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California Native Plant Society

Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Help Wanted!

CNPS SCV is an all-volunteer organization -- our activities depend on our many volunteers. We welcome your help to fill these important volunteer roles.  

Library Talk Helpers: We hold talks at libraries in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Several volunteers are for each talk to help with setup and check-ins. No experience is necessary. Sign up to help with an upcoming talk.

Research Scholarship Administration: We are looking for a volunteer to assist our Research Scholarship Committee with some administrative tasks. This role entails commitment  of 20 hours over the course of the year and can be performed remotely. Scholarships play a vital role in assisting students who are researching native plants and their environments. We would love to hear from you if you have an eye for detail and can manage coordination between different individuals in the Chapter and students from local universities. If you are interested in this opportunity or need more details, please get in touch with Radhika Thekkath at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information on other volunteer opportunities, contact Radhika Thekkath, Interim Chair of the Leadership Development Committee, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Upcoming Events

Thu Sep 18 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM
CNPS SCV Board Meeting
Fri Sep 19 @ 9:00AM -
Edgewood Restoration
Sat Sep 20 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Lake Cunningham Native Garden
Sat Sep 20 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Cataldi Park Native Garden
Sat Sep 20 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Kirk Park Pollinator Garden
Sat Sep 20 @11:00AM - 01:00PM
Seed and Cutting Exchange + Native Garden Viewing + Learn to Propagate Cuttings
Sun Sep 21 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM
First Day of Fall Bird and Plant ID Walk at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose
Sun Sep 21 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Bird and Plant ID Walk at Lake Cunningham Park (San Jose)
Mon Sep 22 @ 8:30AM -
Alum Rock Park Restoration
Tue Sep 23 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM
Native Plant ID