Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

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NEWSLETTER: Mid November 2012

Kick off Super Bowl Sunday with the Super Guadalupe River Run at 8 AM on Sunday, February 3rd.

Don’t fumble the opportunity to burn some calories. Whether you go long for 13.1 miles or tackle the 3.1 mile quarterback sneak, you’ll earn your game-time guacamole on the Guadalupe. Huddle with family, friends, training partners, neighbors, or co-workers to run a half marathon or 5K - cross the goal line to score guilt-free indulgence during the game. For more information or to register, click here.

Trail Update

Good news - while the Hwy 880 to Alviso paving project isn't yet complete, the section from Hwy 880 to Green Island (just before the Hwy 101 undercrossing) will re-open on Wednesday. Grab your bike or walking/running shoes and work off those extra holiday calories while exploring the new trail segment. Pictured is one of the three new interpretive plazas that will be featured on the trail.

Christmas Bird Count

Sunday, December 16, 8:00 am to noon
The Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is a census of early winter bird populations. More than 50,000 volunteer observers across the Americas take part in counting birds in their particular area. The result is over a century of data on bird populations from North to South America. This data is crucial because it is used by scientists to monitor bird population changes over time. Please join us to complete the census of birds in the section of Guadalupe River Park from Coleman Ave to Hwy 880 and in Guadalupe Gardens. No experience is necessary. Click the green button to sign up.

Gratitude

GRPC staff members are thankful for the support of our volunteers, members, sponsors, elected officials, Board of Directors, and all who are helping to realize the dream of a central park for San Jose. Happy Thanksgiving!

Upcoming Events

Homeschool Series

November theme: The Earth, Inside and Out: Solving the Geologic Mysteries of Planet Earth

Rock Your World
November 21st

Meet a Rockstar: Serpentinite
November 28th

Time: 1:30 – 3 pm
Ages: 5-12
$10 members/$15 non-members per class
$35 members/$55 non-members per series

For more information, click here.

Festive Pumpkin Centerpieces

Tuesday November 20th
6:00 to 8:00 pm
All Ages (14 and under with parent)
$15/members, $20/non-members

Join us for a fun, festive take on fall centerpieces, just in time for Thanksgiving! Learn how take an ordinary pumpkin and turn it into the perfect autumnal display for your Thanksgiving dinner table. We’ll provide beautiful leaves from the river park and the supplies needed to turn your pumpkin into a vase - you bring the pumpkin! Participants are encouraged to bring leaves from their own garden to share, fresh flowers or anything else that inspires them. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Sign up.

Annual Holiday Wreath Workshop

Saturday, December 8th
10:00 am to 12:00 pm or
1:30 to 3:30 pm
$25/members, $35/non-members

This annual workshop is so popular; we’ve added an additional time slot. All basic materials will be provided, but if you have some special greenery, lights or ornaments that you would like to incorporate onto your wreath, feel free to bring them along. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. For more information, call 408-298-7657. Sign up.

Legacy Giving

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