Education

Adults – Schools – Groups – Individuals – Special Needs

Education

Nature Education for All

Children – Adults – Schools – Groups – Individuals – Special Needs
Lessons are always hands-on, interactive, and conducted in our beautiful 254-acre open-air classroom. Programs are centered on the natural and cultural history of San Jose; protecting the Guadalupe Watershed; and cultivating awareness, fitness, and creativity within our natural world.

Adult Programs:

Learn composting, grey-water basics, photography, flower arranging or wreath making. Practice yoga, or take a guided hike or bike tour. Unearth natural and local history. It’s your park. Get into it. Check back with us often to see what’s new.

Upcoming programs for adults:

Yoga in the Park – Session One

Yoga in the Park – Session Two

Growing All-Star Plants

Field Trips for K-12:

Discover lifecycles of salmon and trout, geocaching, the history of Santa Clara Valley and San Jose, archaeology, flower anatomy and pollination, composting and vermiculture (that’s worms!). School field trip programs meet California State Education Standards. Scholarships available.

Homeschool Programs:

Four-week series for homeschool students learning natural science topics. Offered on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons.

Special Needs Field Trips:

A series of outdoor explorations tailored for those with special needs.

Small Group Programs:

Outdoor field trips for clubs, birthday parties, Mom’s groups, and youth groups.

Badge Program:

Welcome Scouts! Trips and project designed to fulfill badge requirements.

Water Wizard Festival:

300 third grade students make for a lively and highly educational festival celebrating the Guadalupe River Watershed.

Classes and Programs meet at the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center at 438 Coleman Avenue. So that we can maintain appropriate student to teacher ratios and sufficient materials, 24-hour advance registration IS required.

3 Easy Ways to Reserve Your Spot:

• On-line: each class, workshop or program listing will have a link to click in order to sign up
• By phone: 408-298-7657
• By mail: send a check to Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, 438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110 (call first to check class availability)

Questions can be sent to education@grpg.org

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