1 | Volunteers mulch at Unity Park to prep new pollinator garden, May 23
Volunteers are coming together for a mulch party to kick off a new pollinator garden at Unity Park. The crew will install cardboard and mulch to get weedy grasses under control, then return in the fall to plant drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly native plants. Tools, snacks and water are provided. All ages are welcome.
Mulch party, Sat., May 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave. Free
2 | Rose expert leads summer care class at Curious Flora nursery, May 23
Master rosarian Eileen Jackson is sharing expert tips on summer rose care at Curious Flora nursery on Saturday. The Summer Rose Care Class covers nutrition, watering, safe pest control, disease control and “deadheading” for more blooms.
Summer Rose Care Class, Sat., May 23, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Curious Flora nursery, 740 Market Ave. Free
3 | Bird walk and talk at the library, May 23
The Golden Gate Bird Alliance is hosting a bird discussion and a nature walk at the Bayview library branch on Saturday. They’ll cover the basics of bird identification and the joys of birding, followed by an optional walk to nearby Booker T. Anderson Park to practice observation skills. Binoculars are available for the walk. Open to adults and children 6 and older.
Bird Talk and Nature Walk, Sat., May 23, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Bayview Branch Library, 5100 Hartnett Ave. Free
4 | Exercise and dance at summer’s first Thrive Thursday, May 28
Richmond is welcoming warm weather with the first Thrive Thursday gathering of the season at Nicholl Park. The wellness-oriented event runs every Thursday evening from May 28 through Aug. 6, with lessons in salsa, bachata and other dances alongside yoga, walking with a doctor, resource tables and children’s games. The program aims to create a space where the community can gather, learn and practice healthy habits.
Thrive Thursday gathering, Thur., May 28, 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Nicholl Park, 3230 Macdonald Ave. Free
Also check out our list of ongoing things to do (many of which are free). And add your events to our free community calendar.
