APRIL 22 is not only a special day because it is my daughter's birthday, but it is also Earth Day! When people ask my daughter’s birthday, she answers "Earth Day!” way before she learned her actual birthdate.
Like her birthday, Earth Day is a special day because it celebrates the Earth. Every year, America and over 100 different countries join together in celebration of this day. It is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. On this day, we remember to appreciate nature and learn ways to protect our environment and find ways to help keep the planet clean.
This year, my daughter decided not to have her usual birthday party with tons of food, piñata, bouncer, magician, games, etc. She decided a family getaway. Fair enough, I guess this is our contribution to the environment. No party trash (i.e. paper plates, paper cups, wasted food, etc.)
Even though she is not having a party, I told her that the whole world will be celebrating with her that day. People all over the world are doing something to make Earth a cleaner, better place. Join this good cause.
For Earth Day, I compiled a list of different events celebrating Earth Day 2009 in Southern California:
DISNEY STORE EARTH DAY 4/22/09 (Several Locations) Disney’s contribution to the environment - bring three empty plastic bottles to any Disney Store and get a FREE gift. Disney will also introduce a selection of environmentally friendly T-shirts and tote bags made from material created from recycled water bottles.
EARTH NIGHT IN THE GARDEN 4/22/09 (Riverside) FREE community event for earth lovers of all ages! Come and explore fun and interactive ways to conserve water and care for the planet you live in and enjoy live entertainment, face painting and much more!
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT 4/23/09 (San Juan Capistrano) Youngsters and adults can learn from hands-on displays, environmental computer games and an enviroscape model that demonstrates how common household items can pollute the creeks and ocean. There will be plenty of free giveaways and information.
CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL 4/24/09 (Buena Park) This FREE event provides a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to enjoy a day discovering the arts together. Festival activities will focus on being kind to our planet, so all crafts projects will be created from found and recycled objects easily found in the home. Hands-on arts activities and free performances provide a delightful celebration of the rich and cultural traditions that thrive in our own backyards!
EARTH DAY & ARMORY FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL 4/25/09 (Pasadena) Held at the Armory, on Raymond Avenue and across the street in Memorial Park, this FREE annual festive celebration features music, performances, and a variety of art workshops for families and visitors of all ages. There will be booths with hands-on nature and art activities for youth, and exhibits on green building, solar energy, water and energy efficiency and composting.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 4/25/09 (Long Beach) Learn what you can do to help our ocean planet at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s ninth annual Earth Day Celebration. Help save the environment and money! Bring in your unwanted electronics to our Earth Day weekend at the Aquarium and receive $10 off adult admission.
SANTA ANA ZOO 4/25/09 (Santa Ana) More than 100 of the top zoos and aquariums across North America are throwing a "Party for the Planet", making it the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America. The Santa Ana Zoo is the ideal place to connect with conservation in your community and spend a day of animals, crafts, music, games, eco exhibits, and fun! Click here to see other participating zoos and aquariums.
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 4/25/09(Riverside) A free fun, interactive family event in honor of Earth Day hosted by Habitat for Humanity.
FAMILY TWILIGHT CAMP 4/25/09 (Aliso Viejo) This event is designed to give families and friends the opportunity to spend quality time together enjoying, a sunset hike, scavenger hunt, knot-tying, environmental awareness, and entertainment around the campfire courtesy of Cowboy Jack along with a hearty dinner and delectable s’mores. Cost is $5 per person and includes food and drinks
STAR ECO STATION’S LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S EARTH DAY 4/26/09 (Culver City) Star Eco Station, an environmental science museum & exotic wildlife rescue facility, is celebrating Children’s Earth Day 2009 with food, games, prizes, live music, celebrity guests, environmental heroes, crafts, shopping & much more. Visitors to the Star Eco Station experience incredible hands-on lessons of ecology and environmentalism on breathtaking encounter with beautiful tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting.
LONG BEACH EARTH DAY 5/2/09(Long Beach) Local organizations and businesses partnered up to provide information on conservation methods and the importance of preservation of our wetlands, coast, and wildlife habitats. The event will feature kid’s activities, Colorado Lagoon tour, face painting. Click here to see activities and participating booths.
WORLDFEST 2009 EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 5/16/09 (Encino) A solar-powered celebration of music, the environment, animals, and humanity held at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park in Encino. The combination of great music, empowering speakers, environmental, humanitarian and animal welfare non-profits, kid's activities, and delicious food court make for an earth-friendly experience that is sure to be inspiring and enjoyable for all.
Like her birthday, Earth Day is a special day because it celebrates the Earth. Every year, America and over 100 different countries join together in celebration of this day. It is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. On this day, we remember to appreciate nature and learn ways to protect our environment and find ways to help keep the planet clean.
This year, my daughter decided not to have her usual birthday party with tons of food, piñata, bouncer, magician, games, etc. She decided a family getaway. Fair enough, I guess this is our contribution to the environment. No party trash (i.e. paper plates, paper cups, wasted food, etc.)
Even though she is not having a party, I told her that the whole world will be celebrating with her that day. People all over the world are doing something to make Earth a cleaner, better place. Join this good cause.
For Earth Day, I compiled a list of different events celebrating Earth Day 2009 in Southern California:
DISNEY STORE EARTH DAY 4/22/09 (Several Locations) Disney’s contribution to the environment - bring three empty plastic bottles to any Disney Store and get a FREE gift. Disney will also introduce a selection of environmentally friendly T-shirts and tote bags made from material created from recycled water bottles.
EARTH NIGHT IN THE GARDEN 4/22/09 (Riverside) FREE community event for earth lovers of all ages! Come and explore fun and interactive ways to conserve water and care for the planet you live in and enjoy live entertainment, face painting and much more!
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT 4/23/09 (San Juan Capistrano) Youngsters and adults can learn from hands-on displays, environmental computer games and an enviroscape model that demonstrates how common household items can pollute the creeks and ocean. There will be plenty of free giveaways and information.
CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL 4/24/09 (Buena Park) This FREE event provides a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to enjoy a day discovering the arts together. Festival activities will focus on being kind to our planet, so all crafts projects will be created from found and recycled objects easily found in the home. Hands-on arts activities and free performances provide a delightful celebration of the rich and cultural traditions that thrive in our own backyards!
EARTH DAY & ARMORY FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL 4/25/09 (Pasadena) Held at the Armory, on Raymond Avenue and across the street in Memorial Park, this FREE annual festive celebration features music, performances, and a variety of art workshops for families and visitors of all ages. There will be booths with hands-on nature and art activities for youth, and exhibits on green building, solar energy, water and energy efficiency and composting.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 4/25/09 (Long Beach) Learn what you can do to help our ocean planet at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s ninth annual Earth Day Celebration. Help save the environment and money! Bring in your unwanted electronics to our Earth Day weekend at the Aquarium and receive $10 off adult admission.
SANTA ANA ZOO 4/25/09 (Santa Ana) More than 100 of the top zoos and aquariums across North America are throwing a "Party for the Planet", making it the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America. The Santa Ana Zoo is the ideal place to connect with conservation in your community and spend a day of animals, crafts, music, games, eco exhibits, and fun! Click here to see other participating zoos and aquariums.
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 4/25/09(Riverside) A free fun, interactive family event in honor of Earth Day hosted by Habitat for Humanity.
FAMILY TWILIGHT CAMP 4/25/09 (Aliso Viejo) This event is designed to give families and friends the opportunity to spend quality time together enjoying, a sunset hike, scavenger hunt, knot-tying, environmental awareness, and entertainment around the campfire courtesy of Cowboy Jack along with a hearty dinner and delectable s’mores. Cost is $5 per person and includes food and drinks
STAR ECO STATION’S LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S EARTH DAY 4/26/09 (Culver City) Star Eco Station, an environmental science museum & exotic wildlife rescue facility, is celebrating Children’s Earth Day 2009 with food, games, prizes, live music, celebrity guests, environmental heroes, crafts, shopping & much more. Visitors to the Star Eco Station experience incredible hands-on lessons of ecology and environmentalism on breathtaking encounter with beautiful tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting.
LONG BEACH EARTH DAY 5/2/09(Long Beach) Local organizations and businesses partnered up to provide information on conservation methods and the importance of preservation of our wetlands, coast, and wildlife habitats. The event will feature kid’s activities, Colorado Lagoon tour, face painting. Click here to see activities and participating booths.
WORLDFEST 2009 EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 5/16/09 (Encino) A solar-powered celebration of music, the environment, animals, and humanity held at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park in Encino. The combination of great music, empowering speakers, environmental, humanitarian and animal welfare non-profits, kid's activities, and delicious food court make for an earth-friendly experience that is sure to be inspiring and enjoyable for all.
