Sow & Grow: Volunteer & Learn About Extreme Heat Safety
Sat, Oct 11
|San Jose
Join other volunteers and us in preparing our community garden beds for planting and learning about extreme heat safety!
Time & Location
Oct 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
San Jose, 691 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
Guests
About the Event
In preparation, please: (a) (if you haven't before) sign the site visit permissions and waivers form and (b) review the below frequently asked questions:
What should we wear? Check the weather on the morning of the gathering and dress appropriately. We recommend wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants, and a hat. Closed toed shoes are required for safety, as we are an active urban farm. We'll provide gardening gloves, but please bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen.
How do I get to Valley Verde? We are located at 691 W San Carlos Street, which is in downtown San José, 0.5 miles from the Diridon Station. The VTA bus lines 23 and Rapid 523 that run along San Carlos Street are one block from us.
Where do I park? Vehicles can park at 377 Royal Ave, in the old Orchard Supply Hardware parking lot. Carpooling is encouraged.
Are there any skin irritating plants on-site? Yes, skin irritation can…