Join co-leaders Julisa Soto and Vicki Silvas-Young for a walking tour of the newly installed ethnobotanic garden at this historic site. Over 100 locally native plant species are growing in the garden. Each plant represents its use during one of four major eras of regional transformation: Indigenous ancestral homelands, the Spanish colonial period, the Mexican rancho era and early American statehood.

Julisa Soto organized community members to create the garden. Each plant tells a story of cultural use, ecological function and the deep relationships Indigenous communities have maintained for thousands of years. As we tour the garden, we’ll learn how traditional ecological knowledge continues to influence biodiversity and land stewardship.

The garden’s plant list includes maintenance tips for each plant. Visit it here: bit.ly/RASH-garden. The garden is wheelchair accessible on level, decomposed granite or brick paths. Light refreshments will be served. 

RSVP is required to join the walk. No drop-ins please and space is limited. To RSVP on Meetup, please visit our Chapter’s Meetup group, here: www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant-Society-Santa-Clara-Valley-Chapter/. We open the RSVPs one week before the event. Find your event within the group and tap/click the “Attend” button to reserve your spot.

We’ll meet at 10:00am at the Roberto Adobe & Sunol House site. The street address is 770 Lincoln Ave. in San Jose. Driving directions and parking tips are provided on the Meetup page.