Throughout Santa Clara Valley non-native plant species are forcing out our native plants, in some cases drastically altering local ecosystems. Volunteers help us restore local habitat by removing these invasive species.
Matthew Mahood, President & CEO of San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be speaking at the next Almaden Business Association event.
He will be discussing the future direction of the Chamber and specific issues of interest to businesses in the Almaden Valley and Blossom Valley areas.
Please support Almaden Super Lions with its 2011 Blanket Drive as they once again collect new and gently used clean blankets for those less fortunate.
Martin-Fontana Parks Association (MFPA) will be planting a number of California native plants and shrubs in Jeffrey Fontana Park.
Volunteers are needed. They will be meeting near the children’s playground not far from the intersection of McAbee Road & Thorntree Drive. Here is a map for the location.
Dave Poeschel will be heading up the project that involves the planting of 20 trees and about 130 small shrubs in Fontana Park on both sides of McAbee.
The other project will be headed by Patrick Pizzo in an area known as Island A, just west of the dog park in Fontana. He will lead the planting of about 25 shrubs.
Make sure to bring your gloves and a shovel, if you have one. The work won’t be too hard as the holes will be pre-augered. MFPA will be providing coffee, water, and refreshments for all the volunteers.
This project is being coordinated by the Martin-Fontana Parks Association in cooperation with Our City Forest of San Jose. If you can join us, please contact David Poeschel at [email protected].
Does your child or grandchild need community-service hours? This would be an excellent opportunity to serve the community and receive high school or middle school credit.
Phase II of the Fall planting is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 9am. To learn more about the tree planting, see the Master Plan. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
This is your opportunity to provide input on your child’s education and resetting of SJUSD’s Strategic Plan based on SJUSD’s New Vision and Mission.
Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews and the SJUSD Board of Education are seeking input on what 21st century skills students should be able to know and do in order to be a productive member of a global society.
Bullying is not just a harmless, normal part of growing up. It can cause devastating, lifelong problems. And it’s not going away all by itself. Most bullying situations can only be turned around with adult intervention and specific social and emotional skill-building.
Be a part of the solution to creek pollution! Come with friends, family, and lots of energy to one of the two Coastal Cleanup sites in Almaden Valley, which include Calero Creek and Los Alamitos Creek & Guadalupe Creek.
Santa Clara County Parks is holding the next community meeting about the Master Plan for the Calero County Park Trails.
Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department will soon be working on several improvements to ease traffic on Almaden Expressway.
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy is hosting a stewardship opportunity for volunteers to help clean up the banks of the Guadalupe River. Saturday September 17th from 9am to 12pm. For more information, visit http://www.grpg.org.
