We restore native plants to open spaces and neighborhoods, steward creeks and watersheds, and provide hands-on nature education. By increasing biodiversity together, we believe we can restore our own interconnectedness, wellness, and sense of place in a fast-moving world.
Grassroots Ecology cares for thousands of acres of land from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the San Francisco Bay, but we couldn't do it without those who protect this region from development. Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is doing exactly that – creating a network of protected lands where people and nature connect and thrive.
The silver bush lupine, (Lupinus albifrons), is a striking shrub that offers year-long beauty to sunny, drought-tolerant gardens. With unique silver-green palmate leaves and stunning elongated purple flower clusters, this could be your new favorite native pollinator plant!
Our Intern Akira’s journey with Grassroots Ecology began in his early teens. Learn more about what kept him coming back over the last 6 years: as a Youth Steward in high school, a Naturalist Intern last summer, and as a current Habitat Restoration Intern.
Grassroots Ecology has worked with the San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School since 2017 to tackle large restoration projects. Thanks to the Corps, we have made huge strides in wildfire resiliency, urban greening, and education at local parks and preserves.
Meet new friends, learn about nature, enhance your observational skills, and help restore the natural ecosystems within Stulsaft Park!
Join us to improve habitat for the threatened South Bay burrowing owl population. This opportunity is for those aged 18+.
Meet new friends, learn about nature, enhance your observational skills, and help restore the natural ecosystems within Bol Park and the San Francisquito Creek watershed!
Volunteer your time to help increase biodiversity at Byrne Preserve!
