Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
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Target demographics: children of all ages, urban open space enthusiasts, gardeners, trail users (walkers, runners, bicyclists, skaters), downtown San Jose residents, birders and other nature lovers
Direct beneficiaries per year: 25,000
Geographic areas served: South Bay
Mission:
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy provide community leadership for the development and active use of San Jose’s Central Park through education, advocacy and stewardship.
Results:
Highlights from 2008:
• Led over 3,000 K-5 students, mostly from nature deficient, low-income areas, on environmental education field trips.
• Coordinated over 10,000 volunteer hours in the Visitor & Education Center, Heritage Rose Garden, Historic Orchard, and Courtyard Garden.
• Received certification as a Green Business.
• Opened the first community garden in California to use recycled water.
• Coordinated Pumpkins in the Park, which drew over 10,000 people.
• Led over 3,000 K-5 students, mostly from nature deficient, low-income areas, on environmental education field trips.
• Coordinated over 10,000 volunteer hours in the Visitor & Education Center, Heritage Rose Garden, Historic Orchard, and Courtyard Garden.
• Received certification as a Green Business.
• Opened the first community garden in California to use recycled water.
• Coordinated Pumpkins in the Park, which drew over 10,000 people.
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Norma A.
04/02/11
I am a fortunate and blessed neighbor to the right of the conservancy, I get to see the bus loads of children as they exit the bus and ready themselves for an amazing experience in Guadalupe park. We are in the top 10 of the largest cities in the United States it is hard to believe but many children...
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stanleyin09
04/22/09
A small, but mighty organization, Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens is an example of how a small group of people can have major impacts. Apart from the fact that there are only three full time employees, this organization seeks to bring advocacy and awareness about issues surrounding the ...
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