Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

Exciting news!?? Reimagining the Civic Commons today announced a new round of investments that will continue to revitalize Downtown’s Guadalupe River Park, SoFA Pocket Park, and San Pedro Square over the next three years in San José. We're excited to continue working with San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, City of San José Department of Transportation, San Jose Office of Economic Development, San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs, San Jose Downtown Association, SPUR, and Veggielution to reimagine our civic commons. Learn more here: https://civiccommons.us/

Last Wednesday we (as the Urban Growers Network) alongside Fullwell co-hosted a candidate forum for County Supervisor District 2 candidates Betty Duong and Madison Nguyen. Candidates responded to questions about food justice policies, support for local farmers and consumers, as well as the candidates' proposals for promoting organic community gardens and supporting nonprofit organizations. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a successful event in the beautiful Sacred Heart Community Service/La Mesa Verde Urban Garden! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fullwell works to create a healthy, just and sustainable food system and to put an end to food insecurity with a focus on developing policies and programs in California related to the food safety net and public food procurement. Urban Growers Network is a committed and evolving collective of eight grassroots urban agriculture and environmental education agencies in Santa Clara County. These organizations include the Middlebrook Center: California Native Garden Foundation, The Forge Garden, Garden To Table Silicon Valley, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, Our City Forest, Sacred Heart Community Service, ValleyVerde.org, and Veggielution. #urbanagriculture #foodjustice #communitygarden

Join us tomorrow to meet the candidates running for Santa Clara County District 2 Supervisor! This is an opportunity to make your voice heard on local issues that are important to you, especially on urban gardens and food justice. This event is designed to create a space for dialogue and discussion with District 2 candidates Betty Duong and Madison Nguyen. The forum will focus on food policies, support for local farmers and consumers, as well as the candidates' proposals for promoting organic community gardens and supporting nonprofit organizations. Join Fullwell and the Urban Growers Network tomorrow on Wednesday, September 25th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in History Park San José. Register for this event at https://lnkd.in/gmFdkmT9

Had so much fun helping to plan UC Irvine's 5th annual Anteaters in Service Day in the Bay Area! It was so wonderful working with the folks at Guadalupe River Park Conservancy within their Historic Orchard to help continue maintenance of their new fruit trees on site. Call us master mulchers and pruners ?? Zot Zot Zot! #AnteatersInServiceDay

Join us in kicking off the celebration of the San José Heritage Rose Garden's upcoming 30th anniversary on Saturday, September 21! ?? The Heritage Rose Garden is a testament to the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy’s dedication to preserving rare and iconic roses, with a goal to share in community knowledge, appreciation, and stewardship. We will have a sign unveiling, speakers, volunteer opportunities, and park programs happening throughout the day. If you'd like to volunteer with us in preparation for this event, we'll be hosting our usual Heritage Rose Garden volunteer day every Saturday leading up to and day of the event, as well as hosting our Trail Cleanup in the vicinity! Find more information on San José's Heritage Rose Garden: https://lnkd.in/ghYrPwu8 ?????????? ???????????????? Heritage Rose Garden Volunteering// 8:30-11:30 AM Shed Painting Volunteer Day// 8:30-11:30 AM Trail Cleanup Volunteer Day// 9:00-11:00 AM Nature Education for Young Children in the Rotary PlayGarden// 10:30-11:30 AM (English) & 12:00-1:00 PM (Spanish) Heritage Rose Garden Speaker Series// 11:00-11:30 AM Heritage Rose Garden Sign Unveiling// 11:30 AM-12:00 PM

Had so much fun helping to plan UC Irvine's 5th annual Anteaters in Service Day in the Bay Area! It was so wonderful working with the folks at Guadalupe River Park Conservancy within their Historic Orchard to help continue maintenance of their new fruit trees on site. Call us master mulchers and pruners ?? Zot Zot Zot! #AnteatersInServiceDay

Become a sponsor for the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy’s 28th Annual Pumpkins in the Park autumn festival! Held this year on Saturday, October 12 in Discovery Meadow, Pumpkins in the Park is our yearly fall festival where community joins in the River Park to celebrate the autumn season and our natural environment with live entertainment, a free pumpkin patch, environmental education programs, and more. We are still accepting activity, event, and media sponsors to support and promote this event for San Joseans and anyone interested in supporting or learning about the benefits of urban parks! Please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gga6fvqT to learn how to support this celebrated community event. Thank you to those who have helped make this year’s Pumpkins in the Park possible: ???????????????????? ??????????????: Pacific Gas and Electric Company ????????????????: Boston Properties (BXP), Councilmember Omar Torres, County of Santa Clara, Google, The Health Trust, HGA, Kaiser Permanente, Pro-Sweep, Inc, City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Silicon Valley PRIDE ? ?????????????????????????? ??????????????: City of San José ???????????? ???????????? ??????????????: San Jose Makers Market?

Congratulations to our Executive Director Jason Su for making the Silicon Valley Business Journal Class of 2024 - 40 Under 40 List!

Support the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy as a sponsor for this year’s Pumpkins in the Park on Saturday, October 12! Pumpkins in the Park is our annual fall festival, celebrating the autumn season and the San Jose region in a family-friendly day of activities. Sponsorship gives you recognition in our print and online media, event signage, and more depending on sponsor level. Find all details about sponsorship here: https://lnkd.in/gR_hJq5a and learn about Pumpkins in the Park on our website: https://lnkd.in/gga6fvqT #PumpkinsinthePark #DiscoveryMeadow #lovetheGRP

All smiles for our team who donated $7500 and attended the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy's Window on the River Park event. LS Power is building the Power Santa Clara Valley #transmission project to strengthen the electric grid in #SanJose, CA. #communities #givingtuesday Visit https://lnkd.in/daiu5jYb