Upcoming CNPS SCV Events and Activities - December 19, 2023

[CNPS-SCV News]

Dear friends,
Check out our chapter's upcoming events:

[1] Edgewood Restoration
Friday, December 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/3278/-/friday-edgewood-restoration

Contact Friday leader Paul Heiple at weed-warriors-coord @ friendsofedgewood.org

The Edgewood Weed Warriors operate under a permit issued to the Friends of Edgewood. They meet regularly to remove invasive plants at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, thereby allowing for greater biodiversity, natural habitats, and those beautiful wildflower displays that everyone enjoys.

The Weed Warriors normally meet at 9:00 AM on Friday throughout the year and on Wednesday afternoons during daylight savings time. Special sessions may be added with notice given at the beginning of the month.

Notice of the meeting location and time for each session is sent to the Weed Warrior email group each week - do not go to the park and expect to find the weeding group if you are not on the email list. If you wish to be added to the Weed Warriors email, contact the Weed Warrior program coordinator, Paul Heiple, at weed-warriors-coord @ friendsofedgewood.org.

New weeders must fill out forms before they come out. Contact vc @ friendsofedgewood.org for the form to fill out.

Sturdy gloves are recommended; you might also want to bring sunscreen, water, a hat, layered clothing and wear long sleeves/pants. Location varies - join the email group to receive weekly notices.

[2] Habitat Restoration at Lake Cunningham
Saturday, December 23, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/events/297737644/

VENUE: Native Garden Parking Lot

Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. During the summer months, we remove invasives throughout the park. Meeting place may change from one week to the next.

First timers: please follow directions in this meetup to get to the native garden. It is a very large park (200 acres) with two entrances. You want to head to the Google map pin for "Lake Cunningham Native Garden".

Wear a hat, gloves, and sturdy garden shoes. Bring plenty of fluids and hydrate often. We start with a 5-minute orientation, then walk to the site, so please be on time.

First-timers: Bring a signed waiver form available at https://lakecunninghamnativegarden.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/2021-volunteer-service-agreement-adoptapark-version.pdf

Workdays are sometimes rescheduled or canceled. Always RSVP to confirm, and check the latest updates Friday night. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP so we know and wait-listers get a chance.

[3] Habitat Restoration at Cataldi Park
Saturday, December 23, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Cataldi Park, 2900 Cataldi Dr, San Jose
https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/events/297738968/

Join us to restore habitat in Cataldi Park, San Jose. We will be planting native plants in a mulched area of the park. A total of 600 "plugs" will be planted by the end of November.

Wear a hat and garden shoes and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Work gloves will be provided.

First-timers: Please bring a signed waiver form available at https://lakecunninghamnativegarden.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/2021-volunteer-service-agreement-adoptapark-version.pdf

Workdays are sometimes rescheduled or canceled. Always RSVP to confirm and check the latest updates Friday night. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP so we know and wait-listers get a chance.

Here are some events from other chapters and organizations:

[4] Escape the Holiday Madness - by Midpen
Saturday, December 23, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Picchetti Ranch Preserve
https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/escape-holiday-madness-0

Escape the holiday crowds! There's a wide variety of plant communities in the Bay Area and many are found in this preserve. Join Docent Naturalists Martin Manley and Linda Smith for a moderately-paced hike on the Orchard Loop and Zinfandel trails to discuss how plant communities adapt to their unique environments. Bring lunch or a snack. At the end of the trip, you'll have the option for wine tasting on your own at the Picchetti Winery.

[5] A Road Less Traveled - by Midpen
Monday, December 25, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Skyline Ridge Preserve
https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/road-less-traveled-0

Discover a section of the former road to Page’s Mill with Docent Naturalists Stella Yang and Stephen Buckhout on a short out-and-back hike on Old Page Mill Trail. This is a leisurely to moderately-paced hike through mixed evergreen forest and chaparral studded with sandstone rock outcrops. You may see some small waterfalls if there has been winter rain. Anticipate an elevation gain of 500 feet on the return leg, and a short stop for a snack break.

Questions?  Do not reply to this email - instead, please direct your questions to: info @ cnps-scv.org.

For more information about chapter activities, be sure to check the latest Blazing Star and our chapter website - cnps-scv.org. We also recommend joining our Meetup group to receive a notification when we schedule new activities, including field trips.  Not a member of CNPS yet? Join here.

California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter
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