Each year, Earth Day -- April 22 -- marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Join us for these events and celebrations throughout the month of April.
April 22
Join the Sierra Club in Griffith Park where the Angeles Chapter will celebrate Earth Day with a hike and a recognition of protecting the planet, the Year of Muir and more. Take a hike to the top of Mt. Hollywood to celebrate the day. Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SierraClubAngeles for forthcoming details.
April 26
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter's 2015 Orange County Sustainability Forum at California State University Fullerton will focus on water, energy and sustainable communities. Featured speakers include Debbie Cook of the Post Carbon Institute and Peter Kalmus of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Join the conversation on a panel following the presentations. It's free and open to all. To register, contact Angelica Gonzalez at (213) 387-4287, ext. 204 or e-mail angelica.gonzalez@sierraclub.org.
More events
April 12
Visit the Chatsworth Nature Preserve from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Sierra Club! The largest remaining natural area in northwest Los Angeles opens once a year for visitors to explore and see the vernal pools, grasslands, oak woodlands and riparian areas. For details, contact leader Joe Phillips, recreationbyjoe@yahoo.com, (818) 348-8884
April 14 and 22
Join us at two Earth Day Celebrations at USC campuses. Angeles Chapter volunteers will participate in the educational event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 14 (at the Health Sciences Campus (1974 Zonal Ave., Los Angeles) and April 22 at the University Park Campus in Exposition Park. All are welcome to attend.
April 16
California State University, Fullerton, sponsors its third Sustainability Symposium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Titan Student Union Pavilions BC. Exhibits, educational booths and presentations will stress the many facets of sustainability. Angeles Chapter will be attending too.
April 26
West Hollywood Healthy Kids' Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. Great family event that will feature entertainment, environmental education, health information and even face painting! Angeles Chapter will be there to remind people that the planet needs their help.