With the Trump administration's attacks on the environment ramping up, it's more important than ever to gather together this Earth Month and celebrate Mother Earth. Join the Bay Chapter at the following festivals, film fests, work parties, and marches all over the Bay Area in honor of Earth Month 2017.
Oakland EarthEXPO: Environmental Fair
Thursday, April 6, 10 am - 2 pm
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 14th & Broadway, downtown Oakland
EarthEXPO is an annual environmental fair hosted by the City of Oakland Public Works Department. The fair highlights transportation, environmental health, waste reduction, water, energy, urban design, nature and community themes. Approximately 100 exhibitors will gather to showcase their contributions for a sustainable environment to an estimated 2,000 attendees. The goal is for Oakland EarthEXPO attendees to leave with information and resources for sustainable living.
EarthEXPO is a great place to connect with environmental and community groups, green businesses and artists; learn environmental tips; participate in hands-on activities; pick up great giveaway items; and enjoy delicious food!
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, email Joanne Drabek at joanne1892@gmail.com.
Berkeley Bay Festival
Saturday, April 8, 11 am - 4 pm
Shorebird Park, 160 University Ave, Berkeley Marina
This wonderful FREE event first happened 80 years ago when the Marina first opened in 1937. The Bay Festival now showcases activities and environmental education that are available here at the Marina and all around the region. Come celebrate the Earth and our Bay by listening to music, eating wonderful food, and enjoying a day by the Bay.
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, email Joanne Drabek at joanne1892@gmail.com.
Los Medanos College Earth Day Festival
Wednesday, April 19, 10 am - 1 pm
Outdoor quad, Los Medanos College, Pittsburg
The Earth Day Festival is an annual event on campus for staff, faculty, students, and the public to celebrate the Earth, explore sustainable actions, and support local organizations that are involved in environmental protection. Join us for:
- Environmental games and activities
- Local green organizations and vendors
- Nature Preserve guided walks
- Native Plant sale
- Free gifts and drawing!
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, email Joanne Drabek at joanne1892@gmail.com.
East Bay Climate Action Expo
Friday, April 21, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley
Discover what our local community here in the East Bay is doing to make a difference on climate change. Find out how you can have an impact on this critical issue.
Leonardo DiCaprio's acclaimed film, Before the Flood, will screen at 7 pm in the Brower Center's Goldman Theater. Before the Flood explores the topic of climate change and discovers what must be done to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet.
Please note that the Climate Action Expo is FREE but we recommend that you purchase a ticket in advance to secure your seat for the film.
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, email Virginia Reinhart at virginia.reinhart@sierraclub.org.
Sustainable Rossmoor Earth Day
Friday, April 21, 10 am - 2 pm
Rossmoor's Gateway Complex, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek
The theme for Earth Day 2017 is "Our Choices, Our World". We hope to inspire, educate and demonstrate how our everyday choices affect the sustainability of our planet. This year exhibitors will tailor their demonstrations to focus on ways Rossmoor residents and staff can become better stewards of the earth.
There will be a display of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, demonstrations on planting a succulent container garden, and what goes in your recycle bin.
The Rossmoor Jazz Club Band is sponsoring the Hot 4 Jazz Band, providing a fun, musical lift to our festivities.
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, email Joanne Drabek at joanne1892@gmail.com.
SF Green Film Fest presents: "4 Wheel Bob"
Saturday, April 22, 3:15 pm
Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. at Valencia St., San Francisco
Join us for the USA premiere of 2017 Green Fire Award Finalist, "4 Wheel Bob". Get on the trail with intrepid adventurer Bob Coomber, who sets out to be the first wheelchair hiker to cross the 11,845 foot peak of Kearsarge Pass in the Sierra Nevada. Despite the ups and downs Bob’s energy and enthusiasm to get everyone to enjoy California’s great outdoors is infectious.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with director Tal Skloot and Bob Coomber himself! Purchase tickets in advance here.
About the SF Green Film Fest: From the Amazon to Standing Rock, from the streets of SF to the fields of Ethiopia, see new stories from around the world at Green Film Fest 2017. All week you will have a chance to meet filmmakers & expert guests at our fest for acclaimed environmental films.
Earth Day San Francisco
Saturday, April 22, 10 am - 6 pm
San Francisco Civic Center Plaza
This year Earth Day SF is going all out to bring the public the most educational, impactful, and festive Earth Day celebration to date. The festival will feature amazing, top-notch entertainment, dynamic panel discussions and speakers at our ‘Eco Teach-In’ section, an organic celebrity chef showcase, organic and vegan food courts, wine and beer gardens, a clean energy zone, cutting-edge Earth-friendly products, an electric vehicle showcase, kids zone, and much more!
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, email Kathy Howard at kathyhoward@earthlink.net.
March for Science San Francisco
Saturday, April 22, 11 am rally; 12:30 pm march begins
Justin Herman Plaza to Civic Center Plaza
The March for Science celebrates public discovery, understanding, and distribution of scientific knowledge as crucial to the freedom, success, health, and safety of life on this planet. We are a nonpartisan group, marching in support of the following goals: Communication, Funding, Policy, Literacy, and Diversity.
A rally with invited speakers will start the event at 11 am in Justin Herman Plaza. After the rally at approximately 12:30 pm, we will march down Market Street to Civic Center Plaza, ending with a fair to celebrate science.
John Muir Birthday & Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 22, 10 am - 4 pm
John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Avenue at Highway 4, Martinez
John Muir inspired people all over the world to “keep close to nature’s heart.” In this spirit, we celebrate John Muir’s 179th birthday at his former home, along with Earth Day, which brings us closer to knowing our planet and practical ways to help it thrive.
Free admission to the historic Muir home and orchards. Environmental exhibits, food, music, and entertainment throughout the day.
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, contact Janess Hanson at 925-458-0860.
Alameda Earth Day Festival: Love Our Green Island
Saturday, April 22, 10 am - 3 pm
Washington Park, 740 Central Avenue, Alameda
Come celebrate the planet with us at Alameda’s Earth Day Festival! As part of celebration, it is our goal to present simple lifestyle changes to help the environment. Enjoy free activities for kids, Earth Day games, and exhibits. Learn about building a clean, healthy, sustainable world for generations to come. Visit the Farmer’s Market stands and youth activities led by Scouts from Alameda troops.
To join in the Earth Day Beach Clean-Up at Crown Memorial State Beach from 8:30 - 10 am, register online here or contact the Crab Cove Visitor Center at 510-544-3187.
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, contact Richard Bangert at rb94501@gmail.com.
El Cerrito Earth Day Work Parties
Saturday, April 22
Work parties 9 am - 12 pm (citywide)
Volunteer appreciation lunch: 12 - 1:30 pm, El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane
Each year in April, the City celebrates Earth Day through a morning of volunteerism and work parties, followed by socializing at our volunteer appreciation lunch. If you have an idea for a work party, please use this online form with interactive map, or email the city.
Fremont "Let's Go Green Together" Earth Day Fair
Saturday, April 22, 11 am - 3 pm
Washington Hospital, Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont
Meet with eco-friendly experts and learn new ways to go green! Learn about pollution prevention, water, energy and resource conservation, waste reduction and recycling, alternative transportation, and more. This event is free and fun for the entire family. Kids activities include a bike rodeo, arts and crafts, eco-entertainment and games, face painting, and more!
To encourage sustainable transportation, free bicycle valet parking will be available and one of Fremont’s local bike shops will provide basic tune-ups!
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, contact William Yragui at wyragui@infobond.com.
Earth Day Road Work Party, Contra Loma Park, Antioch
Sunday, April 23, 10 am - 12 pm
Frederickson Lane, Contra Loma Park, Antioch
In honor of Earth Day, join the Delta Group for a spring cleanup along their one-mile adopted park entrance road. Benefits include fresh air, exercise, sociability, and a cleaner corner of Planet Earth.
Park at the trailhead parking area at sharp bend in Frederickson Lane, just before the park entrance. Questions? Contact Tim Donahue at 925-754-8801.
People's Climate Movement Bay Area Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 29th
Lake Merritt Ampitheater, Oakland
11 am – music starts; 12:15 pm – opening ceremony featuring Ohlone prayer; 12:30 pm – speakers; 2:45 pm – circle the lake
Come to the lake for a family-friendly event which will feature local community members, climate activists, musical and spoken word performances, climate scientists, information booths, and a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Then link hands around our Lake. Spread the word, we need everyone to show up!
May Day March
Monday, May 1, 3 pm
March from Fruitvale BART station to San Antonio Park, Oakland
On International Workers' Day, join the climate contingent of the May Day march for migrant and worker justice.
Only by building a mass movement in the street that unites all of our struggles can we win our fight for justice and dignity.
Albany Arts & Green Festival
Sunday, May 7, 11 am - 3 pm
Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany
This event celebrates Albany’s commitment to the environment with live youth performances and green resources. Booths offer ideas for saving energy and water, connect you with local green organizations, show you how your food and lifestyle choices can make a difference, and showcase City of Albany projects. Grab some free compost, park your bike for free, or get a low-cost bike tune-up!
Booths include green organizations, vendors of green solutions, local artists, City of Albany Departments, and more. Come learn about gardening and urban farming, permaculture, the benefits of eating fresh organic produce, seed sharing, and raising chickens. Peruse information on reducing waste in and around the home, check out energy efficient solutions including solar panels and window replacement, and examine electric cars.
There will be a kids art booth with various activities in our children’s area. Vendors will offer kid friendly items like hula hoops. Chalk art will be happening near the performing arts stage, and of course the Memorial Park playground is right at the festival.
The main stage will be going from 11 am to 4 pm with local entertainers. Four food trucks will offer a wide variety of delights, including vegetarian options. Bring a blanket and make a picnic in front of the main stage.
Volunteer opportunity: If you can help out at the Sierra Club table, email Joanne Drabek at joanne1892@gmail.com.