Upcoming CNPS SCV Events and Activities - July 8, 2026
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CNPS-SCV News
Jul 8, 2026, 8:09:24 PMJul 8
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Dear Friends,
Check out our chapter's upcoming events:
[1] CNPS-SCV Events
(a) Online Plant Sale
Monday, July 13 at 12:00 am to Tuesday, July 14 at 11:59 pm
A CNPS SCV Nursery online plant sale will be held July 13 and 14 with scheduled pickup on Saturday, July 18 at the Peninsula Conservation Center in Palo Alto during our Seed and Cutting Exchange. Please do not purchase plants from this sale if you are not able to schedule a pickup time on Saturday, July 18. On July 13 and 14, you can go to the online store and make your purchases: CNPS SCV Nursery Online Store.
[2] Volunteers Needed
CNPS SCV is a volunteer-run organization. Please consider if you have time to keep events running smoothly by filling this vital role.
(a) Seeking a Treasurer
The Treasurer is a key part of the leadership team within a vibrant, inclusive, and science-based non-profit organization. A dedication to the mission of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and the requisite skills for this position—like numerical proficiency, careful attention to detail, and reliability—are vital. Although prior financial experience is advantageous, it is not mandatory. The Treasurer serves as a member of the Chapter’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and is required to participate in Board meetings. Monthly meetings are held via Zoom, except for March, when an in-person meeting takes place to finalize the annual budget.For more information, please contact Radhika Thekkath at cnpsr...@gmail.com.
[3] Chapter Restoration Activities
RSVP is required for all Chapter restoration activities, along with signed waiver forms. Please see the individual listings for details.
(a) Habitat Restoration at Alum Rock Park
Monday, July 13, at 8:30 am
Location: Alum Rock Park, San Jose (meeting spot varies; email contact provided on page)
Come help us weed non-native, invasive plants at this natural gem of San Jose. Our habitat restoration efforts allow the native plants to “come to light.” Forms and reservations are required to volunteer. For the Monday/Wednesday workdays, the meeting spot varies, so please contact Todd Hayes at ultra...@gmail.com for more information and instructions on where to park.
(b) Edgewood Restoration
Wednesday July 8, 5:30 pm
Friday July 10, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve (Redwood City)
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders. To participate, join the email list and sign the electronic volunteer agreement, by sending an email to weed-warr...@friendsofedgewood.org.
(c) Habitat Restoration at Cataldi Park
Saturday, July 11, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Cataldi Park — 1797 Bethany Ave, San Jose
Join us to restore habitat in Cataldi Park, San Jose. We are planting and maintaining native plants in a 1/2-acre area of the park off Bethany Ave. Activities include planting, pruning, sheet mulching, irrigation setup, and general maintenance. Spring is the time for controlling weeds and taking care of the young saplings.
(d) Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park
Saturday, July 11, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Briarwood Drive & Wawona Drive, San Jose
Volunteers meet at the garden on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am, weather permitting, for weeding, watering and other maintenance activities. Occasionally there will be other tasks such as mulching and planting. Community volunteers, including families with children over 6, are always welcome!
[4] Other Chapters & Organizations
(a) From crisis to conservation: Empowering action for biodiversity (Yerba Buena Chapter, San Francisco)
Thursday, July 9 · 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: San Francisco County Fair Building· 1199 9th Avenue, Recreation Room San Francisco, CA 94122
We are living in extraordinary times that can challenge our ability to feel hopeful about the future. To meet this moment, California Native Plant Society has launched two ambitious multi-year biodiversity campaigns: a conservation campaign focused on saving native plants in their natural habitats, and an urban biodiversity campaign that aims to transform the built environment with native plants. In this talk, we’ll discuss the virtuous cycle of hope and action, and where the native plant movement can have the greatest impacts, now and for future generations.Dr. Jun Bando is the executive director of the CNPS. She earned her Ph.D. in ecology from UC Davis and her professional background includes work in public policy, higher education, foreign affairs, and national security.
(b) Coyote Creek Visitors Center BioBlitz (Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful)
Saturday, July 11, 9am - 11:30am
Location: Coyote Creek Visitors Center, 19245 Malaguerra Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. At a BioBlitz, scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together to get an overall count of the plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms that live in a place.The space we will be at is a safe haven for many species of plants and animals right along Coyote Creek. Join Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful and partners in cataloging and documenting all of the wildlife that reside there. We will have experts in various fields to help guide participants through all the cool plants and wildlife.
(c) Big History, Small Preserve (Midpen)
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 4:00 pm, - 6:30 pm
Location: Thornewood Preserve.Meet at the Thornewood Parking Area on La Honda Road. From I-280, take the Highway 84/Woodside Road exit. Follow Highway 84/Woodside Road through Woodside and then to a junction with Portola Road at 3.3. miles. Bear right to stay on Highway 84, now La Honda Road. At 4.9 miles from Highway 280, turn left at a brick wall marked 895-897; look for the Midpen sign just inside this gate.
Docent Naturalists Olga and Tony Bright look forward to sharing both the rich history and the diversity of plants along the Bridle and Schilling trails in this smaller preserve. Even on a midsummer’s afternoon day, the trails tend to stay cooler since you’ll be hiking beneath the redwood canopy. Though this exploration is moderately-paced, there are a couple of steep inclines.
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