- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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35 people are interested
Habitat Restoration @ Alum Rock Park Mondays
ORGANIZATION: California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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35 people are interested
Make Alum Rock Park even better for humans and wildlife alike. Restore habitat by removing invasives and planting natives every Monday morning 9am to noon.
Alum Rock Park, founded in 1872, was the very first municipal park in the state of California. Since the park has never been used as rangeland, it is still home to many species of native plants that have been lost from other parts of San Jose. Slopes and riparian areas provide many different microclimates and host a wide range of plant species that make this park especially deserving of conservation efforts.
A group of neighborhood volunteers meets to remove invasive species like yellow star thistle. With your help, we can eradicate this invasive plant from the park. Anyone who enjoys hiking, being outdoors, and giving nature a helping hand can help. Training in weed identification and removal is provided.
We work Mondays . We meet at the end of the parking lot just past the YSI at 9am and we'll carpool in from there. It's important to arrive on time.
See some photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/sailinsteve/albums/72157638919695296
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About California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter
Location:
3921 East Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, US
Mission Statement
To protect California’s native plants and their natural habitats, today and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy.
Description
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and how to conserve them and their natural habitats through education, science, advocacy, horticulture, and land stewardship.
The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CNPS covers Santa Clara County and southern San Mateo County. It offers activities focusing on the many aspects of native plants, from gardening, plant identification, and photography to conservation and rare plants. Activities include talks and lectures and workshops, field trips, native plant sales, wildflower show, restoration workdays, and more.
For information on a specific volunteer opportunity, go to the page for that opportunity and click "I want to help!" which will allow you to send email to the contact person for that opportunity.
For general CNPS info please visit our website: http://www.cnps-scv.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Alum Rock Park15350 Penitencia Creek RdSan Jose, CA 95127
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2018
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 3 hours
- Everyone needs to sign a waver for the city. Minors need their parents to sign.