregor Dr., 1900 W. Loop 340, Waco, Tx 1407 N. Bell Blvd., Cedar Park, TX McGregor, TX

Greenlife Nursery ** Robinson Greenhouse 254-776-2400 254-662-0311 1312 N. New Road, Waco, TX 628 N. Robinson Dr., Robinson, TX Classic Canyon Ranch **

** Donated $100 * Donated $50 3 4

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Susan’s Pond Bevil’s Pond 107 Whistling Wind Trl, McGregor 251 Cross Creek Rd., McGregor Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Sunday Only - 12:00- 5:00pm Sunday 12 to 5PM

This pond has a beautiful and was built in Originally built in 2001 with the help of friends and 2002 by Keith Talbot. It is the home of many gold- neighbors this pond is an irregular oval, approximate- ly 8’ x 10’ and 3’ deep. A tractor was used to dig the fish and frogs. Water lilies and lotus decorate the hole and carpet pads the liner. An antique claw foot pond which is surrounded by jasmine. The yard is bathtub provides a bio-veggie filter system. In 2015 beautifully decorated with magnolia and oak trees the pond experienced a “Fixer Upper”, 7,ooo pounds and surrounded with colors. of rocks now edge the pond and create the waterfall. A filtration system of barrels, rocks and sand was add- Directions: Take Hwy 84 west towards McGregor. ed to improve water quality. A Evolution ES 4500 Turn left onto Sunwest Blvd., turn right onto Stage- pump circulates the 2900 gallons of water twice an line Dr. ,turn left onto Whistling Wind Trail it’s the hour. The pond is home to , and frogs. fourth house on the right. Directions: Take Hwy 84 west towards McGregor. Turn Left onto Oak Creek Circle and then left onto Cross Creek Rd.

4 5 3 4 5 TJ’s Pond Lisa’s Pond Kathy’s Ponds 906 West 10th St. McGregor 7959 Ivy Rd., Moody 1161 La Motte Dr., Troy Saturday 9 to 5, Sunday 12-5 Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Sunday 12 to 5PM Sunday 12 to 5PM

In 2015 , I saw a backyard pond and loved it, so I got This pond is worth the drive to Troy!!! Please note: a book on backyard ponds. I gathered rock from eve- Take a drive to the country to see this whimsical It’s only open for viewing on Saturday and Saturday rywhere I went to start my dream pond. After four backyard on six acres with two ponds and a frog . night. It’s a 6,000 gallon pond with skimmer, veggie days (300 gallons) of digging, which I did all by my- These ponds were self built by the owner and are 175 filter and rock waterfall. The veggie filter is full of self, I was ready to put it together. I laid the plastic and 250 gallons, containing large gold fish, shub- water celery, violet stem , elephant ears and yerba liner down and put the rocks around the edge of the unkins, fantails and koi. The frog bog houses cricket, manza. The pond is stocked with koi and red tail min- pond. I then picked out , plants and (joy, bull and leopard frogs, a or two and numerous nows. The entire backyard is landscaped, including a joy) fish. I make changes every year on one thing or plants. The yard is home to bluebirds, jays, inca greenhouse, flowerbeds, herb garden, vegetable gar- another with fountains or plants. doves, dragonflies, butterflies and hummingbirds. den, fairy gardens, succulents, palm trees, banana Landscaping is designed with nature in mind and has trees and a gorgeous . During the There is nothing more relaxing than to sit in the shade been certified by the National Wildlife Federation for night tour the yard is lit with white and colored lights, listening to the waterfall and watching the fish swim- providing food, shelter and a place to raise young. so relaxing you’ll never want to leave! ming. At night the leopard frogs and toads come out and start their singing. The birds that the pond attracts Directions: From McGregor take Hwy 317 to Directions: From Moody take FM107 to Eddy and are such a joy, also. It has become a beautiful, tran- Moody. From the stop light drive 4.2 miles to Ivy then take I-35 South., staying on the access road for quil place to relax and enjoy. Road and turn left. The house is one half mile on the 4.5 miles and then turn right onto Big Elm Rd. Take right. the next right onto Old 81 and then the first left back Directions: Take Hwy 84 West to McGregor, turn onto Big Elm. Take the next left onto Old Troy and left onto Hwy 317, turn right onto W. 9th St, turn left then the next right onto LaMotte Dr. Watch for the onto S. Madison St. and Right on W. 10th St., turn left yellow pond tour signs. onto S. Van Buren and then right back onto W. 10th.

5 6 6 7 8 Ron and Rose’s Ponds Lloyd and Valerie’s Pond Harv and Georgia’s Ponds 408 Cindy Lane, Lorena 906 Warren Rd., Lorena 700 Fox Ridge Rd., Lorena Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Saturday 9 to 5, Sunday 12-5 Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Sunday 12 to 5PM Sunday 12 to 5PM

The Haft’s first pond was about 14 years ago, a small Drive out to Lorena and enjoy our 1500 gallon pond This backyard oasis has two 6,000 gallon ponds, two 600-700 gallon affair. It has since been expanded to a and lovely backyard. The pond has a waterfall and is with that flow into the lower pond, couple of tributary ponds with waterfalls added and next to our patio and is surrounded by beautiful green and a mega waterfall cascading into the upper pond. then two years ago added a 7,000 gallon that plants. A large 4’ X 24’ X 24” deep bog with two waterfalls is 12’ by 16’ and 5’ deep. In all there are four con- and a also flow into the upper pond. The birds, nected ponds, ranging from the large one down to 100 Directions: Take Old Lorena Rd., FM 2837, west to frogs, fish and dragonflies love their aquatic environ- gallons, plus two little that are at the head of Warren Rd and turn right. ment as we do. small streams. One pond is a settling tank to collect Directions: Take FM 2837, Old Lorena Rd., west to sediment and waste. A swimming pool filter is used Chapel Road and turn left. Go 1.2 miles and turn left to keep the water clear. The sand filter drives the wa- onto Belver Rd., go to the Y intersection and bear left terfall above the koi pond onto Fox Ridge Rd. Go to the first driveway on the Directions: From Troy take I-35 north and take the right. first Lorena Exit. Turn left at the stop sign and cross the bridge onto Bordon St. At the second stop sign after the interstate turn left onto Old Lorena Rd., FM 2837. Take the first left onto Williams Dr. and then the second left onto Cindy Lane.

6 7 9 10 11 Bev’s Pond John and Jan’s Pond John and Susan’s Pond 520 Meadow Mountain Drive, Wa- 111 Twisted Oak Lane, Crawford 205 Lake Drive, China Spring co Saturday 9 to 5, Sunday 12-5 Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Sunday 12 to 5PM

Welcome to a one acre oasis of beautifully Come out to the country and enjoy a beautiful above This 1000 gallon pond will give you the feel of a landscaped yard with a 550+ gallon pond on the side ground water garden oasis. It is surrounded by a Tropical Island with assorted water plants, a waterfall of a beautiful patio. A large Bronze Heron spitter uniquely landscaped yard including fruit trees, vegeta- with bog, additional aeration and gold fish. a pond sculpture and a waterfall are nestled in the rock patio bles, grape vines and much more. Bring the kids and side courtyard with arbor and fan palms accent this with a wisteria covered . There are many in- experience the joy of true country living. We have back yard escape. teresting and unique features to this yard and pond to chickens, wild rabbits, deer and a natural bird sanctu- make you want to take the drive. ary. We have a 2,400 gallon, 2-tiered pond with a Directions: Take Chapel Rd. towards Hewitt. Go to waterfall. It is a home to many koi, large goldfish and Directions: Go North on Highway 6, past the High- the first Meadow Mountain Drive (across from Chapel frogs. Don't miss the serenity of hundreds of rolling way 185 intersection where there is a traffic signal Park) and turn left. Drive to the house at the end with wooded acres with a view of a beautiful lake as our light. Drive on Highway 6 for 1.8 more miles to the Angel statue in the front. Follow the driveway to backdrop. the backyard. Baylor Camp Road. Turn right and go another 0.9 miles to the main entrance of Woodfield subdivision. Directions: Continue on Twisted Oak Lane and turn Turn right on Twisted Oak Lane and it is the 6th right onto Baylor Camp Rd., when you come to a T house on the left. bear left to stay on Baylor Camp Rd., when you come to the stop sign turn right to stay on Baylor Camp Rd., at China Spring Rd., FM1637, turn left and go 4.8 miles and turn left onto Bend of the Bosque. Turn Left onto Lake Dr.

7 8 12 13 14 Charlie and Barbara’s Pond Jerry and Doris’s Ponds Ken and Ann’s Pond 928 Talbert Ranch Rd, China Spring 3200 Village Park, Waco 3724 Greenleaf Drive, Waco Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Saturday 9 to 5 Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Sunday 12 to 5PM

This 3,500 gallon upper and lower pond with three A corner waterfall and rock ledge grace this pretty This backyard paradise, situated high over Lake Wa- waterfalls and a stream has been built with over 80% backyard pond at the patio’s edge. Adjacent to the co, is a dream setting for two gorgeous ponds connect- recycled materials, including the bridge, liner, under- Koi pond is a 600 gallon water garden with fancy ed by a meandering stream. The upper pond located liner, waterfall, spouter and the majority of goldfish. Large brightly colored Koi, shipped in by the edge of the has a waterfall that cascades the rock. The pond ecosystem provides every chang- from Hawaii, are now at home in Waco. You must ing interest - birds, butterflies, bullfrogs, koi, gold- see the unique and complex filtration system of this into the pond and then flows down a stream that feeds fish, aquatic plants and landscaping. At night, the 5,000 gallon pond, the water is crystal clear. the lower pond. A large bog provides a natural back- pond highlights the waterfall and accents the drop for the lower pond. Water from the bog spills pond sides with wavelike rippling effects coming Directions: Take China Spring Rd., FM 1637, back over a six foot wide spillway into the lower pond. from the spouter fountain. to Waco and turn right on Lake Shore Dr. Go to MacArthur Dr. and turn left, go one block and turn Directions: Go back to Lake Shore Drive and turn Directions: Take China Spring Rd., FM1637, back left onto Village Park. left. Go to Greenleaf Drive and turn right and contin- the way you came and then turn left onto E. Cougar ue on to 3724 which will be on the left. Lane. Go to Talbert Ranch Rd. and turn right.

8 9 15 16 17 Spencer’s Pond Robinson Greenhouse Barrera’s Nursery 3512 Kenwood Dr., Robinson 628 N. Robinson Dr., Robinson 201 Sun Valley Blvd., Hewitt Saturday 9 to 5, 8:30-10:30PM Saturday 9 to 5, Sunday 12-5 Saturday 9 to 5, Sunday 12-5 Sunday 12 to 5PM

The main 2,000 gallon pond was hand dug nearly four In addition to hundreds of flowers, plants and trees This tree shaded 800 gallon pond, with its gently years ago, while the upper bog, waterfall and stream this beautiful nursery has a 12’ x 6’ pond that is 3’ trickling waterfall, welcomes visitors at the entrance were added later on. About a dozen types of water deep, with a flagstone ledge about a foot above of Barrera’s. It is 12’ x 8’ x3’ deep, with over 50 plants and lily pads dot the entire area. Several other ground. It is home to koi and specializes in aquatic multi-colored Koi. Barrera’s offers flowers, tree, ponds are nearby in the yard, along with a sensory/ supplies, bog and marginal plants, water lilies, lotus, shrubs, pavers, stone, gravel, fountains and outdoor herb garden, and succulents galore! soil and fertilizer. ornaments. Directions: Go back to Lake Shore Dr. and turn right Directions: Turn Left onto Garden Dr. Turn right Directions: Turn right back onto Robinson Dr., Stay on Lake Shore and it will turn into Valley Mills onto Robinson Dr., Hwy 77 and go 1.4 Miles, it will Hwy 77 and go 2.0 miles to Moonlight Dr. and turn Dr. Continue on Valley Mills Dr. and then turn right be on the right. right . Continue on for 9.0 miles (Note: at I-35 onto New Road. Take New Road past I-35, at Old Moonlight Dr. will change to S. Hewitt Dr.) Turn Robinson Rd. New Road becomes Garden Dr., go right onto Sun Valley Dr. and it will be on the left. four blocks and turn left onto Kenwood.

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