CLIMATE ACTION: Historic Orchard Workday with Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

Project Overview

California Climate Action Corps - Community Climate Action Day, a climate volunteer event and celebration hosted in collaboration with California Volunteers, HandsOn Bay Area, the City of San Jose, Veggielution, and other San Jose community organizations! As part of California Climate Action Week, hundreds of volunteers will support projects throughout the city focused on urban greening, organic waste and edible food recovery, and wildfire resiliency.

Volunteers will help with the continued revitalization of the Historic Orchard and maintenance of newly planted fruit trees on site. Tasks may include weed removal, fruit tree care, minor infrastructure repair, tree pruning, and other tasks as necessary.

Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy often leads, partners, advocates, organizes and informs the public on a number of projects, initiatives, and plans that impact the River Park and surrounding community. Their goals are to support the health and stewardship of the river, make the park and trail more welcoming and inviting, and support community development while uplifting our neighbors and the city.

Project Requirements & Important Notes

• As part of the Climate Action project day, this project will be kicking off at the address listed in the confirmation email and the actual project location will be revealed at the kickoff. This project requires travel to a second location.

• Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoe and comfortable clothing

• Volunteers should bring water,sun protection, layers, and snacks

• Please do your part in keeping our community healthy. If you are immuno-compromised, at increased risk for severe illness, or feeling sick at all, please decline your registration to the event and register for a project at a less risky time. For additional resources and guidance on how to keep yourself healthy, visit the CDC website.

About California Climate Action Corps

In California, climate change is a threat to systems and people across the state. The impacts to our environment and health are worsening as we experience longer and more frequent droughts, devastating wildfires, and more. Each of us has a role to play. You can take meaningful action today to help communities across our state..

In 2020, as a part of California’s comprehensive strategy to address the climate crisis, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, created the country’s first state-level climate service corps. The service corps was established to empower all Californians to take meaningful action to safeguard the climate.