Earth Day is around the corner and cities and organizations in the San Gabriel Valley are gearing up for events commemorating the occasion.
By Brian Rodriguez
Pasadena area takes the bulk share of preparations and events, starting with Throop Church leading the way with their “30 Days for the Earth“, a month long festivities of environmental.
April 11-22
– “Hope for Earth” Tree
Come by Throop Garden and place your biodegradable, compost-friendly hope on the beautiful olive tree.
Thu., April 20
– 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Hidden City Walk: “Many Windows, One Light”
A walking tour of the historic stained-glass windows in four of downtown Pasadena’s churches. (@ Throop Church, Pasadena).
– 8:00 pm: BELLA GAIA (Beautiful Earth) – $
A live multi-media theater experience that communicates—without words—the beauty of the planet both natural and cultural (BELLA), and the interconnectness of all things on Earth (GAIA) (@ Caltech, Pasadena).
Sat., April 22
– 7:30 am – 10:30 am: March for Science – Pasadena
A rally and march for everyone who supports science, organized by researchers (@ Caltech, Pasadena).
– 8:00 am – 11:00 am: Monterey Park Earth Day Bike Ride
(@ Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Parking Lot).
– 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Monterey Park Earth Day Festival 2017
In celebration of the Earth Day in Monterey Park (@ Barnes Park, Monterey Park).
– 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Pasadena eARTh Festival
Celebrate earth through art, music, puppetry, poetry, climate talks and more! The eARTh Festival (a play on the words art and earth) promises to be a family-friendly indoor/outdoor event at Throop Hall, spanning through the Learning Garden, and on the gracious Throop patio (@ Throop Church, Pasadena).
Pasadena eARTh Festival official website.
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