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Help create native habitat for wildlife
ORGANIZATION: CNPS-SCV (Lake Cunningham)
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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618 people are interested
Create wildlife habitat, help the environment, and beautify the park at the same time. The Lake Cunningham Native Garden is a volunteer-maintained area at the south shore of Lake Cunningham in San Jose. Tasks include weeding, mulching, planting, and watering. Workdays are Saturdays 8 am to 10 am. Sign and bring the waiver form at the Forms link below.
Forms: http://lakecunninghamnativegarden.org/forms
Directions: http://lakecunninghamnativegarden.org/directions
RSVP via Meetup (not volunteermatch) for chosen date & event:
https://www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant-Society-Santa-Clara-Valley-Chapter
The location is outdoors with a view of the lake, the garden, and wildlife. Long pants, shirts, garden shoes, gloves recommended. Volunteers maintain ~100 native trees along Inner Lake Path from the Native Garden to the Marina. They pull invasives like stinkwort and curly dock. Join us and make a difference!
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About CNPS-SCV (Lake Cunningham)
Location:
2927 Glen Craig Ct, San Jose, CA 95148, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to preserve and enhance the environment at Lake Cunningham Regional Park in San Jose, California by removing invasive plants and planting California native wildflowers, perennials, and shrubs; to provide summer shade through native tree planting; to encourage community participation and ownership; to create a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape; to enhance nature-based recreation; to create habitat for birds and wildlife.
Description
Since 2002, community volunteers have been working to establish a California Native Garden in a 2-acre area at Lake Cunningham Regional Park in San Jose, California in cooperation with park staff.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2305 S White RoadSan Jose, CA 95148
DATE POSTED
October 1, 2024
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours/workday
- Waiver form. Prior experience not required.