Throughout the month of April there are many Earth Day Events to choose from across the beautiful Bay Area. What better way to spend a gorgeous Spring day then celebrating the Earth, and maybe finding a way to make it a better place for all of us for years to come.
Oakland, California Earth Day at the Zoo:
Take your family to the Oakland Zoo on April 17th. More than fifty Earth Stations and demonstrations offering lots of hands-on fun and activities. Parents can shop at the Conservation Marketplace while kids get their face painted, play with the giant earth ball, and of course check out all of the wildlife the zoo has to offer! The event will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
For more information, please got to the website at: http://www.oaklandzoo.org
Habitat for Humanity East Bay Earth Day:
Give back buy celebrating and volunteering with The Earth Day Build-A-Thon with Habit for Humanity celebration for green building. This is the biggest fund raising event and the biggest building event of the year. The Build-A-Thon is an “accelerated build”. In only four days, 10 homes will be built; whereas, it would normally take several months. Participants raise pledges (like in a walk-a-thon) to help raise the funds needed to purchase building materials. Participants do not need any construction experience, although they must be 16 or older and be physically fit as it is physical and fast paced work. This event starts on Saturday April 17 and is through Tuesday April 20 from 7am-5pm each day. Get some exercise, breathe some fresh air and help build affordable homes!
For event details, please call:
510-251-6304 x311 or email
Santa Cruz, California Earth Day:
The Santa Cruz greater community comes together for this premier environmental event celebrating Earth Day, perfect for all ages. Educational information, kid’s activities, live music and a focus on green businesses will all be part of this event, put on by the County and City of Santa Cruz, Ecology Action, Save Our Shores, local non-profits, and concerned citizens. Several workshops will be held- including an Earthen Plaster Demonstration, Compost workshop, and Getting Greens in your Diet. Musical performances will be held at 11:30 and 12:40 (The Singing Scientist Peter Weiss), as well as 1:50 and 3:00 (Good Life Rhythm and Blues Revue). Come join the celebration and learn a little about saving the earth along the way!
For more information on this event, contact Amy Gross, Environmental Programs Coordinator with the County of Santa Cruz, at 831-477-3988. Or email at
For more information on the event please contacthttp://www.calacademy.org/newsroom/releases/2010/whats_on_apr10.php, or call 415 379-8000
San Francisco, California Earth Day at the California Academy of Natural Sciences in Golden Gate Park:
During the week of April 17 to April 25. Special activities for Earth Day are planned by the California Academy of Natural Sciences in Golden Gate Park. Earth Day programs with a wide range of activities and animal presentations featuring fun facts and tips about protecting our planet will be held April 17 to April 25. Also from April 17 to 25, the Planetarium will present Fragile Planet: “Leave Planet Earth behind as you fly to the farthest reaches of the Universe in this 30-minute show. Begin your voyage on Earth, lift off through the atmosphere to gain an astronaut’s view of the planet, then travel to the Moon, Mars, and beyond to search for habitats that might support life.” The Morrison Planetarium has always put on one of the best shows I’ve seen across the U.S. A special EarthDay at Nightlife event will be held on April 22nd, during an eco-themed Nightlife event from 6-10pm. This is an event for adults. You can enjoy food and cocktails, dance to a popular San Francisco D.J. and visit with the many aquarium creatures! On April 24-25, Family Explorations of Golden Gate Park offers the opportunity to join an Academy Naturalist and learn about the wild neighbors of Golden Gate Park.
For more information on the events at California Academy of Natural Sciences, 415-379-8000, or go to:
http://www.calacademy.org/newsroom/releases/2010/whats_on_apr10.php
With all of these events to choose from, you’re sure to find something both fun and educational to attend!
