Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
Location
438 Coleman Ave;; SAN JOSE, CA 95110
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy is currently seeking volunteers to help maintain our Heritage Rose Garden with our ongoing Saturday workdays that are hosted from 8:30am-11:30am. Did you know our Heritage Rose Garden holds the largest public collection of roses in the Western hemisphere with over 3,000 varieties and more than 4,000 planted roses? That's right... and it's located in the heart of downtown San José in Guadalupe River Park. Join us for a morning of gardening! We will be completing a wide variety of seasonal tasks including planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, and pruning, among others. No gardening experience is required - we would be happy to teach you on site! We will be meeting at the Heritage Rose Garden Shed to kick off the volunteer service event - more details on our Google form. Please note that the minimum age to volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden is 14 years old. Adult chaperones are required to attend with individuals age 15 and younger. In addition, please note that: We provide all necessary tools and have gloves to borrow. If you prefer to use your own pruners, loppers, or gloves, feel free to bring them to the event. Restrooms will be available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10:00 AM, Please bring your own water bottle as the water fountain will be unavailable for use at this time. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8:30 for a contactless sign-in, workday instructions will follow. We will be providing all necessary tools for the workday, but if you would prefer to use your own pruners and/or loppers, feel free to bring them to the event. The workday will begin at 8:30 and will run through 11:30, although the workday may be shortened due to inclement weather such as rain or extreme heat (seasonal). School groups and corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule events. Be sure to check your email for event updates! History: The San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, or the "Sangerhausen of the West," is an unexpected jewel located in downtown San Jose. The purpose of the rose garden was to provide a safe haven for important rose species and to connect the public with the rare and beautiful flowers. Special emphasis was placed on choosing types of roses that would supplement the Municipal Rose Garden’s collection. The criteria for choosing the roses that would be placed in the new garden included: 1. Rose varieties that were in danger of becoming lost or inaccessible 2. Rose varieties whose genes contributed to the best roses ever 3. Rose varieties that were so great that the public should have the opportunity to view them 4. Rose varieties that would become rare in the future To sign up, please RSVP with the following link: https://forms.gle/FKYH9PgMV7fBQTvx7 We look forward to seeing you in the park soon!
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
Our Historic Orchard Revitalization is well under way and we are looking for volunteers to help us with the continued maintenance of the new fruit trees on site. Help us with our trees, and come back in a few years to see the (literal) fruits of your labor! WORKDAY DETAILS → Date: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month (weather permitting) → Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM → Location: Historic Orchard Please arrive as close to 9:30 AM as possible so that we can get you checked in via a contactless sign-in; workday instructions will follow check in. POSSIBLE TASKS - Weed removal - Minor infrastructure repairs - Tree pruning - Mulching - Other tasks, as necessary We provide all necessary tools and have gloves to borrow for the workday. If you prefer to use your own gloves, feel free to bring them to the event. If you prefer to use your own gloves, feel free to bring them to the event. Restrictions: We are unable to accommodate drop-ins if the event is sold out. School groups and corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator in advance to schedule events. The minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Chaperones are required for individuals age 15 and under. PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH GOOGLE FORM IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. SIGN UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! LINK: https://forms.gle/GmWENAkCtoTRHLEN8 In addition, please note that: Restrooms are a short walk from the Orchard A drinking fountain is onsite, though we highly encourage you to bring a full, reusable water bottle Closed-toed shoes and clothes you are comfortable getting dirty are essential We highly recommend wearing sunscreen and bringing a hat Inclement weather may cancel this event; we will contact you should conditions require the event to be postponed We adhere to the stricter of State and County Public Health guidelines pertaining to COVID-19; please check the Santa Clara County Public Health Department's COVID-19 Guidelines for the General Public for the most up-to-date regulations for outdoor settings.
Date Posted: 2024-09-16
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy provide community leadership for the development and active use of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens through education, advocacy and stewardship.
Description
The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy provides community leadership for the development and active use of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens through education, advocacy and stewardship. Past efforts by the Conservancy contributed to collaboration among government agencies and community interest groups seeking to solve problems related to the Guadalupe River flood control project. The Conservancy is continually involved in completing the master plans for both the park and gardens, creating educational programs, promoting awareness of the Park & Gardens, and developing membership and volunteer opportunities to increase public support and involvement.
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