Archive for October, 2015
21 Oct
We now have a Kiosk in Jeffrey Fontana Park
Thanks to Troop 287’s Eagle Scout Candidate Joshua Harbman who, with some assistance from his Dad, and Martin-Fontana Parks Association’s Vice-President Larry Sasscer, has completed the construction and installation of the kiosk. Some of the funds for construction were provided by Martin-Fontana Parks Association and the balance through fundraising by Scout Harbman. Great job, guys.
Scout Joshua Harbman
Joshua’s Dad helping out
Almost finished
The completed Kiosk
19 Oct
Where are our plants going?
Planting the roses
Every Fall, the project managers in our two parks plant new or replacement landscape plants. This is usually done after the first rains of at least 0.3 inches or more in 24 hours. Well, we haven’t had those rains yet; but we have experienced a problem with recent plantings. Plants are either being removed or they have been pulled from the soil and placed on-top of the soil near the plant location where they wither and die! Either way, this is a drain on our Martin-Fontana Parks Association resources, both people and money. We would appreciate if those residents using our two parks, T.J. Martin and Jeffrey Fontana, would keep attentive. If you see anyone carrying a plant, with the dirt root-ball exposed, crossing the park to their transportation, please use your smart phone to record the event and/or write down the license plate number. Direct confrontation is not advised. Any information you may provide that gives us a clue to whom and when would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Pat Pizzo
18 Oct
Thanks Volunteers!
Thanks everybody!
Our organization was established to save the park trees from being cut down by PG&E. Additionally, we have adopted both TJ Martin and Jeffrey Fontana Parks through the City’s Adopt-a-Park program. Saturday, Oct. 17th., we had a volunteer work party at Tree 13 to trim and clean up the wild-looking patch directly across from the tree. The area is at the corner of Castello Drive and Golden Oak Way in Jeffrey Fontana Park.
Volunteers were checked in at 9:00 am and worked until almost noon. Water and snacks were provided by the Martin-Fontana Parks Association. Tools were provided by the San Jose Adopt-a-Park program. Volunteers trimmed shrubbery, took out volunteer oak saplings, and did lots of weeding.
About 15 to 20 volunteers showed up and made short work of it. It was so nice to see so many young folks show up and spend their Sat morning helping to maintain the beauty of our Parks.
17 Oct
Scenes from Heart of the Park VI
Raffle booth
Enjoying the afternoon
We’re having a great time!
Scouting at it’s best
How about becoming a member?
9 Oct
Happy Birds Parrot Show at Heart of the Park VI
Careful!
Stacking the rings
Gordon the Parrot
Going skating
7 Oct
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