Every year on Earth Day people are asked to think about nature and our planet and what they can do to help our world. The global environmental movement arrives on April 22 and there are many ways for people to participate, such as volunteering for an outdoor cleanup, or even going to a festival or even a fancy ball and having some fun while trying to help the planet.
So with Earth Day coming up, here are 12 things you can do to mark this very important day.
Catalina Island Conservancy Ball
6-11 p.m., April 20 at Avalon Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, catalinaconservancy.org.
Get dressed up, dig into those deep pockets for a good cause and attend the 28th annual ball. The black-tie event will include dinner, dancing and a live auction. Proceeds benefit island conservation, education and recreation programs. Tickets start at $500.
Earth Day at the Bay
10-a.m.-4 p.m., April 20 at 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, ocparks.com.
OC Parks is teaming up with the Newport Bay Conservancy for the annual Earth Day at the Bay, which will include environmental-themed exhibits, arts and crafts and live music throughout the day plus food trucks.
Earth Day Celebration
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., April 20 at Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, cityoflagunaniguel.org.
The Niguel Botanical Preserve and the city of Laguna Niguel are looking for volunteers for the annual Earth Day Celebration. Volunteers are needed to plant, weed and clean in the Niguel Botanical Preserve. Volunteers can also take a little bit of nature home because plants and herbs will be available for sale in the Amphitheater. All proceeds go to support the Niguel Botanical Preserve.
Earth Day Chalk Fest
10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 20 at Wilmington Waterfront Park, 301 S. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, portoflosangeles.org.
Come create biodegradable chalk art on the LA Waterfront. Chalk will be provided and there will be gardening activities as well, but you must provide the talent.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest
9-5 p.m., April 27-28 at Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, aquariumofpacific.org.
The Teen Climate Fest features displays, activities, and presentations with an emphasis on sustainable art created by teens. Aquarium admission is $44.95 for adults, $29.95 for children ages 3-11, $41.95 for seniors.
Glendora Earth Day Festival
9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 20 at Finkbiner Park Bandshell Area, 181 N. Cullen Ave., Glendora, cityofglendora.org.
The city’s annual celebration will include a scavenger hunt, bounce house and arts and crafts for kids plus an animal show and community bike ride.
Heal the Bay Aquarium
11 a.m.-4 p.m., April 20 at 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, healthebay.org.
In celebration of Earth Day the aquarium will have arts and crafts stations plus face painting for the kids and will be giving away limited-edition Earth Month pins. Then people can see a feeding demonstration and check out and learn all about the sea life on display at the Santa Monica venue. Admission is $12, kids under the age of 12 enter free.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
9 a.m.-noon, April 20 at White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, pvplc.org.
Help the Conservancy take care of nature by volunteering to take care of the a native plant garden by planting native species, doing some mulching and other essential work. The event will include guided nature walks and a raffle.
Riverside Insect Fair
10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 20 at Riverside Main Library, 3900 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, riversideca.gov/insectfair.
The popular insect fair is back as bugs teach kids about the Earth and the importance of nature. Expect to see entomology students showing off bugs like beetles, butterflies and all sorts of other insects. Kids can also learn how to start their own bug collections.
Vegan Food Fair
5-7 p.m., April 17 at Pentland Bear Cave at UCR, 900 University Ave., Riverside, sustainability.ucr.edu/earthmonth2024.
UC Riverside is holding Earth Day events all throughput April, including a celebration of plant-based cuisine at the Vegan Food Fair. This is where people can get vegan food from vendors selling everything from savory snacks to desserts.
Westlake Earth Day Festival
4-9 p.m., April 20 at Westlake Village Community Park, 31107 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake, wlv.org/earthday
Learn about conservation efforts from vendors like the Tree People, the California Wildlife Center and Santa Monica Mountains Fund while listening to music from a DJ and other activities. A 7 p.m. screening of “Finding Nemo” will take place on the baseball field.
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Wild for the Planet 2024 at the L.A. Zoo
10 a.m.-4 p.m,. April 20-21 at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, lazoo.org.
Get wild for the planet alongside the wildlife at the zoo’s celebration that includes educational talks on things like native plants, pollinators and natural honey tastings. There will also be talks about chimpanzees and greater one-horned rhinoceros from animal experts and live music. Zoo admission is $22 for adults and $17 for children.
