The Bay Does Earth Day

Earth Month is here, and as spring blooms around us, so do Earth Day events! Alongside our plethora of usual hikes and outings, we’ve put together a list of all the Earth Day activities across our entire Bay so you can easily select which to attend. From rallies to tabling to movie screenings and more, there are plenty of ways you can celebrate our Earth this month.  Read on for the full list, or select a location to find an event near you.

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Won’t be in the Bay for Earth Day? No worries! Check out the Sierra Club’s National Earth Day Calendar to find an activity near you.

From all of us at the San Francisco Bay Chapter, Happy Earth Month, and we’ll see you at an event!

East Bay

Table for Earth Day - Hayward

When: Tues & Weds, Apr 16 - 17, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Where: Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward

Join us for a tabling event for Earth Week at Chabot College! You are invited to join Julia Dowell, Senior Field Organizer for Sierra Club's Electric Sector Campaign, to educate the public on Sierra Club's energy campaigns and the local work of the SF Bay Chapter. 

Celebrate Earth Day and John Muir’s Birthday

When: Sat, Apr 20, 10 am - 4 pm
Where: John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez

Join the National Park Service (NPS) and the John Muir Association to celebrate John Muir’s 186th birthday, the 54th Anniversary of Earth Day, and the 69th Anniversary of the John Muir Association. The celebration features family-oriented activities, food for sale, live music, and exhibits by national parks and local environmental organizations. Parking and admission are free. 

Fremont Earth Day Fair Tabling

When: Sat, Apr 20, 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Downtown Fremont Event Center and Plaza

Join us in tabling at the City or Fremont’s Earth Day Event to promote all our hard work here at the Sierra Club. Spend the day in the plaza and see how local organizations and agencies are committing to a cleaner, greener, more sustainable future.

Beach Clean-Up at MLK Shoreline

When: Sat, Apr 20, 9 am
Where: MLK Regional Shoreline Arrowhead Marsh

Come celebrate Earth Day by helping to beautify MLK Regional Shoreline at Arrowhead Marsh. This is part of an East Bay Regional Parks District Earth Day cleanup. Bags, disposable gloves, and necessary supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you have them, alongside water, sun protection, and snacks.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2024

When: Sat, Apr 20 at 7 pm
Where: David Brower Center, Berkeley

Celebrate Earth Day with The Best of the 2024 Wild and Scenic Film Festival. The on-tour program will include this year's audience favorites, selected from hundreds of films that inspire environmental activism and a love of nature. Experience the thrill of outdoor exploration as you watch these captivating films that showcase the beauty of our planet and the importance of protecting it. From heart-pounding action to thought-provoking documentaries, there's something for everyone.

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, an environmental advocate, or simply looking for a night of entertainment, this event is not to be missed. Grab your friends and join us for an evening of awe-inspiring stories and a celebration of the natural world. 

Berkeley Unified School District Climate Fair

When: Sat, Apr 20, 10 am - 2pm
Where: Longfellow Middle School Cafeteria

The 2nd annual Berkeley Unified School District Climate Fair is a celebration of student learning around Climate Literacy. The Climate Fair is a non-competitive showcase of middle school projects that explore the themes of climate change science, solutions, and climate justice, the core pieces of BUSD’s Climate Literacy Resolution, passed in November 2021. This free event is open to the BUSD community. In addition to the project showcase, the event will include hands-on activities, tabling from partner organizations, music, food, and prizes!

San Francisco

Rally for the River at SF City Hall

When: Tues, Apr 23, 12 pm - 1 pm
Where: San Francisco City Hall

Join the Sierra Club and our allies as we rally on the steps of San Francisco City Hall to send a powerful message: The people want sustainable water policies that protect the environment, frontline communities, tribes, commercial and recreational fishing communities, and ratepayers.

Low flows along the Tuolumne River contribute to the decline of salmon populations, destroy Indigenous lifeways,  create toxic algae blooms, and disrupt the food chain and cycle of life in the SF Bay-Delta and beyond. Excessive water storage, skyrocketing water rates, and low river flows are not the answer. With taxpayer water rates poised to rise and river flows diminishing, we encourage SFPUC to take the next steps toward a more sustainable community, economy, and river ecosystem.

Celebrate Earth Day in San Francisco

When: Tues, Apr 23, 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Gleeson Plaza, University of San Francisco, San Francisco

Join us as the Sierra Club San Francisco Group hosts a booth at the University of San Francisco Earth Day Celebration. Meet current and new members to discuss ongoing campaigns. Whether you're a long-time member or new to the community, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for the environment and to meet fresh faces at USF. We'll offer ways for you to take quick action on climate, pollution, and biodiversity! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate Earth Day with your local Sierra Club!

Help Restore Golden Gate Park's North Lake

When: Sat, Apr 27, 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Stairs near the intersection of Chain of Lakes Drive & John F Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Please come celebrate Earth Day with Assemblymember Phil Ting &  the Golden Gate Bird Alliance. We will work to restore the habitat at Golden Gate Park's North Lake, removing invasive plants and maintaining the gardens for migrating birds. We will meet at the stairs near the intersection of Chain of Lakes Drive & John F Kennedy Drive. This event is accessible by Muni Bus Route 5. RSVP here. 

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