Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Monthly Update

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Save the Date!
Pumpkins in the Park - Saturday, October 11, 2008

Education
For more information, contact our EducationCoordinator, Linda McCabe.

Beautiful Backyard Habitats
Saturday, September 13
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$10/members, $15/non-members
Join the 90,000 people in the United States who have certified their yards and homes as backyard habitats for wildlife. Sharon McCray, whose yard is certified by the National Wildlife Federation, will show the four basic elements required by wildlife for survival and how to provide them in basic landscaping. You’ll learn about gardening with natives, build a toad house and learn about other wildlife friendly shelters, discover ways of reducing water use while providing ample sources for animals, and so much more! We will even provide the paper work for you to begin certifying your own backyard habitat. Let’s make the world a greener and more wildlife friendly place.

Volunteering
For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Lucy Perez

Volunteers needed for Trail Count
The 2008 Trail Count is set for Wednesdays, September 17th and 24th. Volunteers are needed for 2-hour shifts from 7 am to 6:30 pm on each day. Three 12-hour count stations are to be located at: 1) Guadalupe River Trail, near Park Avenue; 2) Guadalupe River Trail, @ Coleman Avenue; 3) Los Gatos Creek Trail, near Hamilton Avenue. The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy are hosting the Coleman Avenue trail count site. Please send an email to trailcount@svbcbikes.org with the hours and day(s) you are available.

Team Building and Community Involvement Opportunities
Working together to make a difference in the community is a great way to build team spirit and demonstrate the values of your organization. We will work with your group to find the right project (s) for your group. Year-round, outdoor activities provide fresh air and exercise as well as team camaraderie!   

Want to do something different during summer to help your community and get a free ice cream as a reward? The Heritage Rose Garden needs volunteers to snip all the dead roses in order to promote more bloom.   We’re hoping you will help us on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, with a sweet payoff at the end. No experience necessary. Volunteer experts will show you how.  Bring your own clippers, or borrow one from the staff.  It will be an enjoyable and rewarding way to spend a summer evening.

The San Jose Heritage Rose Garden is located on Taylor Street, at Spring Street, just east of Coleman Avenue.  For more information, and to sign up, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lucy Perez, at 408-298-7657.

We Need Volunteers for Pumpkins in the Park Event!
We have all sorts of volunteer needs.  If you have questions, contact our volunteer coordinator, Lucy Perez, at 408-298-7657.

Volunteer Profiles

Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Board Member: John Tang John is the Manager of Government Relations and Corporate Communications for San Jose Water Company, where he is responsible for directing and executing the company’s corporate communications, government affairs and media relations programs. His career spans 12-plus years in the areas of environmental engineering and public affairs. Prior to joining San Jose Water Company, he was employed by FMC Corporation and his responsibilities included managing a diverse portfolio of contaminated industrial facilities, including State and Federal Superfund sites, in the U.S. and Canada. John is a graduate of SJSU where he earned a BS and MS in Civil Engineering, and Columbia University where he received an MBA in Finance. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and his community involvements include the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, San Jose Education Foundation, and Santa Clara Firesafe Council. John is also a member of the San Jose Leadership Council (Class of 2007-2008).

Meet Bruce Nance Bruce recently returned to the South Bay after spending 6 years in Costa Rica working at a resort. He joined our volunteer group in April. Bruce prefers outdoor activities, but is willing to pitch in with whatever is needed, including helping the education staff with children’s field trips and summer camp. He has a full-time retail position. In his spare time, Bruce enjoys bicycling, reading about history, and playing soccer on Sundays. He also speaks Spanish fluently. The next time you see Bruce, start a conversation with him and learn more about him – maybe practice Spanish.The staff appreciates all he brings to the organization. Gracias Bruce!