Upcoming CNPS SCV Events and Activities - May 20, 2026
6 views
Skip to first unread message
CNPS-SCV News
May 19, 2026, 6:22:13 PM (4 days ago) May 19
to CNPS-SCV News
Dear Friends,
Check out our chapter's upcoming events:
[1] Chapter Events
(a) Plant Sale
Monday and Tuesday, May 25-26
Go to the CNPS SCV Nursery Online Store to make your purchases. No need to RSVP. Please do not purchase plants from this sale if you are not able to schedule a pickup time on Friday or Saturday.
Scheduled pickup for purchases will be available at the CNPS SCV Nursery at Hidden Villa on Friday, May 29 or at the PCC during our Seed and Cutting Exchange on Saturday, May 30.
(b) Seed and Cutting Exchange & Plant Sale Pickup
Saturday, May 30, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 E Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto
The Seed and Cutting Exchange will be on Saturday, May 30 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Peninsula Conservation Center (PCC), 3921 E. Bayshore Road in Palo Alto. This free event provides an opportunity to share and receive both seeds and cuttings of native plants. Browse the diverse offerings, ranging from easy-to-grow to hard-to-find, and go home with seeds and cuttings of new native plants! We will provide coin envelopes for seeds but bring containers to carry cuttings home.
[2] Chapter Meetings
(a) CNPS SCV Board Meeting
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
CNPS SCV Board meetings are open to all members. The meetings start at 7pm, and are generally held on the third or fourth Thursday of the month on Zoom. If you would like to attend the meeting, please contact one of our co-presidents at pres...@cnps-scv.org.
(b) Photo Group Meeting
Friday, May 22, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Zoom (see Meetup for the registration link)
The CNPS SCV Photo Group meets via zoom on 4th Fridays, 7-9pm. In this supportive peer group, beginners and experts are equally welcome. Folks who just want to see pictures and hear photo tips are welcome too. Register at the Meetup link; presenters can sign up for a 20-minute slot (see SignupGenius linked from the event).
(c) Native Plant ID
Tuesday, May 26 · 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 E Bayshore Rd · Palo Alto
Bring in samples of flowers that you would like to identify if you have permission to collect them. If you see some flowers on hikes on public lands, take photos. For identification purposes we need a close-up photo or photos showing all the flower parts as well as photos of the leaves and a whole plant photo to show the growth form. Send your photos to the email below no later than the Sunday before the meeting..
[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
Wednesday, May 20 and Monday, May 25, both 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 May 20, 5:30 pm
Friday May 22, 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, May 23, 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) Habitat Restoration at Cunningham Park
Saturday, May 23, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Native Garden Parking Lot, Lake Cunningham — 2305 S. White Road, San Jose
Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park. During the winter months, we plant, water, weed, and mulch. See the Meetup link for detailed information about the location.
(e) Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park
Saturday, May 23, 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!
Reply all
Reply to author
Forward
0 new messages