Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

Education

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Programs
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We accept credit cards over the phone. Payment for all workshops or classes can be sent to:
The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
438 Coleman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110

For more information please contact our Education Department at education@grpg.org or 408-298-7657.

Programs For Kids

All programs take place at the Guadalupe Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Ave, SJ and parents need not be present. Pre Registration is required, space is limited. For more information, visit www.grpg.org or call 408 298-7657.

Spring is in Bloom!
Friday, March 12th
3:30 to 5:00pm
$10/members, $15/non-members
Ages: 5-10
Just what is spring? And what are the signs that tell us it is springtime? Come join the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy and enjoy a blooming good time while we experience first hand the wonders of spring. From budding tree leaves, blossoming roses to the chirp, trill and serenade of the birds beginning their nesting, we’ll explore the park. Make an eggshell planter to take home and watch your own plant grow!

You can now sign up on-line for this class only! Our current system is not very fancy, so it will be up to you to determine what amount to enter depending on your membership status and number of attendees. We will then verify the info when the order comes through and contact you for more information or to correct any issues. If you need to communicate more information than this process will allow, just send an e-mail to education@grpg.org.

Snakes and Worms!
Friday, April 2nd
3:30 to 5:00 pm
$10/members, $15/non-members
Ages: 5-10
How does your body move from here to there? What if you were an animal with no arms OR legs? Join the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy and learn about our lovable, limbless friends in this class all about snakes and worms. Check out the differences from the inside out and learn more about creatures with and without backbones. And while we learn how our live visitors are similar and different, we’ll learn why they are so important!

Programs For Adults

All events will be held at the new Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center, located at 438 Coleman Avenue. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by contacting us at education@grpg.org or 408-298-7657 or by sending a check to: Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, 438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted via phone or mail. For more information please call 408-298-7657.

"I was thrilled to find out that the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy offers great classes at really low prices. I didn't know that existed. The classes teach about environmentally friendly ways to garden, the topics are timely, and I am looking forward to taking more classes - not just about gardening, but garden-related topics, like flower arranging, building birdhouses, and more. It is a fantastic resource."
Susan Golden, CRS, GRI
www.SusanGolden.com

Spring Walking Series
Saturday, March 6th – April 24th (8 weeks)
8:30 to 9:30am
$40/members, $50/non-members
Burst out of winter with a new walking series! Join Guadalupe River Park Conservancy for their eight week Spring walking Series. Step by step, you’ll be healthier as a result of this class that leads you through the paved trails along the Guadalupe River. Come check out the changes along the trails. Learn proper stretches, toning exercises and wellness tips as you meet others who enjoy exercising outdoors along the way. Varied fitness levels will be offered. Led by fitness instructors Kristin Strellis and Sheri Suomela.

Compost Classes
Wednesdays, 4/7/2010, 6/2/2010, 8/4/2010, 9/1/2010
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Varies
Price: FREE
Complete your garden or get started gardening by learning how to compost - one of the best ways to add nutrients to your soil and keep waste out of the landfill at the same time. We will cover items such as: what can be composted, the various composting methods available, and what to do with finished compost. We'll help you choose which method works best for you! Since this class is free, you can sign up on-line...just click here.

The Complete Guide to Year Round Food Gardening!
Saturday, May 22nd
10:30 to 12:30pm
$10/members, $15/non-members
Learn how to get the most out of your year-round food garden. Come join Friends of Guadalupe and meet local author Pam Peirce to learn why her book, Golden Gate Gardening has been the gold standard in gardening books for Northern California. Much has changed in the gardening world since her popular last edition was published a decade ago and the new updated version includes everything from pest control to seed companies. Pam Peirce will share information on crop varieties that are delicious, productive, and pest resistant, recent developments in planning a garden to attract beneficial creatures, and ways to use your garden’s microclimate, and the mini-microclimates within it to best advantage. This new edition includes a specific planting calendar for Santa Clara County gardeners, and is packed with solid information and

Pam’s years of experience, making this a must-have for anyone with a bit of soil, some seeds and a dream of green.

“For vegetable gardening in the Bay Area, Golden Gate Gardening is indispensable---- if you buy one gardening book, this is the one”
Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and the Omnivore’s Dilemma

For a detailed bio on Pam Peirce, click here.