A list of Earth Day 2008 events in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Earth Day occurs each year on April 22, with many events scheduled for the weekend closest to that date.
Earth Hour 2009 (March 28)
Worldwide Event
Date: March 28, 2009
Time: 8:30p
Earth Hour is the World Wildlife Fund's global initiative where individuals, businesses, and governments turn of their lights for one hour to show their support for action on climate change. It takes place around the world at 8:30pm local time.
Green Apple Festival
Golden Gate Park
See Inner Sunset on this San Francisco map for location of park
Volunteer Dates: April 17, 18, and 19, 2009
Green Apple Festival is a national and annual commemoration of Earth Day. Check the website for details on how to participate. There will be a free "thank you" concert on April 19 for all volunteers.
Zach Pine Nature Sculpture
Stinson Beach
Date: Saturday - April 18, 2009
Time: 11:00a to 3:00p
Artist Zach Pine organizes an annual celebration at Stinson Beach where anyone can participate in creating public art from natural materials on the beach. Using sand, rocks, shells, seaweed and other beach treasures, the intention behind the event is to create an experience that will inspire and energize people to care for and protect the earth not only on Earth Day, but throughout the year.
More information on Zach Pine & Earth Day Celebration:
Save the Bay - Earth Day Restoration Projects
Throughout the Bay Area
Save the Bay offers a chance to get involved by way of habitat restoration projects around the Bay Area. Check the Save the Bay website for additional details -- and to learn more about the great work Save the Bay engages in everyday on behalf of our Bay Area habitat and resources.
SF Zoo - Party For the Planet
Outer Sunset - San Francisco Zoo
See Outer Sunset on this San Francisco map for precise location
Date: Saturday - April 18, 2009
Time: 10:00a to 3:00p
Families and children can participate in fun animal awareness activities. A number of other green and earth-friendly organizations are also present with interactive displays and information on being and becoming an eco-conscious citizen. There will be green-themed music with the Bad Goods, puppet performances, a sneak peak preview of Disneynature's EARTH, and an early birding tour.
Earth Stroll at Crissy Field
San Francisco Presidio - Crissy Field Center
Date: Saturday - April 18, 2009
Time: 10:00a to 3:00p
Family Earth Day celebration with an an interactive fitness walk around Crissy Field guided by your own Eco-Passport. Families and children (including toddlers) can play eco-games, visit with live animals and learn how to create a healthier planet.
Earth Day at Coyote Point Museum
Coyote Point Museum - San Mateo
See Map of San Mateo Attractions
Date: Saturday - April 18, 2009
Time: 10:00a to 3:00p
Family event with food and activities including eco-art, nature walks and talks, interaction with Coyote Point Museum's non-releasable animals, and special clean up events.
Oakland Earthday 2009
Throughout Oakland
Date: Saturday - April 18, 2009
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Organized by the City of Oakland Public Works Agency -- join locally from 9:00 am to noon for Earth Day cleanup activities. See the website for information and updates.
Earth Day Events in San Mateo County
Throughout San Mateo County
Dates: Events from April 12 to April 25
Time: 12:00p to 4:00p
Check the Recycleworks website for a list of county-wide Earth Day celebrations.
Earth Day Restoration 2009 (April 25)
Throughout the Bay Area
Date: Saturday - April 25, 2009
The California State Parks Foundation organizes Earth Day restoration and clean-up programs throughout the state on Earth Day. Their website shows a map of all locations needing volunteer help this Saturday and sites do fill up quickly. It's an opportunity to learn more about habitat preservation through restoration projects like tree planting, tending to community gardens, restoring trails and wildlife habitats, and cleaning up beaches and park lands.