Join the University of California Cooperative Extension Compost Education Program for a Wednesday Workday at Martial Cottle Park! Come get your hands dirty and learn about composting at the University of California Cooperative Extension Compost Education Program Parcel.
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Hands‑on composting workshop at Martial Cottle Park, hosted by the UC Cooperative Extension Compost Education Program.
Hands‑on composting workshop at Martial Cottle Park, hosted by the UC Cooperative Extension Compost Education Program.
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.
Volunteer in the historic orchard with UC Master Gardeners at 425 Seymour St, 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+.
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.
Lynbrook High School’s Women in STEM Club runs hands‑on STEM experiments and demonstrations at the Rose Garden, with all materials provided, free, for ages 5–12.
Volunteer to weed and mulch invasive plants, restoring habitat with native wildflowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees in Lake Cunningham Regional Park’s Native Garden.
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.
Park Interpreter leads 3‑4‑mile hike in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, exploring shifting values and the transformation from mining site to park.
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.
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.
Skulls and pelts reveal animal life stories at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park.
