Urban Forestry Education Center Workday

Sat · Oct 31·9 AM – 12 PM·Martial Cottle Park, San José · San Jose

Assist in caring for the Arboretum and demonstration gardens at Martial Cottle Park while learning about urban forestry.

Sat · Nov 7·9 AM – 12 PM·Martial Cottle Park, San José · San Jose

Assist in caring for the Arboretum and demonstration gardens at Martial Cottle Park while learning about urban forestry.

Sat · Nov 21·9 AM – 12 PM·Martial Cottle Park, San José · San Jose

Assist in caring for the Arboretum and demonstration gardens at Martial Cottle Park while learning about urban forestry.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 11 AM·Cataldi Park, San Jose

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.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 11 AM·Kirk Park, San Jose

Volunteer for weeding, watering, and occasional planting at the native pollinator garden in Kirk Park, San Jose, Saturday mornings 9‑11 am.

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

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.

Sat · Oct 24·3 PM – 4:30 PM·YSI Alum Rock Park · San Jose

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.

Sun · Oct 25·10 AM – 1 PM·Metcalf Motorcycle County Park, San José · San Jose

Skulls and pelts reveal animal life stories at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park.

Wed · Oct 28·10 AM – 2 PM·Martial Cottle Park, San José · San Jose

Hands‑on composting workshop at Martial Cottle Park, hosted by the UC Cooperative Extension Compost Education Program.

Fri · Nov 6·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Casa Grande - Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, San José · San Jose

A one‑hour tour at Casa Grande explores local cinnabar mining, mercury processing, and miners’ lives during the California gold rush.