Upcoming CNPS SCV Events and Activities - December 31, 2024

[CNPS-SCV News]

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

[1] Chapter Restoration Activities
RSVP is required for all Chapter restoration activities, in addition to signed waiver forms. Please see the individual Meetup listings for details.

[a] Habitat Restoration at Lake Cunningham Park
Saturday January 4, 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/305097025

Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park. During the winter months, we weed, mulch and plant.

[b] Habitat Restoration at Cataldi Park
Saturday January 4, 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/305098090

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 will be planting around 100 native plants between November - February. In preparation for planting, we will also be sheet mulching to control weeds.

[c] Community Work Day at Kirk Park
Saturday January 4, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Kirk Park Native Garden - Briarwood Drive & Wawona Drive, San Jose
https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/events/305098098

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 January 3, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Varies - join the email group to receive weekly notices
https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/11392/-/edgewood-restoration

Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. 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:

[2] Pinch N' Pat Reseeding at Ed Levin - by Santa Clara County Parks
Saturday January 4, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Ed Levin Park - 3100 Calaveras Rd, Milpitas
https://scc.samaritan.com/custom/502/opp_details/3017

Plant native seeds at Ed Levin County Park! This is a wonderful chance to participate in an easy and fun habitat restoration activity. Join parks staff in reseeding disturbed soil to prevent invasive plants by seeding with native wildflower and grass seed. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and bring a water bottle to fill. Start the New Year off right, helping make a local gem more beautiful and fire safe!

Meet at the Spring Valley Parking Lot. Click the link above for more details and to sign up.

[3] Stories about Stewardship - by Open Space Authority
Saturday January 4, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-about-stewardship-tickets-1111677119189

Join Authority staff to learn about the story of restoration in Coyote Valley! We will be hiking a gentle slope (distance 1.5 miles) to the top of Spreckels Hill and learn about historic land uses in the surrounding areas as well as how the Authority is working to restore this special place. If you are looking for a way to learn more and get involved with our work, this hike is just for YOU!