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Earth Day Santa Cruz will be happening April 22, 2023!

This first event since COVID will be a multi-site event in downtown Santa Cruz.

Organizations and businesses wishing to table at the event can apply online here by Monday, April 10th, 2023

PASSPORT PROGRAM! There will be many activities for children to participate in at the event! Don’t forget to pick up a PASSPORT at the INFO BOOTH when you arrive so that any children in attendance can earn an ice cream scoop from Mission Hill Creamery or a cookie from Pacific Cookie Company.

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Regional Events

Downtown Santa Cruz Earth Day

When: Saturday April 22, 2023 from 12 to 4 PM
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz, multiple sites (see Events Page for details)

Check back in for details on or after March 15, 2023.

Organizations and businesses wishing to table at the event can apply online on the Vendor tab by April 10th, 2023

For more information, contact us here.

Watsonville Earth Day & Day of the Child 2023

When: Sunday April 23, 2023 12-4 pm
Where: Watsonville Plaza – 58 Main St., Watsonville

Earth day 2023 will be a celebration of the earth and a place to inspire our community to preserve its health and well-being for our children and future generations.

With climate change on our doorstep, we will be centering the effects that climate change can have on our community as well as the opportunities and tools our residents can leverage to combat or adapt to the changing conditions.

Our vision is that people will leave with a better understanding of what climate change is, how it affects them on a local level, and feel empowered to take action to slow, reverse, or become more resilient to it.

At the event, local organizations will offer:

  • bilingual education
  • activities, and
  • resources for families addressing different aspects of climate change, climate action, and climate resilience

Attendees will have an opportunity to:

  • Participate in games and activities relating to climate action and climate solutions
  • Learn about local resources to reduce their carbon footprint and become more resilient to climate change
  • Be inspired to take part in our local efforts to make Watsonville more resilient to climate change

Open to everyone & free

This event is family-friendly and free of charge. In order to keep everybody safe, please do not come if you are feeling sick. Otherwise, we hope to see you there!

2023 Seaside Earth Day Celebration

When: Sunday, April 23, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Seaside City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA
Emcee: Dave Pacheco, Seaside City Council member

Join Sustainable Seaside and the City of Seaside for the 12th Annual Seaside Earth Day Celebration and Electric Vehicle Test Drive/Ride/Display Fair, a free family-friendly community event.

Celebrate our commitment to a healthy planet, Sunday, April 23, 1 pm – 4 pm, on the Seaside City Hall Lawn. The afternoon will feature music by Palenke Arts youth ensembles, a Trashion Show, Children’s fun activities, information booths, Big Sur Taco truck and a free raffle.

Test drive an electric vehicle, talk to EV owners and learn about purchase incentives. Have your EV Passport stamped at the various information booths and become eligible to win an e-bicycle!

Take home some organically grown tomato starts. Several varieties have been specially selected to grow in our Seaside / Central Coast growing zone. Suggested (optional) $2 donation per plant.

Help us make this a ZERO-Waste event. Bring your own water bottle and fill it at our water refill station.

Questions? Contact event coordinator Catherine Crockett at (831) 915-7257 or email ccrockett@csmc.eco

¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Catherine Crockett al (831) 915-7257 o envíe un correo electrónico a ccrockett@csmc.eco

University California Santa Cruz:

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