Earth Day Festivities Guide in the Area

World Water Day 2015

To celebrate green living, Earth Day, and Water Awareness Month, here’s a comprehensive guide to all the festivities that take place in the area on Earth Day and beyond.

By Brian Rodriguez

Make sure to check the end of this list for a chance to win a Toyota Prius.

– Pasadena

4/22/2015          PWP will have a booth at JPL Earth Day Fair, JPL

4/25/2015          Earth Day Celebration at Villa Parke.

• A family friendly celebration of Earth Day where you can learn about recycling, composting, container gardening, build a birdhouse, food, cooking demos, garden salad extravaganza, fun and more.For more information, please call Villa-Parke Community Center at (626) 744-6530

4/26/2015         AltaPasa Potluck

• A community potluck with a speaker at the Arroyo Food Co-op.

– State Parks

4/22/2015          California State Parks

• California State Parks offer you the opportunity to help restore the environment by participating in clean-up activities on April 22.

– La Canada Flintridge

4/26/2015           Descanso Gardens Earth Day Wildflowers and Wildlife 2015

• Celebrate Earth Day and the spring season with programs focusing on wildflowers, wildlife and water-wise home gardening. Activities free with admission.WILDFLOWER DISPLAYBoth days | 10am – 4pm | El PortalEnjoy beautiful spring blooms in the California Natives Garden.MEET THE WILDLIFESaturday | 10am – 2pm | Oak WoodlandMeet a variety of native reptiles and amphibians, and discover the animals that would have called the Oak Woodland home.FLOWER PLANTINGSunday | 10am – 2pm | PromenadeCelebrate Earth Day by planting your own flower seeds to grow at home.PATINA’S EARTH DAY BARBECUEBoth days | 11am – 3pm | PromenadePurchase barbecue faves prepared by the Patina chefs, including vegetarian options.WILDFLOWER WALKSaturday | 1pm | Center CircleLearn about wildflowers and pollinators on this walk suitable for all ages.RE-ENVISIONING THE CALIFORNIA LAWNSunday | 1pm | BirchAward-winning landscape architect and Descanso favorite Billy Goodnick leads a panel discussion on residential garden design with a focus on sustainability. Panelists include Carol Bornstein, one of Southern California’s most highly respected native plant specialists, and sustainable exterior designer and landscape water management expert Pamela Berstler. Come for a stimulating discussion, a walk.

– Glendale

5/2/2015             Earth Day at the 134

• The City of Glendale invites you to celebrate Earth Day at the 134 freeway. This free event will raise awareness about ways to lead a more sustainable lifestyle in Glendale. Learn what you can do to be a better steward of the environment as you enjoy a variety of interactive activities. 10 am – 2 pm.
• Workshops (composting, landscaping)
• Activities for Kids (climbing wall, bucket truck rides, fire trucks,  arts & crafts)
• Solar Activities
• Live Entertainment
• Learn About the Space 134 Project
• Free Parking
• Food Trucks (free food vouchers while supplies last)

– Win a Prius

And finally, we are encouraging the surrounding communities to make a water pledge for a chance to win a Toyota Prius (courtesy of the Wyland Foundation).