Veggielution Community Farm, San Jose, CA Explore what makes urban community food forests special, including an interactive planting session with the group. [En continuación en espanol] Learn about the benefits and the beauty of food forests. Compared to many community gardens, food forests are more biodiverse, behave more like natural ecosystems, and take advantage of helpful interactions between different plants
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Volunteer to mulch, plant, weed, and water native plants in Cataldi Park’s newly created garden, with gloves provided; wear a hat, garden shoes, and bring water.
Volunteer for weeding, watering, and occasional planting at the native pollinator garden in Kirk Park, San Jose, Saturday mornings 9‑11 am.
Assist in caring for the Arboretum and demonstration gardens at Martial Cottle Park while learning about urban forestry.
Park staff install and maintain a multi-functional hedgerow, demonstrating its landscape benefits and upkeep techniques.
A Santa Clara County Master Gardener presents a talk on converting backyards into habitats for birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife using native plants, ages 10+, free.
Late‑afternoon hike in Alum Rock Park searching for wandering male tarantulas, guided by a YSI naturalist who explains their habits and ecosystem role, ages 5 and up.
Trunk or Treat and EV Showcase at Pearson‑Arastradero Preserve features decorated cars with treats and a display of various electric vehicle models, all ages.
Paola Lagunas from Alma y Sazon demonstrates induction cooking techniques and shares a simple recipe in a virtual demo.
Guadalupe Gardens Workday at Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, San Jose — community garden maintenance and planting.
Park Interpreter leads 3‑4‑mile hike in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, exploring shifting values and the transformation from mining site to park.
