Events – Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

	July 2026
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			1 Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! July 1, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA The Historic Orchard is a 3.3-acre site planted in 1994 and located in Guadalupe Gardens just south of Taylor Street, adjacent to the Heritage Rose Garden and River Park trails. In the 1930s and ’40s almost everyone who lived here was engaged in the business of fruit production: growing, picking, packing, canning, selling, or otherwise supporting the industry. Today, with very few orchards remaining, this is a place where adults and children can come to experience a piece of local history. Fruit harvested from the Historic Orchard is donated to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and local shelters. Help us maintain the River Park's Historic Orchard including: - tree planting and pruning - disease diagnosis and treatment - sun scald prevention painting - sheet mulching - experimenting with different types of irrigation or ground cover - grafting for improved pollination Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden and will require staff assistance. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Historic Orchard (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Wednesday See more details •	2	3	4 CANCELLED: Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! CANCELLED: Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! July 4, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Help us revitalize the largest public rose collection in the Western Hemisphere! Tasks include weeding, deadheading/pruning, and seasonal planting. We suggest bringing: - A full water bottle - Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. We highly recommend using the restrooms prior to volunteering. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Rose Garden Shed (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Saturday See more details •
5 GRPC’s Animal Encounters GRPC’s Animal Encounters July 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Rotary PlayGarden, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA See more details •	6	7	8 Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! July 8, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA The Historic Orchard is a 3.3-acre site planted in 1994 and located in Guadalupe Gardens just south of Taylor Street, adjacent to the Heritage Rose Garden and River Park trails. In the 1930s and ’40s almost everyone who lived here was engaged in the business of fruit production: growing, picking, packing, canning, selling, or otherwise supporting the industry. Today, with very few orchards remaining, this is a place where adults and children can come to experience a piece of local history. Fruit harvested from the Historic Orchard is donated to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and local shelters. Help us maintain the River Park's Historic Orchard including: - tree planting and pruning - disease diagnosis and treatment - sun scald prevention painting - sheet mulching - experimenting with different types of irrigation or ground cover - grafting for improved pollination Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden and will require staff assistance. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Historic Orchard (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Wednesday See more details •	9	10 Guadalupe Gardens Workday Guadalupe Gardens Workday July 10, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for an afternoon of gardening and grow your skills with guidance from our UC Master Gardener–certified Horticulturist! You'll have the chance to learn and practice a wide range of seasonal tasks, including planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, irrigation, pruning, and more—all while giving a little love back to the beautiful Guadalupe Gardens. We suggest bringing: A full water bottle Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. REGISTER HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Rose Garden Shed (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring Dates: Every second and fourth Friday of the month See more details •	11 Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup July 11, 2026 7:45 am - 10:30 am 37.341241, -121.905470 Our pilot program meets every other Saturday at 7:45 A.M. in Guadalupe Gardens just north of the Spring St. cul de sac off Coleman Avenue across from Target. (Google Maps directions here; see red pin on map below.) If the weather is good, we clean the park until approximately 9:15 A.M., unhoused neighbors receive stipends, then everyone enjoys a vibrant and growing community resource fair until ~10:30 A.M. See more details Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! July 11, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Help us revitalize the largest public rose collection in the Western Hemisphere! Tasks include weeding, deadheading/pruning, and seasonal planting. We suggest bringing: - A full water bottle - Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. We highly recommend using the restrooms prior to volunteering. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Rose Garden Shed (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Saturday See more details GRPC's PlayHub: A Public Sports Equipment Library GRPC's PlayHub: A Public Sports Equipment Library July 11, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm GRPC’s PlayHub at Arena Green East, is a public equipment library where you can borrow sports equipment for free and enjoy a morning of fun, movement, and community. Whether you're trying pickleball for the first time or just want to kick a soccer ball around, we’ve got you covered. Find our booth by the pickleball courts and don't be afraid to say "hi!" 😊 📍 Arena Green East 🗓 Every 1st Sunday (starting April 5th) ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Come play, connect, and discover how the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy is bringing people together through accessible, outdoor experiences. Learn more, get involved, and be part of the movement to activate our parks! 💚 This program was produced pursuant to a partnership with 10 Minute Walk® and Trust for Public Land. See more details • • •
12	13	14	15 Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! July 15, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA The Historic Orchard is a 3.3-acre site planted in 1994 and located in Guadalupe Gardens just south of Taylor Street, adjacent to the Heritage Rose Garden and River Park trails. In the 1930s and ’40s almost everyone who lived here was engaged in the business of fruit production: growing, picking, packing, canning, selling, or otherwise supporting the industry. Today, with very few orchards remaining, this is a place where adults and children can come to experience a piece of local history. Fruit harvested from the Historic Orchard is donated to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and local shelters. Help us maintain the River Park's Historic Orchard including: - tree planting and pruning - disease diagnosis and treatment - sun scald prevention painting - sheet mulching - experimenting with different types of irrigation or ground cover - grafting for improved pollination Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden and will require staff assistance. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Historic Orchard (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Wednesday See more details •	16	17	18 Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! July 18, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Help us revitalize the largest public rose collection in the Western Hemisphere! Tasks include weeding, deadheading/pruning, and seasonal planting. We suggest bringing: - A full water bottle - Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. We highly recommend using the restrooms prior to volunteering. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Rose Garden Shed (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Saturday See more details Restore & Explore: Trail Clean Up and Trail Tour Restore & Explore: Trail Clean Up and Trail Tour July 18, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am See more details • •
19	20	21	22 Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! July 22, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA The Historic Orchard is a 3.3-acre site planted in 1994 and located in Guadalupe Gardens just south of Taylor Street, adjacent to the Heritage Rose Garden and River Park trails. In the 1930s and ’40s almost everyone who lived here was engaged in the business of fruit production: growing, picking, packing, canning, selling, or otherwise supporting the industry. Today, with very few orchards remaining, this is a place where adults and children can come to experience a piece of local history. Fruit harvested from the Historic Orchard is donated to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and local shelters. Help us maintain the River Park's Historic Orchard including: - tree planting and pruning - disease diagnosis and treatment - sun scald prevention painting - sheet mulching - experimenting with different types of irrigation or ground cover - grafting for improved pollination Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden and will require staff assistance. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Historic Orchard (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Wednesday See more details •	23	24 Guadalupe Gardens Workday Guadalupe Gardens Workday July 24, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for an afternoon of gardening and grow your skills with guidance from our UC Master Gardener–certified Horticulturist! You'll have the chance to learn and practice a wide range of seasonal tasks, including planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, irrigation, pruning, and more—all while giving a little love back to the beautiful Guadalupe Gardens. We suggest bringing: A full water bottle Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. REGISTER HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Rose Garden Shed (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring Dates: Every second and fourth Friday of the month See more details •	25 Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup July 25, 2026 7:45 am - 10:30 am 37.341241, -121.905470 Our pilot program meets every other Saturday at 7:45 A.M. in Guadalupe Gardens just north of the Spring St. cul de sac off Coleman Avenue across from Target. (Google Maps directions here; see red pin on map below.) If the weather is good, we clean the park until approximately 9:15 A.M., unhoused neighbors receive stipends, then everyone enjoys a vibrant and growing community resource fair until ~10:30 A.M. See more details Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! July 25, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Help us revitalize the largest public rose collection in the Western Hemisphere! Tasks include weeding, deadheading/pruning, and seasonal planting. We suggest bringing: - A full water bottle - Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. We highly recommend using the restrooms prior to volunteering. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Rose Garden Shed (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Saturday See more details Yoga and Zumba in the River Park Yoga and Zumba in the River Park July 25, 2026 9:00 am - 11:15 am Arena Green West, N Autumn St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA 9:00am - 10:00am Zumba 10:15am - 11:15am Yoga See more details • • •
26	27	28	29 Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners! July 29, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA The Historic Orchard is a 3.3-acre site planted in 1994 and located in Guadalupe Gardens just south of Taylor Street, adjacent to the Heritage Rose Garden and River Park trails. In the 1930s and ’40s almost everyone who lived here was engaged in the business of fruit production: growing, picking, packing, canning, selling, or otherwise supporting the industry. Today, with very few orchards remaining, this is a place where adults and children can come to experience a piece of local history. Fruit harvested from the Historic Orchard is donated to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and local shelters. Help us maintain the River Park's Historic Orchard including: - tree planting and pruning - disease diagnosis and treatment - sun scald prevention painting - sheet mulching - experimenting with different types of irrigation or ground cover - grafting for improved pollination Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden and will require staff assistance. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Historic Orchard (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Wednesday See more details •	30	31

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