Upcoming CNPS SCV Events and Activities - July 15, 2026
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CNPS-SCV News
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Dear Friends,
Check out our chapter's upcoming events:
[1] CNPS-SCV Events
(a) Online Plant Sale - STILL ONGOING - ENDS TODAY
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.
(b) Seed and Cutting Exchange & Plant Sale Pickup
Saturday, July 18, 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, July 18 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.
Plants from the Grassroots Ecology Nursery will also be available during the Exchange.
Plants from the Grassroots Ecology Nursery will also be available during the Exchange.
[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 20, 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 15, 5:30 pm
Friday July 17, 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 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 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) Explorer Hike: Leopard Lily & More! (Midpen)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve. Meet at the Caltrans Skeggs Point Parking Area on the east side of Skyline Boulevard, about 4 miles north of La Honda Road (Highway 84) and 1.5 miles south of Kings Mountain Road
Can you spot the showy flowers of leopard lilies and other summertime bloomers growing in the deep shade along the El Corte de Madera Creek Trail? Docent Naturalists Nick Yatsko, Kate Bauer, and Mary Brunkhorst will lead you on this moderately-paced hike through the forest to look for these lovelies. After your descent beneath the canopy, the route will take you back up via the Tafoni Trail. Bring a lunch or snack to fuel your quest.
(b) Adaptations at the Marsh (Midpen)
Friday, July 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Ravenswood Preserve. Meet at the Ravenswood Parking Area. From Highway 101, exit on University Avenue. Follow University Ave. north (about four long blocks) to Bay Road. Turn right on Bay Rd. and follow it to the very end (about 1.2 miles).
In the San Francisco Bay, marshland species have developed adaptations to survive the high salinity, heat, and persistent winds of the summer dry season. But how does climate change threaten local wetland ecosystems and shoreline preserves? Meander along the Bay Trail on this leisurely-paced hike with Docent Naturalists Bobbie Riedel and Melissa Hero to discover some of the species that call this unique habitat home, consider the impact of our changing climate, and learn about how local agencies are responding to these human-caused challenges.
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