Celebrated worldwide on April 22, Earth Day is about protecting our environment by thinking globally while acting locally. Upland/Claremont/La Verne has several special Earth Day events to celebrate. Check out the Earth Day events below!
Plus, find 12 ideas for how your family can celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd ... and every day.
Local Community Events |
Here are some local Earth Day Celebrations happening in and around our area
Upland Library's Earth Day Celebration - Friday, April 19
3:00 pm - Upland Library
- Paint rocks
- Plant herbs
- Decorate fairy doors
- If you pre-ordered them -Neighborhood Forest trees available for pick-up
Upland's Earth Day Celebration - Saturday, April 20, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Greenbelt Park
- Educational booths
- Creative crafts
- Lively games
- Fantastic giveaways
- Recycle old books and magazines to support the Friends of the Upland Public Library
- Easy drop-off for bulky items like carpets, old appliances, and furniture (Bricks, concrete, and dirt not accepted)
- Free document shredding available
- Free compost and mulch giveaways on-site (Please bring sturdy containers; no plastic bags allowed)
- Fun and festivities at this once-a-year event
Glendora's Earth Day Festival - Saturday, April 20, 2024
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Finkbiner Park Bandshell Area
- Workshops
- Efficient Irrigation, Water Leaks, & Water Wise Plants
- Turf Removal: Landscape Design, Irrigation, and Plants
- Athens Trash Talk
- Shuttle Tours
- Shuttles to and from the Dalton Wilderness Area
- Narrated Eco-Tour of Glendora
- Activities For Kids
- Scavenger Hunt
- Face Painting
- Bounce House
- Earth Day Arts & Crafts
- City Hall departments and resources
- Booths and giveaways
- Community Bike Ride - Free - All ages! Register HERE
- Animal Show
- Live Entertainment
- Collections - Drive-thru drop off at City Hall Parking Lot - 116 E. Foothill Blvd.
- Deliver used motor oil and filters for recycling
- Bring confidential documents for onsite shredding
- Drop off empty CRV beverage containers and help raise funds for the Community Services Foundation
- Shoe drive
Claremont's Earth Day Celebration - Sunday, April 21, 2024
8:30 am - 1:00 pm - Shelton Park
- Concurrent with Claremont’s Farmer Market
- Exhibitor booths from local sustainability organizations
- Native plant & tree giveaways
- Chip Grubbs–native plant expert from CALbg will be there to give plants advice.
- Urban Foraging walking tours
- Register for your walking tour tickets here
- Registration Required w/$10 suggested donation
- Composting Workshops
- Register for your walking tour tickets here
- Registration Required w/$10 suggested donation
- And so much more!
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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day |
Celebrate Earth Day EVERY day by doing just a few things that are easy for you and your family but will have a big impact when we all follow these good Earth-friendly practices:
At home:
- Buy dry goods in bulk, since they typically use less packaging.
- Start seeds and map out a family garden, or sign up for a CSA to cut down on the carbon footprint of your grocery bill.
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- Work on ways to reduce food waste, including meal planning, storing items properly, finding new ways to use leftovers, and preserving food you can’t use fast enough by freezing, canning, or dehydrating.
- Turn off lights when you leave a room and shut off the water when you’re not using it.
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Outside:
- Take a hike and enjoy being in nature. Bring a pair of gloves and a bag so you can pick up any trash you find along the way.
- Start a compost bin to use in your garden and flowerbeds.
- Make or buy a rain barrel and use the water you collect to water your plants.
- Learn about invasive species in your area and what you can do to help.
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At school:
- Find out what your school currently recycles and if there is anything else you can add.
- Talk with your school about alternative recycling programs that accept snack bar wrappers, juice pouches, and even offer fundraising options.
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