Field Trips Small Group Programs Summer Programs

We accept credit cards over the phone.  Payment for all workshops or classes can be sent to:
The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens
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.

Heart to Heart!
Friday, February 12th
3:30 to 5:00 pm
$10/members, $15/non-members
Ages: 5-10
Did you know a worm has five hearts? Do you know where a snake’s heart is located along its body? The huge blue whale’s heart beats six times a minute and our human’s heart beats seventy times. Join the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens  and learn some cool facts about the heart and how it differs between species. So many creatures on our planet depend on a strong heart and each one comes in different sizes, has unique sounds, number of chambers and lots of other facts which vary from the lowly worm to the largest of mammals.  Before you leave, you will create some colorful Valentine hearts of your own to take home.

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: Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens,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.

Sustainable Vegetable Gardening FULL!
Wednesdays,  February 10th – March 17th
7:00 – 9:00pm
6 classes
$60 /members, $72/ non members
Instructor: Master Gardener Ann Northrup
Gardening year round is easy and rewarding in our mild Mediterranean climate. Learn how to have a successful, environmentally responsible food garden that provides delicious vegetables and herbs every month of the year. This course stresses sustainable gardening practices such as mulching, efficient watering methods, on-site composting, integrated pest management, and use of organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Topics include: soil preparation, amendments, and fertilizers; irrigation methods and systems; working with both seeds and seedlings; cultural requirements of specific warm and cool season crops and varieties that do well in our area; and how to identify and manage common pests, weeds, and diseases of vegetable crops in Santa Clara County. Click here to read about Ann Northrup.

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.