Did you know that Earth Day has been celebrated every year since 1970? There are many different ways you can help celebrate this annual event coming up on April 22, 2017.
Local Events
Atherton Events
Earth Day Celebration, opens a new window at the Atherton Town Center on April 22, 2017 from 10AM to 1PM. The Town’s Environmental Programs Committee, Recology and the Atherton Library are teaming up to bring you: free garden mulch, e-waste safe recycling, secure shredding, ecofriendly
3-D printing, the San Mateo County Bookmobile, earth friendly planting, family friendly experiments, our ever popular Student Challenge, and much more.
Pacifica Events
Earth Day of Action, opens a new window - Volunteer from 9AM to 11AM for cleanups, habitat restoration, and gardening.
EcoFest at Linda Mar Beach, opens a new window, South Lot, from 11AM to 2:30PM for EcoBooths, activities, entertainment, music and food.
Earth Day in the Sanchez Library Garden - Help out in the Pacifica-Sanchez Library garden by planting Tropical Milkweed to help raise Monarch butterflies, sheet mulching, planting vegetable seedlings, sifting compost and much more!
San Carlos Events
Earth Day Cleanup, opens a new window at Harrington Park (759 Laurel Street) on April 22, 2017 from 9AM to 12PM.
Some Earth Day Reads
The Beginner's Guide to Starting A Garden
Building With Secondhand Stuff
For Children
Take Action at Home
- Be a part of a neighborhood clean up
- Plant a tree
- Recycle
- Go outside and enjoy the outdoors
- Visit local county parks, opens a new window and trails, opens a new window
- Visit a local beach, opens a new window
Have your own ideas on how to make an impact on Earth Day? Share below.
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