We at OC Green Guide celebrate Earth Day, every day. Here we’ve provided a list of events and activities to help any Orange County local celebrate as well. Hope to see you all out there.Saturday, April 19, 2008
Green Valley Earth Festival: More than 100 informational and activity booths, live entertainment, food, alternative energy displays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dos Lagos Drive and Interstate 15, Corona. For more information log onto www.giveforthefuture.org or www.greenvalleyearthfestival.org.
Come Celebrate Earth Day – Woodbury Style: The Irvine Public Schools Foundation will host a free Earth Day celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Woodbury Town Center, 6200-6460 Irvine Blvd IrvineMusical entertainment, health and wellness fair, face painting, and activities for children. Call 858-947-2700 or e-mail dtscherch@ronihicks.com.
Earth Day 2008 Restoration and Cleanup: Participants will help restore trails and habitats.To register and obtain schedule go to www.calparks.org/programs/earth-day or call 888-987-2757.
Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup: Kids and adults are invited;, 9 a.m., Lantern Village at The Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point. Party to follow at La Plaza Park with free pizza and refreshments. Call 949-443-4095 or dpeos@hotmail.com.
Third Annual Earth Day Cleanup and Celebration: Entertainers and a pot luck, 1 p.m.-sunset, Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach, helpbluewater.com/calendar.php.
Earth Day 2008 Beach Cleanup at Doheny State Beach: 9 a.m.- noon. Information and directions at dohenystatebeach.org.
UCI Earth Day 2008: More than 30 non-profit agencies and vendors; interactive, hands on educational booths and displays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. http://www.volunteer.uci.edu/programs/earthday.
Earth Day San Clemente: Live entertainment, displays, demonstrations, and a children's area with arts and crafts, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parque Del Mar next to the pier, San Clemente. http://scwatersheds.com/events.htm.
Earth Day: Information booths, activities for children and adults focused on recycling and conserving energy, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., McCoy Equestrian and Recreation Center, Chino Hills, Admission is free. Call 909-548-0868.
Earth Day Celebration: Speakers, information booths, kick off of the "International Year of the Reef" exhibition that lasts through September, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ocean Institute, Dana Point, Admission is $4.50-$6.50. Call 949-496-2274 or go to http://www.ocean-institute.org.
Green Scene Garden Show: The largest and oldest outdoor plant and garden accessory show in the region; more than 100 vendors selling plants and garden accessories, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd., Fullerton. Call 714-278-3579. Admission is $6 for adults, children and members free. http://fullertonarboretum.org/home.php.
Bolsa Chica Earth Day Planting: Participants will help restore natural landscape on the Bolsa Chica Mesa by planting and watering native plants, guided by the Bolsa Chica Stewards. Bring closed-toed shoes, sun protection and gloves, 9 a.m.-noon, Bolsa Chica parking lot, Warner and Pacific Coast Highway. Call 714-717-6304 or visit www.bolsachicalandtrust.org.
Earth Day Festival: A touch tank with live animals, science demonstrations, hikes, face painting, jump tents, hot dogs, information on the wetlands, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bolsa Chica Conservancy, 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. Admission is free. Call 714-323-3451 or e-mail Taryn@bolsachica.org.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Annual Chili Cook-Off: Vendor expo, family games, live music, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Irvine Lake,. Admission is free. For directions and information call 714-649-2214, or e-mail silveradochildren@sbcglobal.net.
Earth Day Celebration at Panhe: The village of Panhe is the historic home of the Juaneno/Acjachemen people and is still used as a ceremonial site; American Indian storytellers, singers, dancers, as well as basketry demonstrations, native plant information, craft and jewelry displays, games, guided hikes. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., San Onofre State Beach, just south of San Clemente. Call 949-369-0361.
The Camp and The Lab: Live music, food samplings, art exhibits, children's crafts, environmental exhibits, raffles, giveaways. 12 p.m.- 4 p.m., 2930-2981 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Admission is free. For more information: www.thelab.com www.thecampsite.com.
Tuesday April 22
Orange Coast College hosts Earth Day 2008: Workshops, and other activities. Admission is free. Call Allie Lamb at 916.960.7787 or e-mail occsierraclub@gmail.com.
For more information regarding this list, please contact The OC Register/Cameron Moore.
