Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

We wanted to remind you that today is the last chance to register for the Winter Trimester of CHIRP with 30% off. Just use the code THANKFUL at checkout! To learn more about CHIRP, please visit: https://www.grpg.org/education/homeschool-programs/... To register (using code THANKFUL for 30% off): https://campscui.active.com//CampGuadalupeatGuadalupeRiver

Come join us and our friends the South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition on Wednesday, December 2 from 9-11am to beautify our river corridor! Limited to the first 30 volunteers who sign up due to social distancing protocol, we will work between Coleman Avenue and Taylor Street removing trash and debris. Click the event below to sign up on Eventbrite!

Today (October 16) is the last day to complete a survey by the City of San José where residents can help shape the future of San José by completing an online survey found at: polco.us/sf8b60 The survey, conducted by the National Research Center in coordination with the City Auditor, includes questions about City services provided to residents as well as the quality of life in San José. Please consider completing!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Conservancy and our Rat Representatives! Jake and Marcus got their very own mini-dinners this week to join in the holiday spirit.

We are so thankful for our CHIRP community! To share our gratitude, we are offering a 30% discount on our Winter Trimester now through Sunday. Just use the code THANKFUL at checkout! To learn more about CHIRP, please visit: https://www.grpg.org/education/homeschool-programs/... To register (using code THANKFUL for 30% off): https://campscui.active.com//CampGuadalupeatGuadalupeRiver

Our virtual event is only one week away!!! This year, the Conservancy is bringing the River Park to YOU. Join us at 5:30PM next Thursday the 22nd to celebrate the places and people that help make the Park great! To register for this fun and free event, click here: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/sbdhscsu

Our incredible CHIRP program has moved online for Winter 2020-2021! We have made many changes to maximize student success in the online model, including: *a strict cap of twelve (12) students per session *built-in small group time... *a trimester model *capstone projects *carefully-designed homework and projects between each lesson The Winter Trimester runs December 7 - February 22. The themes will include Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy. We offer one session for students aged 5 - 8, and one session for students aged 9 - 12. Email [email protected] with questions or for more information. To learn more or register, please visit: https://www.grpg.org/education/homeschool-programs/

Who says urban parks don’t have a thriving ecosystem?? This hawk put on a show for our Operations Manager today. We think he could be America’s Next Top Hawk Model

Window on the River Park is going virtual this year! Don’t miss out on this celebration of the GRPG as we bring the Park to YOU This is a free event, but registration is required to attend. You can do so at the link below: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/sbdhscsu

Due to COVID 19, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our annual harvest festival, Pumpkins in the Park, to 2021. However, the health and well-being of our community remains a priority for us. In lieu of our annual harvest festival, we are partnering with County of Santa Clara Public Health Department and Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose to provide a free COVID testing site at the Museum on Saturday, October 10th from 10AM-3PM. No appointment is necessary to be tested. Please wear a mask and be prepared to practice social distancing while in line and inside the testing site. Parking is available at the Woz Way lot across from the Museum. Transit access at the Children's Discovery Museum Station.

#FatBearWeek is a "beary" welcome distraction that begins today, September 30th! There aren't any bears in the Guadalupe River Park, but Lupe the Columbian Mammoth has been looking a little chonky lately. Maybe she can compete next year!

The Guadalupe River Park is an important habitat for many animals, including this juvenile Red Tail Hawk. Our education team, out filming clips for our Distance Learning Field Trips, was lucky enough to spot this raptor chowing down on what we guess was a rat! Hawks and other predators keep the rodent population at healthy levels, ensuring a healthy park ecosystem. Have you seen a bird of prey enjoying or hunting a meal before?

Don’t forget to register for the Community Engagement Forum TONIGHT at 6PM! Learn more about our partnership with POW WOW San José and their new Artist in Residence program. Sign up at the link below and make sure you have a Zoom account to join the event!

The last day to respond to the #2020Census is next Wednesday September 30! Click the link below to get counted.

Tune into tonight at 7:00PM to see the reveal of the 3 Urban Confluence Silicon Valley finalists' designs for a new landmark to be constructed at Arena Green! Click the link below to sign up for the event.

Join the Conservancy and POW WOW San José next Thursday for a Community Engagement Forum to discuss a new Artist-in-Residency (AIR) program and to provide input for PWSJ's first activation! Sign up by going to the event page and clicking on the link provided.

The Coastal Cleanup Day for 2020 looks a little different this year and we are encouraging folks to participate by cleaning up their communities. This September, join your community, in a socially-distanced cleanup in your very own neighborhood and local natural areas every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon to prevent litter from making its way into our waterways. We'll miss hosting a group in the park for this event, but are thrilled it is still happening, and for the entire month! Please register at https://cleanacreek.org/upcoming-events/ to ensure your hours volunteering are accounted for! By registering, you will receive exclusive tips on conducting a safe and effective cleanup.