It's planting season! Together we will be working to improve habitat in Alviso for the resident burrowing owl population by planting native plants, shoveling and moving mulch and removing invasive plant seedlings from the planting areas.

Waivers/Registration: All volunteers attending the workday must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this Eventbrite page. Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf. This opportunity is only for those aged 18+.

Parking information: 150 Nortech Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95134 is the closest address to the site. Parking is available along Nortech Pkwy. The meeting location is the end of the road of Nortech Pkwy.

Meeting Space: Meet at the end of Nortech Pkwy. The project site is a large open field. It is not open to the public because it is sensitive habitat for burrowing owls, but Grassroots Ecology staff will be present to let you into the project area. The gate will be locked at 9:15, please arrive on time. No bathrooms or water are available at the project site.

Prepare for Working Outdoors:

• Face mask for COVID-19 safety (optional)
• Reusable water bottle (filled with water)
• Snacks, if desired
• Long pants, long sleeves recommended
• Sturdy closed-toed shoes that can get dirty
• Hat/sunscreen or rain gear/boots
• Epi-Pen or allergy medicine, if applicable
• Plan for potential exposure to sun, poison oak, ticks, prickly plants

COVID-19 Safety

Our staff will carefully adhere to safety protocols we have developed in compliance with public health guidelines. View our COVID-19 safety protocols here. As of March 1, 2022, masks are optional for all staff and volunteers.

Event Cancellations:

We are committed to the safety of our staff and volunteers. In the event that we must cancel a workday due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, a Grassroots Ecology staff person will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM the day prior to this event.

Join Us!

Grassroots Ecology encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving and working in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our projects are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please reach out to the workday facilitator so we can prepare for your participation.

Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations?

Email claireg@grassrootsecology.org