Upcoming CNPS SCV Events and Activities - July 1, 2025

[CNPS-SCV News]

Dear friends,
Check out our chapter's upcoming events:
 
[1] Members Only Field Trip to Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Thursday, July 3 - Monday, July 7
Location: Ebbetts Pass and Calaveras Big Trees State Park
https://www.cnps-scv.org/activities/field-trips
 
Note: This trip is open to CNPS members only.

There's still space on Fred and Patricia Evans' field trip. They invite you to join them at their cabin in Arnold for three days of wildflower hikes over the July 4 weekend. Arrive July 3, hike July 4-6 and travel home on July 7 pm. Attendees will explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park, the Pacific Crest Trail at Ebbetts Pass and one other location TBD (three elevations from 4000  to 8736 ). It will be spring at Ebbett s pass and the wildflowers will be amazing! The cabin sleeps 11 in beds (with 7 in a dorm) and there are two futons, room for tents on the porch or in the yard, and two small RVs or vans can hook to electricity in the driveway. We will carpool each day to hike. Dinners will be potluck every night, breakfast and lunch on your own, and popcorn is provided. Housecleaning cost (about $250) will be divided between participants.
 
This trip is open to CNPS members only. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Patricia at patriciaaevans28 @ gmail.com or call (650) 949-2801.
 
[2] Chapter Restoration Activities
RSVP is required for all Chapter restoration activities, along with signed waiver forms. Please see the individual Meetup listings for details.
 
[a] Habitat Restoration at Lake Cunningham Park
Saturday July 5, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Native Garden Parking Lot, Lake Cunningham - 2305 S. White Road, San Jose
https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/events/308724112/

Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park.
 
[b] Habitat Restoration at Cataldi Park
Saturday July 5, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Cataldi Park - 1797 Bethany Ave, San Jose
https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/events/308724113

Join us to restore habitat in Cataldi Park, San Jose. We are planting and maintaining native plants in a 1/4-acre area of the park off Bethany Ave. We planted more than 100 native plants last winter! Activities this spring include weeding, sheet mulching, watering, irrigation setup and general maintenance.
 
[c] Community Work Day at Kirk Park
Saturday, July 5, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Kirk Park Native Garden - Briarwood Drive at Wawona Drive, San Jose
https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/events/308724111/

Volunteers meet at the garden on Saturdays, weather permitting, for weeding, watering and other maintenance activities. Occasionally there will be other tasks such as mulching and planting.
 
[d] Friday Edgewood Restoration
Friday, July 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Varies - join the email group to receive weekly notices
https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/11418/-/edgewood-restoration

Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity. To participate, join the email list and sign the electronic volunteer agreement, by sending an email to weed-warriors-coord @ friendsofedgewood.org.

Here are some events from other chapters and organizations:

[3] From Stream to Shore: Let's Clean More! - by Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful
Sunday, July 6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Watson Park (Near Dog Park) - 1098 Jackson St., San Jose
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-stream-to-shore-lets-clean-more-registration-1364903315559

Join Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful for a community creek cleanup event. Meet new people; improve a neighborhood park; build community around a shared sense of service.