Join Grassroots Ecology for an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community event to restore habitat for the Lunar New Year!
We will install native plants and take the opportunity to appreciate this act of new beginnings while sharing the successes of past and present restoration efforts. Volunteers should expect to work outside in rain or shine, plant native plants, and learn about habitat restoration and the unique landscape of Stulsaft Park. We will end our time together with a walk that showcases plants growing in the park!
Accessibility considerations include hiking on uneven and steep terrain, being outside for the entire length of the event, kneeling to dig a small hole with a hand tool, and squatting and standing to pull invasive plants. Volunteers will be supplied with gloves, kneelers, and all tools, including digging tools.
Visit Grassroots Ecology’s Stulsaft Park page to learn more about the ecosystem and accessibility considerations.
Please note: This gathering is designed to celebrate and provide a safe space for those who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, or mixed AAPI identities, as well as individuals interested in learning about Chinese and Lunar New Year traditions. Our goal is to foster meaningful connections, share cultural stories, and discuss experiences within the AAPI community in a supportive environment. While this event prioritizes creating space for AAPI voices, we warmly welcome anyone who wants to respectfully learn and celebrate these traditions with us. Thank you for helping us maintain an inclusive and culturally sensitive gathering!
Waivers/Registration: All attendees 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.
Transportation for Stulsaft Park: The lower entrance to Stulsaft Park is mainly accessible via car and bike, but the 278 samTrans bus goes to the Farm Hill entrance of Stulsaft Park. If taking the bus, get off at Farm Hill & Glennan Dr. stop and then walk through the park to get to the lower entrance meeting space.
If driving and parking please give yourself ten minutes to park and walk to the meeting spot. There is street parking for cars near Goodwin Ave. and Mitchell Way (there is no parking on Recreation Way).
Meeting Space: Meet by the native plant and animal mural/storage unit at the lower entrance to Stulsaft Park. Multiple drinking fountains are available, and there are multi-user gendered restrooms eight minutes from the meeting spot, and single-user gendered bathrooms by the Farm Hill Entrance/playground which is an eight-minute walk from our work area. The work area is less than a ten-minute walk from the meeting spot.
There is cell service within some areas of the park.
Prepare for Exploring Outdoors:
Reusable water bottle
Snacks, if desired
Long pants, long sleeves recommended
Sturdy closed-toed shoes
Rain gear/boots
Face mask for COVID-19 safety (optional)
Epi-Pen or allergy medicine, if applicable
Plan for potential exposure to sun, poison oak, ticks
We will provide snacks.
Event Cancellations:
We are committed to the safety of our staff and attendees. If we must cancel an event 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 before 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 programs are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please reach out to the event facilitator so we can prepare for your participation.
Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations? Email laurel@grassrootsecology.org