Events – Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

	September 2024
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1	2	3	4 Volunteer in the Rotary PlayGarden! Volunteer in the Rotary PlayGarden! September 4, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Rotary PlayGarden, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Volunteer in the beloved Rotary PlayGarden! The Rotary PlayGarden provides an inclusive place to play for all children and their families, with a focus on children with special needs. Included in the garden are a variety of native and drought tolerant plants and trees. As the gardens establish themselves they need maintenance. Tasks may include weed removal, minor infrastructure repairs, tree pruning, mulching, and other tasks as necessary. Please note: We suggest you bring a full water bottle We will be providing all necessary tools for cleanup as well as disposable gloves. Inclement weather may cancel this event; we will contact you should conditions require the event to be postponed. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details •	5	6	7 Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup September 7, 2024 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! September 7, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden on Saturday mornings! Help us get the rose garden back in shape with weeding, deadheading, pruning, and planting! We suggest bringing: - A full water bottle - Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. Restrooms will available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details Volunteer in the Historic Orchard! Volunteer in the Historic Orchard! September 7, 2024 9:00 am - 11:30 am Historic Orchard, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Volunteer in the Historic Orchard! 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. Restrooms will available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details • • •
8	9	10	11 Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with Master Gardeners! Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with Master Gardeners! September 11, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Volunteer in the Historic Orchard under the expertise of Master Gardeners! 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. Restrooms will available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details •	12	13	14 Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! September 14, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden on Saturday mornings! Help us get the rose garden back in shape with weeding, deadheading, pruning, and planting! We suggest bringing: - A full water bottle - Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. Restrooms will available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details Animal Encounters in the River Park Animal Encounters in the River Park September 14, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am Rotary PlayGarden Pavilion, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Meet our Animal Ambassadors every other month on the second Saturday!🦎🐢🐍 Beginning at 10:30 AM, the Animal Encounters program introduces Animal Ambassadors living in the Visitor & Education Center, with guides then taking you on a short tour around the River Park to learn about animals’ natural habitats, mutations, and more. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. 2024 dates: Saturday May 11, July 13, September 14, & November 9 See more details • •
15	16 CHIRP Homeschool Program - Physics & Motion CHIRP Homeschool Program - Physics & Motion September 16, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Give your homeschool student the opportunity for environmental education utilizing the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens for the 2024-2025 school year! CHIRP (Community Homeschool Investigators of the River Park) encourages the next generation of environmental explorers to grow their excitement and education for nature and science. Students delve into a different topic each month, expanding their knowledge and building connections to the environment and each other. Plus, we're pleased to include that we will have Spanish-speaking instructors available! Register and find all information prices, themes, and purchase orders on the CHIRP webpage https://grpg.org/education/chirp/ _____________________________________________________ SEPTEMBER THEME: Physics: Forces, Motion, & Simple Machines (9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30) WHEN: Every Monday of the month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Both age groups (5-8 and 9-12) will run concurrently. WHERE: Meet at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Visitor and Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose 95110. REGISTER: https://grpg.org/education/chirp/ FOR MORE INFORMATION: For complete sessions details visit https://grpg.org/education/chirp/. Please email homeschool@grpg.org with information or questions. See more details •	17	18 Volunteer in the Rotary PlayGarden! Volunteer in the Rotary PlayGarden! September 18, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Rotary PlayGarden, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Volunteer in the beloved Rotary PlayGarden! The Rotary PlayGarden provides an inclusive place to play for all children and their families, with a focus on children with special needs. Included in the garden are a variety of native and drought tolerant plants and trees. As the gardens establish themselves they need maintenance. Tasks may include weed removal, minor infrastructure repairs, tree pruning, mulching, and other tasks as necessary. Please note: We suggest you bring a full water bottle We will be providing all necessary tools for cleanup as well as disposable gloves. Inclement weather may cancel this event; we will contact you should conditions require the event to be postponed. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details •	19	20	21 Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup September 21, 2024 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 Heritage Rose Garden 30th Anniversary Kickoff Heritage Rose Garden 30th Anniversary Kickoff September 21, 2024 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Join us in celebrating the upcoming 30th anniversary of the San José Heritage Rose Garden! The Heritage Rose Garden is a testament to the Guadalupe River Park’s dedication to preserving rare and iconic roses in San José, with a goal to share in community knowledge, appreciation, and stewardship. EVENT OFFERINGS Heritage Rose Garden Volunteering// 8:30-11:30 AM Shed Painting Volunteer Day// 8:30-11:30 AM Trail Cleanup Volunteer Day// 9:00-11:00 AM Heritage Rose Garden Speaker Series// 11:00-11:30 AM Heritage Rose Garden Sign Unveiling// 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Nature Education for Young Children in the Rotary PlayGarden// 10:30-11:30 AM (English) & 12:00-1:00 PM (Spanish) See more details Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! September 21, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden on Saturday mornings! Help us get the rose garden back in shape with weeding, deadheading, pruning, and planting! We suggest bringing: - A full water bottle - Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. Restrooms will available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details Volunteer for a Guadalupe Trail Cleanup! Volunteer for a Guadalupe Trail Cleanup! September 21, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Monopoly in the Park, 330 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Help us clean up the Guadalupe River Park trails! Please note: Bring a full water bottle (the water fountain will be unavailable for use at this time) Restrooms will not be available until 10 AM when the Rotary PlayGarden is open. We will be providing all necessary tools for cleanup as well as disposable gloves. Volunteers must abide by all rules mentioned in the pre-cleanup safety talk School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details • • • •
22	23 CHIRP Homeschool Program - Physics & Motion CHIRP Homeschool Program - Physics & Motion September 23, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Give your homeschool student the opportunity for environmental education utilizing the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens for the 2024-2025 school year! CHIRP (Community Homeschool Investigators of the River Park) encourages the next generation of environmental explorers to grow their excitement and education for nature and science. Students delve into a different topic each month, expanding their knowledge and building connections to the environment and each other. Plus, we're pleased to include that we will have Spanish-speaking instructors available! Register and find all information prices, themes, and purchase orders on the CHIRP webpage https://grpg.org/education/chirp/ _____________________________________________________ SEPTEMBER THEME: Physics: Forces, Motion, & Simple Machines (9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30) WHEN: Every Monday of the month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Both age groups (5-8 and 9-12) will run concurrently. WHERE: Meet at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Visitor and Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose 95110. REGISTER: https://grpg.org/education/chirp/ FOR MORE INFORMATION: For complete sessions details visit https://grpg.org/education/chirp/. Please email homeschool@grpg.org with information or questions. See more details •	24	25 Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with Master Gardeners! Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with Master Gardeners! September 25, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Volunteer in the Historic Orchard under the expertise of Master Gardeners! 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. Restrooms will available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors District 2 Candidate Forum: Health & Food Policy Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors District 2 Candidate Forum: Health & Food Policy September 25, 2024 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 651 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, USA Meet the candidates running for Santa Clara County District 2 Supervisor for a chance to make your voice heard on local issues that are important to you. This event is designed to create a space for dialogue and discussion with District 2 candidates Betty Duong for Santa Clara County Supervisor 2024 and Madison Nguyen. The forum will focus on food policies, support for local farmers and consumers, as well as the candidates' proposals for promoting organic community gardens and supporting nonprofit organizations. Join Fullwell and the Urban Growers Network on Wednesday, September 25th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in History Park San José. Register for this event at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclhg27h8lK-h66zfhNNQ46bHjqIbPPgw_IjtB3EyGwSpE7IA/viewform --------------------------------------------------------- Fullwell works to create a healthy, just and sustainable food system and to put an end to food insecurity with a focus on developing policies and programs in California related to the food safety net and public food procurement. Urban Growers Network is a committed and evolving collective of eight grassroots urban agriculture and environmental education agencies in Santa Clara County. These organizations include the California Native Garden Foundation - CNGF, The Forge Garden, Garden To Table Silicon Valley, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, Our City Forest, Sacred Heart Community Service, Valley Verde, and Veggielution. See more details • •	26	27	28 Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden! September 28, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden on Saturday mornings! Help us get the rose garden back in shape with weeding, deadheading, pruning, and planting! We suggest bringing: - A full water bottle - Thick work gloves Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. Restrooms will available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10AM. Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. See more details •
29	30 CHIRP Homeschool Program - Physics & Motion CHIRP Homeschool Program - Physics & Motion September 30, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Give your homeschool student the opportunity for environmental education utilizing the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens for the 2024-2025 school year! CHIRP (Community Homeschool Investigators of the River Park) encourages the next generation of environmental explorers to grow their excitement and education for nature and science. Students delve into a different topic each month, expanding their knowledge and building connections to the environment and each other. Plus, we're pleased to include that we will have Spanish-speaking instructors available! Register and find all information prices, themes, and purchase orders on the CHIRP webpage https://grpg.org/education/chirp/ _____________________________________________________ SEPTEMBER THEME: Physics: Forces, Motion, & Simple Machines (9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30) WHEN: Every Monday of the month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Both age groups (5-8 and 9-12) will run concurrently. WHERE: Meet at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Visitor and Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose 95110. REGISTER: https://grpg.org/education/chirp/ FOR MORE INFORMATION: For complete sessions details visit https://grpg.org/education/chirp/. Please email homeschool@grpg.org with information or questions. See more details •

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