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Adopt A Rose, General Donations, The Donor Walkway, Memberships,
Endowment, Critter Donations
Upcoming Events
Homeschool Programs
Summer break.
Sheet Mulching
Saturday, June 7th
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free!
This workshop will discuss and demonstrate the process of sheet mulching. Sheet mulching is an effective and chemical-free process of removing lawn, promoting healthy soil, and moisture, and keeping weeds away so that your garden can thrive! Learn the process of sheet mulching in this hands-on workshop, and take its benefits to your own outdoor space!
We will work at the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, Courtyard Garden. There will be a brief lecture, followed by hands-on practice.
Wear garden boots, a hat and gloves. Bring water. Tools and materials will be available. Space is limited - Register today!
Meet at the corner on Walnut and Taylor Street. Parking is available on Seymour and Walnut Streets, including street parking.
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Twilight Yoga in the Park
6 Week Summer Series
Thursdays, June 12th - July 17th 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
18 years or older $30/members, $45/non-members $10/drop-in
As summer's warmer weather and longer evenings approach, we look forward to Twilight Yoga in the Park. Join fitness instructor Kristin Strellis for a gentle yoga class designed to improve your flexibility, balance, and relaxation. Dress in comfortable clothing, and bring any stress or worries that have accumulated throughout the week to release outdoors in the beautiful Guadalupe Park. All equipment is provided. This Yoga class is held outside and inspiration from nature will surround us. Reserve your space in this gentle healthy living class.
Please note that due to the Playgarden construction, the class will meet on the grassy area near the Seymour St. parking lot.
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Gardening with Succulents
Saturday, June 14th, 2014
10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages 18 and Up
$25/members, $30/non-members
Looking for a fun way to use an old tea pot, bowl, basket, or even a shoe? UCCE Master Gardener and succulent expert Laura Balaoro will demonstrate how to turn a found container from your home into a beautiful succulent arrangement. You will learn the dos and don'ts of planting succulents and come away with your own creation, a value of $35. Laura will bring plant cuttings but participants are encouraged to bring their own to share and exchange.
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Summer Solstice TaiChi & Qigong
Saturday, June 21st
6:00pm to 8:00pm
$15/members, $20/non-members
Join us and Zen Hwang, DMQ and experience how Qigong & TaiChi use breath, posture, and movement to cleanse, accumulate and circulate Qi in the body. Through the cultivation of the body, mind and breath, our response to the external environment is strengthened and overall quality of life is improved. This workshop promotes health and balance while getting a full mind-body workout and covers energetic anatomy, tonification-discharging methods, and energy building body movements. All levels are welcomed - just dress in comfortable clothing. Reserve your space for the highest yang day of 2014 for maximal benefit to your health.
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Legacy Giving
Please consider a bequest to GRPC as part of your estate plan. There's no minimum amount required. In fact, you can specify any dollar amount, leave a percentage of your estate, or designate what remains after your estate has been settled. Here's some sample language:
I give to Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, a California non-profit corporation (Tax ID 77-0166797), $_______ or _____% of my estate or ____% of the residue of my estate.
I intend this gift to be used for an endowment that will support Guadalupe River Park Conservancy in perpetuity OR I intend this gift to be used at the Board of Directors' discretion.
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