Earth Day is April 22, 2024* and it’s the ideal time to celebrate, advocate and take action on behalf of our home planet! East Bay communities are marking this season of renewal with activities and education designed to raise awareness and take action.
This year’s theme, “Planet vs. Plastics,” highlights the hazards of this ubiquitous material, from damage to marine life to microplastics infiltrating the food chain and our bodies. The impact is undeniable and calls for a unified front and a push for innovative solutions.
Here’s how and where to join in the East Bay:
- Berkeley Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup - On April 20, meet at the Shorebird Park Nature Center at 160 University Ave between 9:00am – 11:00am.
- Also in Berkeley, on April 20 the McGee Ave Baptist Church hosts the Green the Church Revival
- Bring the whole family to the Outdoor Nature Lab at the Lawrence Hall of Science Earth Day Celebration.
- East Bay Regional Park District - On April 20, many opportunities across the EB Park District, from removing invasive plants to cleaning up the shoreline on April 20. Drop-ins welcome or register here.
- El Cerrito Earth Day Celebration - Activities will take place on Saturday, April 20 and include seedling giveaways and citywide work parties with drop-ins welcome.
- Hayward Citywide Cleanup - On April 20, after picking up litter, participants can meet back up at Weekes Park for lunch and a community fair.
- Oakland Earth Day - This volunteer group has been gathering for 30 years throughout the city. Activities include planting, weeding, habitat restoration and a number of other projects. Events will be held on Saturday, April 20. Check out the volunteer locations.
- Urban Tilth in Richmond is hosting a Wildcat Creek Cleanup and celebration.
Red Oak Realty is carbon neutral and green certified, so if you have anything to share or if you'd like more Earth Day inspiration, just ask.
*Most events take place on April 20, 2024.
