Earth Day is a special celebration that invites people all over the world to reflect on and honor the beautiful bounty and delicate balance that surrounds us.
On this day, there are so many ways to give back to the environment and help improve the world we live in. Los Angeles loves Mother Nature, and we found more than a few ways to mark the occasion and make the most of this year's Earth Day, from public art projects to film festivals, group clean-ups, terrarium building and more.
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Take part in something beautiful for Earth Day at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market, where there will be the opportunity to create a patchwork of images embodying the need for a healthy environment. When the community works together to make something as one, it represents the importance of everyone working together to create positive change. This public art project is great for the whole family and requires no artistic experience, so anyone can take part! Come April 21 from 12 to 3 p.m.
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Venice Beach is an eccentric spot with lively people, but the high volume of people constantly visiting the iconic beach leave a whole lot of litter. To help make an impact in your community, join the Ecological Servants Project and participate in the group litter cleanup on the beach and pier. The meetup goes down April 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the lifeguard operation tower. Make sure you get there on time!
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It’s time to fundraise for Recycle2Riches at the Earth Day Summit! With opportunities to learn about conscious consumption, sustainability and solutions to the environmental crisis, this event will be extremely eye-opening featuring jaw-dropping art installation made from waste, a panel of sustainable activists and activities to participate in. Come by April 22 from 1 to 6 pm. to expand your knowledge on how to make a global impact by altering the way you live your everyday life.
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Grab your bikes and helmets, because it’s time for the Earth Night Slow Roll. The five-mile bike ride will keep a slow pace and include brief stops that showcase noteworthy sustainability projects. Earn raffle tickets to win a free swag bag! Tickets will be rewarded if you arrive at the event by bike or public transit, decorate your bike, wear Earth Day inspired clothing and take the e-bike survey or test riding a GoSGV e-bike. The ride starts April 22 at 5 p.m. and runs until 8.
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Put on your comfiest outdoor clothes, 'cause it’s time to get dirty. At Griffith Park, CD-4 and ForGP will collaborate on an exciting, hands-on Earth Day celebration. Plant ferns alongside the Fern Dell Streambed, and work on the new garden across from the Trails Café. If you have time after the event, stay and explore the fun booths that CD-4 will have up! The planting starts at 8:30 a.m. and continues until 11 a.m. on April 23.
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The Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration is perfect for the whole family. Come to the Roundhouse Aquarium where local organizations will offer a range of interactive activities to promote sustainability. There will be booths inside and outside the aquarium, so make sure you take the time to look around and explore everything that is offered. It's all happening on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Learn how to make a tiny terrarium using drought-tolerant plants and how to maintain a sustainable garden with guest speakers at the Washington Irving Branch Library. The virtual event will be a great way to celebrate Earth Day and result in a great new addition to your home. You will have to bring your own materials to complete the project, which include your favorite three types of succulents, a small bag of cactus soil, river rocks or pebbles, a six-inch glass bowl and a spray bottle. Get ready to build and learn on April 23, starting at 11 a.m.
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The Earth Day Celebration & Film Presentation is bound to spark inspiration and excitement! The virtual presentation of Wild & Scenic On Tour will feature six thought-provoking new films in 90 minutes. With an introduction by filmmaker Mitch Dion and an online auction with the opportunity for the Dinner & Movie Meal Package by Good Stuff and Sebastian’s, this presentation will be amazing. Tune in April 24 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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