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A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders.
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Registration: Email weed-warriors-coord@friendsofedgewood.org
Link: https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/11388/-/edgewood-restoration
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
The California Native Garden project in Lake Cunningham Regional Park controls invasive plants in a 2-acre area and beautifies it with California native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. During the summer months, we remove invasives throughout the park. Meeting place may change from one week to the next.
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Lake Cunningham Regional Park
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
No experience is neccesary, just a willingness to work together!
COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19.
Disclaimer: At this volunteer event, you may be working with individuals who are unvaccinated. Please use your discretion in taking the proper precautions.
Volunteers 18 and older must submit a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form.
Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the Volunteer Waiver and Release Form.
Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer.
Parking Details: Street parking is available on McKendrie St and Ruff Dr. Please avoid parking along Spring St, which is known to be checked, and vehicles parked there will be ticketed.
What to Bring to Volunteer:
Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)
Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather appropriate)
Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)
Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift!
Recommended: Gardening-type gloves
If you arrive at your shift without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering due to safety reasons.
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
Help us maintain and beautify Martial Cottle Park through sheet mulching, native bioswale planting, and drip installation!
Location: Urban Forestry Education Center, 391 Chynoweth Avenue San Jose, CA 95136
More information here
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!
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Kirk Park, San Jose
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
It's almost time to start seeds for an early start to a spring garden. At this demonstration, a Master Gardener will show you how to make your own seed starting mix and start your seeds. This event is part of a Seed Share.
Location: Eddie Souza Community Garden : 2380 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Name of Presenters: UC Master Gardeners Derek Bryant & Twila Guthrie
Registration: None
Cost: Free
Come swap seeds with other gardeners in the community or gather new seeds so you can join in the fun.
Happy Gardening!
UCCE Master Gardeners will be available to answer your seedy questions.
Location: Saratoga Library - Maple Room : 13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Name of Presenter: UC Master Gardener Hillie Salo
Registration: None
Cost: Free
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders.
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Registration: Email weed-warriors-coord@friendsofedgewood.org
Link: https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/11388/-/edgewood-restoration
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
The California Native Garden project in Lake Cunningham Regional Park controls invasive plants in a 2-acre area and beautifies it with California native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. During the summer months, we remove invasives throughout the park. Meeting place may change from one week to the next.
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Lake Cunningham Regional Park
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
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!
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/ Workdays are sometimes rescheduled or canceled. Always RSVP to confirm, and check the latest updates Friday night. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP so we know and wait-listers get a chance.
Location: Kirk Park, San Jose
Registration: RSVP
Join us to restore habitat in San Jose’s Cataldi Park. We mulch, plant, weed, water and otherwise care for the native plants we’ve planted in this newly created native garden. Wear a hat and garden shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. Work gloves will be provided.
The work day occurs on Saturdays from 9 - 11. More info on Cataldi Park can be found at: https://www.cnps-scv.org/restoration/cataldi-park-native-garden.
Location: Cataldi Park, San Jose
Registration: None
Do you ever wonder ...How to increase your blueberry crop with pruning? How to prune your espalier roses for healthy summer blooms? What pruning tools do you use and how to clean and sharpen them? We will have garden demonstrations and tips to answer these questions and more. Bring your pruning tools and be ready to roll up your sleeves to ready your tools. The tool care is hands-on learning.
Location: Palo Alto Demonstration Garden : 851 Center Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Name of Presenters: UC Master Gardeners - Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Registration: None
Cost: Free
Do you have deciduous fruit trees in need of pruning? Now that they are bare it’s the perfect time to prune (most of) them for better fruiting and easier picking this summer! Come out to the Master Gardener’s parcel at Martial Cottle Park and get all of your pruning questions answered by our Orchard Lead Don Bollinger! Don will discuss why we prune fruit trees, when to prune them, how and how much to prune them, and even which ones not to prune in winter! Afterwards, (weather permitting) Don will give a pruning demonstration in our Orchard.
Location: Martial Cottle Park - UC Master Gardener Pavilion: 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
Presenter(s) : UC Master Gardener Don Bollinger
Registration: None
Cost: Free
This talk will include a short history of grafting domesticated plants, the physiological basis for grafting, reasons to graft and different grafting applications, including budding. The talk will also include a discussion of factors and conditions associated with grafting successes and failures, types of grafts, tools and supplies, and some how-to demonstrations.
We have invited Andy Mariani, who is a well-known expert in the field of grafting, and whose family has been growing stone fruits in Santa Clara Valley since the 1930's, to give this presentation. He is a noted fruit expert for the CA Rare Fruit Grower's Organization.
Location: Community Room, San Martin Animal Shelter : 12425 Monterey Rd, San Martin, CA 95046, United States
Name of Presenter: Andy Mariani
Registration: None
Cost: Free
A bare root tree is a dormant tree shipped to us with exposed roots and without soil. We need your help planting them in pots. Care for the urban forest by potting trees with us!
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
Landscape professionals! The Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener In-Person Training starts February 5, 2025. Learn integrated pest management, soil management and irrigation techniques to meet the growing demand for sustainable landscape maintenance expertise. Register now! https://fuhsdadultschool.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=44847
Gardening Pros - grow your business! Meet the demand for Green Gardening practices and expand your business prospects by becoming a trained Green Gardener! This 10-week training will provide you with the key principles of sustainable landscaping. Classes start on February 5, 2025. Register at https://fuhsdadultschool.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=44847
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders.
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Registration: Email weed-warriors-coord@friendsofedgewood.org
Cost: None
Link: https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/11388/-/edgewood-restoration
The California Native Garden project in Lake Cunningham Regional Park controls invasive plants in a 2-acre area and beautifies it with California native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. During the summer months, we remove invasive throughout the park. Meeting place may change from one week to the next.
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Lake Cunningham Regional Park
Join us to restore habitat in San Jose’s Cataldi Park. We mulch, plant, weed, water and otherwise care for the native plants we’ve planted in this newly created native garden. Wear a hat and garden shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. Work gloves will be provided.
The work day occurs on Saturdays from 9 - 11. More info on Cataldi Park can be found at: https://www.cnps-scv.org/restoration/cataldi-park-native-garden.
Location: Cataldi Park, San Jose
Reservation: None
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!
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Kirk Park, San Jose
Registration: RSVP
This workshop will focus on composting of backyard trimmings and food scraps. Learn about compost application - your soil will thank you!
Registration - https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45267
Curious about growing your own blackberries at home? Come join Master Gardener Jim Bell who will discuss selecting, planting, trellising, harvesting and pruning for the next year’s harvest! Then, join us in our berry patch where we will give a planting, pruning, and general care demonstration that will illustrate how easy growing your own blackberries can be!
Location: Martial Cottle Park - UC Master Gardener Parcel: 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
Presenter: UC Master Gardener Jim Bell
Registration: None
Cost: Free
Early spring is the time to prune and feed your citrus trees and to plant new varieties in your garden. Learn how to select and plant citrus trees and how to take care of them to get the best harvest. Master Gardener Candace Simpson will discuss pruning, fertilizing, watering,, and managing pests.
Location: First-Floor Conference Room, Mountain View Public Library
Name of Presenter: UC Master Gardener Candace Simpson
Registration: Link
Cost: Free
Contact Committee Chair Carolyn Dorsch at cdorsch@cnps-scv.org or (650) 804-6162, or Judy Fenerty at judy@fenerty.com
This committee covers many issues affecting native plants: conservation, advocacy, legislation, habitat restoration and rare plants. The committee meets once a month to provide information and support for these conservation issues and efforts. Members of our committee work on projects throughout the Chapter area, coordinating with our state CNPS program staff and other conservation organizations.
Please join us in our important work! For questions, comments or concerns, contact Committee Chair Carolyn Dorsch at cdorsch@cnps-scv.org or (650) 804-6162, or Conservation Chair Judy Fenerty at judy@fenerty.com. If you are interested in joining our committee meetings on Zoom, please email Carolyn for the link.
Location: Zoom
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders.
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Registration: Email weed-warriors-coord@friendsofedgewood.org
Cost: None
Link: Edgewood Restoration
The California Native Garden project in Lake Cunningham Regional Park controls invasive plants in a 2-acre area and beautifies it with California native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. During the summer months, we remove invasives throughout the park. Meeting place may change from one week to the next.
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Lake Cunningham Regional Park
Registration: Sign-up
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!
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/ Workdays are sometimes rescheduled or canceled. Always RSVP to confirm, and check the latest updates Friday night. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP so we know and wait-listers get a chance.
Location: Kirk Park, San Jose
Join us to restore habitat in San Jose’s Cataldi Park. We mulch, plant, weed, water and otherwise care for the native plants we’ve planted in this newly created native garden. Wear a hat and garden shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. Work gloves will be provided.
The work day occurs on Saturdays from 9 - 11. More info on Cataldi Park can be found at: https://www.cnps-scv.org/restoration/cataldi-park-native-garden.
Location: Cataldi Park, San Jose
Registration: None
Join Rare Plants Chair Don Thomas for a four mile walk to see one of the more accessible populations of the endemic Western leatherwood (Dirca occidentalis). We may also see some early emerging woodland plants in flower.
To reserve your spot, please visit our Chapter’s Meetup group, here: www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant-Society-Santa- Clara-Valley-Chapter/. We open the RSVPs one week before the event. Find your event within the group and tap/click the “Attend” button to reserve your spot.
Location: Portola Valley Town Center, 765 Portola Road in Portola Valley
Have you tried to grow plants from seed but failed? Do you want to grow your own vegetables or flowers for the summer season from seed? Then this talk is for you! Join Master Gardener Laura Westley as she teaches you all the tips and techniques of germinating seeds and keeping your transplants healthy and strong for your summer harvest.
Location: Martial Cottle Park - UC Master Gardener Pavilion: 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
Presenter: UC Master Gardener Laura Westley
Registration: None
Cost: Free
Join Loretta Brooks and Chuck Heimstadt on a field trip to explore the less visited south slopes of San Bruno Mountain. With its bright landscapes of large grassland areas critical to resident endangered butterflies, we expect to see some locally rare plants that are on the Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California, which is maintained by CNPS. (Rare plant ranks are described at www.cnps.org/rare-plants/cnps-inventory-of-rare-plants.)
Space is limited. To check availability and to sign up, please email Loretta and Chuck directly at: chuckheimstadt@yahoo.com. Details of the meeting location will be sent to participants closer to the day of the hike. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver at the meeting place. Rain cancels.
Location San Bruno Mountain (South San Francisco)
California's landscapes face growing threats from invasive pests, but informed action can make a real difference. This webinar offers insights into key invasive species, their distribution and impacts, quarantine measures, emerging threats, and resources to empower you in preventing and reporting these threats effectively. Help California stay ahead of the invasion curve and tune in!
Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website to learn more about this webinar series.
Registration: Zoom registration required
Cost: Free
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders.
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Registration: Email weed-warriors-coord@friendsofedgewood.org
Cost: None
Link: Edgewood Restoration
Contact https://www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant-Society-Santa-Clara-Valley-Chapter/
The CNPS SCV Photo Group meets via zoom on 4th Fridays, 7-8:50pm. 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.
Register at the link below for the next meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdemsqjwvGtBT0xqAWOyK5G7zu-6MZWel
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a zoom link for the meeting.
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. Signup for a slot at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f49a9a729aafd0-cnps18
To participate in other Photography Group activities, join the email list:
https://cnps-scv.org/activities/photography-group
Location virtual meeting on Zoom
The California Native Garden project in Lake Cunningham Regional Park controls invasive plants in a 2-acre area and beautifies it with California native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. During the summer months, we remove invasives throughout the park. Meeting place may change from one week to the next.
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Lake Cunningham Regional Park
Registration: Sign Up
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!
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/ Workdays are sometimes rescheduled or canceled. Always RSVP to confirm, and check the latest updates Friday night. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP so we know and wait-listers get a chance.
Location: Kirk Park, San Jose
Join us to restore habitat in San Jose’s Cataldi Park. We mulch, plant, weed, water and otherwise care for the native plants we’ve planted in this newly created native garden. Wear a hat and garden shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. Work gloves will be provided.
The work day occurs on Saturdays from 9 - 11. More info on Cataldi Park can be found at: https://www.cnps-scv.org/restoration/cataldi-park-native-garden.
Location: Cataldi Park, San Jose
Registration: None
This workshop will focus on composting of backyard trimmings and food scraps. Learn about compost application - your soil will thank you!
Registration - https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45272
Would you like to grow your own vegetables, but worry that you may use too much water, or pesticides, or plastics? This six-week course can help you garden year-round in a way that sustains the planet. We'll help you learn how to build healthy soil and conserve water, learn integrated pest management techniques that don't poison our pollinators and native fauna, and use gardening techniques that conserve materials and energy. You'll go home with tomato seedlings to get you started. Space is limited, so sign up today to save your space!
Dates: Tuesday nights: Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apri 1
Location: Fremont Unified high School District Adult Education : 589 W Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Name of Presenter: Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
Registration: Link
Cost: $120
Want to get started growing native plants? This talk debunks myths about California native plants and describes their many benefits. 25+ easy to grow native plants from trees to ground covers are presented, with a summary of planting, care and maintenance.
Madeline Morrow is a past President of our Chapter and a current board member. A former computer programmer, she now volunteers in her community and works extensively on her native garden. Her garden is usually on the CNPS-SCV Growing Natives Garden Tour because she is passionate about spreading the word about native plant gardening.
Location: Saratoga Library Maple Room, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga
Contact Sarah Wang at (408) 348-5857
Initial plans are being made for a camping/botanizing trip to the Red Rock/Lone Pine/Alabama Hills Mojave Desert. Thursday will be travel day (~7.5 hours) and the trip ends at noon Sunday. Led by Joe Cernac (biology), Patricia Evans (organizer) and Sarah Wang (whip). You could stay at the Red Rock Canyon State Park (primitive camping) or a Ridgecrest hotel.
The trip timing depends on winter rainfall and may be rescheduled to April 16-20 for better wildflower conditions, and possibly to Eastern Mojave National Park. For trip updates, visit our Chapter’s field trips page, at www.cnps-scv.org/activities/field-trips.
This trip is open to CNPS members only and is limited to 20 people. Sign up by calling Sarah Wang at (408) 348-5857. Learn more about becoming a CNPS member at www.cnps.org/membership.
Location: Red Rock Canyon State Park (Mojave Desert)
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders.
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Registration: Email weed-warriors-coord@friendsofedgewood.org
Link: https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/11388/-/edgewood-restoration
Come learn all about successfully growing plants in containers. You’ll learn what containers to use, and the requirements for soil, fertilizer and water to keep your container garden growing all season!
Location: Willow Glen Public Library : 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
Name of Presenter: UC Master Gardener Bernie Day
Registration: None
Cost: Free
VENUE: Kirk Park Native Garden
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!
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/ Workdays are sometimes rescheduled or canceled. Always RSVP to confirm, and check the latest updates Friday night. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP so we know and wait-listers get a chance.
Location: Kirk Park, San Jose
Join Our City Forest in honoring a civil rights leader who manifested some of America’s best values in his work by committing to a service opportunity.
Location: Bruzzone Park, 1058 Bruzzone Way San Jose, CA 95131
More information here
The California Native Garden project in Lake Cunningham Regional Park controls invasive plants in a 2-acre area and beautifies it with California native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. During the summer months, we remove invasives throughout the park. Meeting place may change from one week to the next.
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Lake Cunningham Regional Park
Learn the basics of propagating Native Plants! Propagations will be taken to OCF's greenhouse to grow for future restorations projects. Attendees are welcome to take cuttings home as well.
More information here
Help Our City Forest transform your neighbor's lawn into a water-saving, drought-resistant garden. With the guidance and supervision of our staff, volunteers will be using shovels, hand shovels, wheel barrels, and other tools to move dirt and soil around. We will be planting Californian natives plus some non native drought tolerant plants that will over time in 1-2 years grow and completely transform the yard.
More information here
We will start our day with a tour of our Community Nursery. Then, volunteers will work together with OCF AmeriCorps members to perform tasks around the nursery. This is a moderate-high intensity event.
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders.
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Registration: Email weed-warriors-coord@friendsofedgewood.org
Link: https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/11388/-/edgewood-restoration
Help Our City Forest transform your neighbor's lawn into a water-saving, drought-resistant garden. With the guidance and supervision of our staff, volunteers will be using shovels, hand shovels, wheel barrels, and other tools to move dirt and soil around. We will be planting Californian natives plus some non native drought tolerant plants that will over time in 1-2 years grow and completely transform the yard.
More information here
New laws in California have recently been passed to address negative pesticide effects on pollinators and wildlife. Come learn about these new laws and what it means for several common home and garden pests, including insects and rodents.
Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website to learn more about this webinar series.
Registration: Zoom registration required
Cost: Free
We will start our day with a tour of our Community Nursery. Then, volunteers will work together with OCF AmeriCorps members to perform tasks around the nursery. This is a moderate-high intensity event.
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
Help Our City Forest transform your neighbor's lawn into a water-saving, drought-resistant garden. With the guidance and supervision of our staff, volunteers will be using shovels, hand shovels, wheel barrels, and other tools to move dirt and soil around. We will be planting Californian natives plus some non native drought tolerant plants that will over time in 1-2 years grow and completely transform the yard.
More information here
Everyone loves roses! Come learn about how winter care and pruning can make a big difference to healthy summer blooms. Master Gardener Martha Carpenter will give you tips on what to do right now to have healthy, vibrant flowers next summer and will do a pruning demonstration. It’s easier than you think! She will also cover the basics of buying and planting a new bare root rose.
Location: Orchard Room, Los Altos Library : 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
Name of Presenter: UC Master Gardener Martha Carpenter
Registration: None
Cost: Free
Are you not sure what to do after your roses have finished blooming? Then this talk is for you. Join Laura Westley to learn the basics on how to prune roses and other perennial bushes in the winter and keys to giving roses a great start for their next growing season in the spring. You will also discover which pruners to use when, and cleaning and caring for your tools. Last, but not least, you will see a live demo of pruning a rose bush.
Location: Sunnyvale Public Library Fiction Area :665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
Name of Presenter: UC Master Gardener Laura Westley
Registration: None
Cost: Free
Winter is the best time to prune fruit trees because they’re dormant and you can see the tree structure. Proper pruning timing and technique allows your trees to produce the best fruit. Come join us for a free online workshop to learn about pruning fruit trees, presented by UC Master Gardener Allen Buchinski. Learn the why, how, and when of pruning for best structure and fruit production. Allen has worked at the Emma Prusch Park Farm High-Density Fruit Orchard where the trees are kept small and at a reduced height to make harvesting ladder-free!
This is an Online event. Registration is required on the Mountain View Public Library's website.
Name of Presenter: UC Master Gardener Allen Buchinski
Registration: Link
Cost: Free
It's that time of year to begin thinking about which new fruit trees to add to your garden orchard and how to successfully manage existing trees. Topics include selection, pruning, disease and pest management. Our speaker will be Sharon McCray, who has been a UCCE Master Gardener since 1992. Please join us for an educational discussion on backyard orchards.
Location: Tully Library : 880 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111, United States
Name of Presenter: UC Master Gardener Sharon McCray
Registration: None
Cost: Free
Sometimes we think of the winter as a time to take a break from working outside in our gardens, but it can be the busiest time for those of us with dormant fruit trees. Come join us at the Guadalupe River Park Historic Orchard for a class and then chance to practice dormant pruning. We’ll look at different kinds of trees at different stages of growth and how to prune them for a good fruit harvest.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves, clippers and loppers if you have them. Heavy rain cancels.
Location: Guadalupe River Park Historic Orchard : 425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
Name of Presenters: UC Master Gardeners Carolyn Kameya & Sharon Erickson
Registration: None
Cost: Free
Learn what to do in winter and early spring to keep your fruit trees healthy. Common diseases and insect pests, as well as control measures for them will be discussed. Some very basic principles of pruning with pictures will be shown. Tips on selecting and planting new trees will also be covered. After the presentation, fruit tree pruning demonstrations will be given at the Master Gardener South County Teaching and Demonstration Garden across from the Animal Shelter.
Location: Community Room, San Martin Animal Shelter : 12425 Monterey Rd, San Martin, CA 95046, United States
Name of Presenter: UC Master Garden Joan Cloutier
Registration: None
Cost: Free
VENUE: Kirk Park Native Garden
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!
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Kirk Park, San Jose
Help us maintain and beautify Martial Cottle Park through sheet mulching, native bioswale planting, and drip installation!
Location: Urban Forestry Education Center, 391 Chynoweth Avenue San Jose, CA 95136
More information here
We will start our day with a tour of our Community Nursery. Then, volunteers will work together with OCF AmeriCorps members to perform tasks around the nursery. This is a moderate-high intensity event.
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
VENUE: Native Garden Parking Lot
The California Native Garden project in Lake Cunningham Regional Park controls invasive plants in a 2-acre area and beautifies it with California native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Join us to restore habitat (weeding and mulching) in the Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. During the summer months, we remove invasives throughout the park. Meeting place may change from one week to the next.
For more information and to RSVP please see Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/california-native-plant-society-santa-clara-valley-chapter/
Location: Lake Cunningham Regional Park
Help Our City Forest transform your neighbor's lawn into a water-saving, drought-resistant garden. With the guidance and supervision of our staff, volunteers will be using shovels, hand shovels, wheel barrels, and other tools to move dirt and soil around. We will be planting Californian natives plus some non native drought tolerant plants that will over time in 1-2 years grow and completely transform the yard.
More information here
Help restore habitat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, known for fabulous wildflowers and amazing diversity near Redwood City. Weeders see far more than weeds: we get to be up close to the native plants, some of which are seen only by weeders.
Location: Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Registration: Email weed-warriors-coord@friendsofedgewood.org
Link: https://www.cnps-scv.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/11388/-/edgewood-restoration
We will start our day with a tour of our Community Nursery. Then, volunteers will work together with OCF AmeriCorps members to perform tasks around the nursery. This is a moderate-high intensity event.
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
Help Our City Forest transform your neighbor's lawn into a water-saving, drought-resistant garden. With the guidance and supervision of our staff, volunteers will be using shovels, hand shovels, wheel barrels, and other tools to move dirt and soil around. We will be planting Californian natives plus some non native drought tolerant plants that will over time in 1-2 years grow and completely transform the yard.
More information here
We will start our day with a tour of our Community Nursery. Then, volunteers will work together with OCF AmeriCorps members to perform tasks around the nursery. This is a moderate-high intensity event.
Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St San Jose, CA 95110
More information here
Help Our City Forest transform your neighbor's lawn into a water-saving, drought-resistant garden. With the guidance and supervision of our staff, volunteers will be using shovels, hand shovels, wheel barrels, and other tools to move dirt and soil around. We will be planting Californian natives plus some non native drought tolerant plants that will over time in 1-2 years grow and completely transform the yard.
More information here
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