Upcoming CNPS SCV Events and Activities - Sep 16, 2025

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[1] CNPS-SCV Board Meeting
Thursday Sep 18, 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom
CNPS SCV Board meetings are open to all members. The meetings start at 7 pm, generally on the third or fourth Thursday of the month via Zoom. To attend, contact one of our co-presidents via email provided at the link above.
[2] Chapter Meetings
(a) Seed & Cutting Exchange + Native Garden Viewing + Learn to Propagate Cuttings
Saturday Sep 20, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Kirk Park, 1601 Foxworthy Ave., San Jose
Explore the 14,000-sq-ft Kirk Park Native Plant Pollinator Garden, pick up free seeds and cuttings, and watch live cutting demos. Garden docents and Wildflower Ambassadors will be on site; bring containers for cuttings if you have them. Street parking along Briarwood Dr. as noted on the event page.
(b) First Day of Fall Bird & Plant ID Walk (Lake Cunningham Park)
Sunday Sep 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Meet at the Marina parking lot, Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose (parking fee applies)
Beginner-friendly bird and native plant identification walk led by Vicki Silvas-Young and Arvind Kumar. ~2 miles on level paths; RSVP required; co-sponsored by Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance and the Open Space Authority.
(c) Photography Group – Photo Sharing Meeting
Friday Sep 26, 7:00 pm – 8:50 pm
Location: Zoom (virtual)
The CNPS SCV Photo Group meets via Zoom on the fourth Friday of every month. 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. If you have pictures to share, sign up for a slot. Share your pictures, techniques, and ideas from your desktop via zoom. Slots are 20 minutes each; plan your photos and discussions accordingly. Presenters receive a 1-minute-remaining alert.
[3] Seeking a Volunteer to help with Research Scholarship Administration
The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CNPS is seeking a volunteer who can assist our Research Scholarship Committee with some administration tasks. This is expected to be a 18-20 hour commitment over the course of the year. Please consider helping us with our goal to help student-research work. Student scholarships are critical support to students who are furthering the science of understanding native plants and their habitats. We would love to hear from you if you have an eye for details and are able to coordinate between different people within the Chapter and students from local universities. Please contact Radhika Thekkath at cnpsradhika @ gmail.com if you are interested in this role or for further details.
[4] 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 Lake Cunningham
Saturday Sep 20, 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 summer months, we water, weed, and mulch.
(b) Habitat Restoration at Cataldi Park
Saturday Sep 20, 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. We planted more than 100 native plants last winter! Activities in the summer include weeding, sheet mulching, watering, irrigation setup and general maintenance.
(c) Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park
Saturday Sep 20, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Kirk Park Native Garden — Briarwood Dr at Wawona Dr, San Jose
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 Sep 19, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Edgewood Park & 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-warriors-coord @ friendsofedgewood.org.
(e) Habitat Restoration at Alum Rock Park
Wednesday Sep 17 and Monday Sep 22 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 ultratoddh @ gmail.com for more information and instructions on where to park..
[5] Other Chapters & Organizations
Centennial Celebration (Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance)
This year, the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance is celebrating its centennial with activities scheduled throughout October. Join us in celebrating our 100 years of building community and conservation.

(a) October 3, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos
Join us for dinner and a presentation with esteemed birder and author, Kenn Kaufman.

(b) October 4, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM 
Location: West Valley College Biology Department, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
An all-day Wildlife Fair showcasing the diversity of California with educational speakers, workshops, vendors, and music. Bring the family to meet some California native snakes, hear inspirational speakers and join in a variety of activities. The event is free and parking on site is provided..

Besides the above two events, field trips and workshops are scheduled throughout the month of October

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