Earth Day celebrations across the Bay Area saw hundreds of attendees enjoying music, juggling performances, workshops, and volunteer activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and conservation. Events ranged from large festivals at Civic Park in Walnut Creek to volunteer trash cleanups and tree plantings in various cities, highlighting the 56th anniversary of the global environmental holiday.
EarthCapades performers Lissin Lev Chaya, from left, and Hearty Heartlife juggle while singing songs during a Earth Day Celebration held at Civic Park in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
About 250 people attended the event. Every year Earth Day is held on April 22. The annual holiday to celebrate the outdoors, wildlife and protecting the environment is now in its 56th anniversary with thousands of events across the United States and the world. Former U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin — a 1939 graduate of San Jose State University — founded Earth Day on April 22, 1970 after concerns over a huge oil spill in Santa Barbara in 1969 and other high-profile pollution problems. His co-chairman the first year was Pete McCloskey, a former congressman who represented the Peninsula and South Bay in the late 1960s. The event helped lead to the passage of landmark national environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Endangered Species Act. This year, April 22 is on a Wednesday. So most Bay Area events are either this weekend or next weekend. Here’s a list of some of the main ones, by date.The annual event features includes panel discussions, workshops, tours and other events at a wide variety of venues from the California Academy of Sciences to Stanford University and Yerba Buena Gardens. Some are free. Some have charges and require reservations. Volunteer trash clean ups and tree plantings at parks are planned for Antioch, Concord and Richmond from 9 am to noon. Annual Earth Day FairMusic, games, and creative art activities, along with a bike rodeo for kids and educational exhibits about recycling, composting, clean water, healthy food systems, and energy efficiency.Enjoy live music from SambaDá, free face painting and photo booth, flower crown making, hands-on Earth Day activities, and eco-friendly vendors. Kids can join the Passport Program, collecting stamps at 8 booths and trading a completed passport for a free scoop of ice cream or a cookie.10 am – NoonMurphy Park, 1567 Yellowstone Avenue, Milpitas More than 25 organizations will be tabling, including the Scouts of America, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, Rivian, and the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.Exhibits, activities for all ages and live music. Explore John Muir’s 1882 Victorian home and orchards, participate in youth activities with National Park Service rangers, celebrate the Sierra Club founder’s birthday with birthday cake during this community celebration.Live music, food vendors, community booths, and activities like free carousel rides, ice art, tree planting and more.Santana Row Earth Day CelebrationEnjoy lawn games, crafts and other family-friendly activities, including free face painting and nature-themed music. Sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.Live music, speakers, booths, electric vehicles, food demonstrationLive music, entertainment, electric vehicle show, food vendors.No car is more luxurious than the one very few can buyNew York rapper slain by stepson didn’t want pregnant girlfriend exposed to suspect’s smokingOakland hills housing plan stokes fears of fires and education gaps‘You’re dirty and you stink’: Witness reveals why a Fremont auto shop worker allegedly killed irate customer
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