Walk with a Naturalist: November 2026

Wed · Nov 18·8:30 AM – 12 PM·Alum Rock Park, San Jose

Volunteer to weed invasive plants and prune for fire mitigation in Alum Rock Park, with tools, instruction, and required water, snacks, sunscreen, and long sleeves.

Wed · Nov 18·Educational Park, Study Room, San Jose

Hands‑on computer assembly with donated lab PCs in Educational Park’s study room, where participants plug in components, disassemble to a motherboard, reassemble and troubleshoot, free for ages 10+.

Wed · Nov 18·Seven Trees, 2nd floor, San Jose

Free tech mentoring at Seven Trees (2nd floor) offers computer basics, device setup, Microsoft Office, job‑search help and email organization, appointments in English, Español or Tiếng Việt, ages 18+.

Wed · Nov 18·King Library · San Jose

Explore 70 years of LGBTQ+ publications—from early Gay Pride flyers to AIDS-era newsletters and debates on marriage, employment, and military service—at King Library.

Mon · Nov 16·4 PM – 5 PM·San José Animal Care Center, 2750 Monterey Road · San Jose

Readers spend an hour reading aloud to dogs, cats and critters at the San José Animal Care Center, animals await adoption; registration required, for ages 10 and under.

Sat · Nov 21·8 AM – 10 AM·Lake Cunningham Regional Park · San Jose

Volunteer to weed and mulch invasive plants, restoring habitat with native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees in Lake Cunningham Regional Park’s Native Garden.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2 PM·SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART ASSOCIATION

Community Day: Día de Los Muertos at the San Jose Museum of Art Association.

Wed · Oct 28·10 AM – 2 PM·SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART ASSOCIATION

Shelby Hendricks leads an observation‑based exploration of the exhibition “A Small Ocean Swallowed” at the San Jose Museum of Art Association.

Fri · Nov 6·10 AM – 2 PM·SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART ASSOCIATION

Open galleries and live entertainment fill SJMA’s First Fridays with an inviting evening for all ages.