Earth Day Events
PARTY for the PLANET
FREE California State Parks Foundation’s Earth Day Celebration. On April 13, join volunteers in making a difference in various state parks across California including Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, South Carlsbad State Beach, Palomar Mountain State Park and more. For times and to register, visit www.calparks.org/help/earth-day. Nature Explorer Family Day. Check out activities and crafts that celebrate the great outdoors and one of the most biodiverse regions in the country. April 14, 11 am-3 pm. Included with museum admission. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org FREE In the Park Series: Earth Day. Enjoy themed activities for the family. April 15, 10 am-noon. Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr. www.poway.org
Earth Day Festival Go green this month with Earth Day celebrations, and plug into nature with flower- and gardenthemed activities. The Flower Fields. Revel in the colorful wonders of nature in this floral paradise filled with nearly 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers. Through May 12, 9 am-6 pm. $9-$18 admission. 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. www.theflowerfields.com SEA the Change. In this new exhibit, discover the issues our local wildlife face daily as you view nature-influenced art and encounter new animal ambassadors. Through Sept. 2, 10 am-5 pm. $11-$16; ages 2 & under free. The Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista. www.thelivingcoast.org FREE South Bay Earth Day Celebration. More than 40 green vendors, educational exhibits and workshops, yoga classes, organic food and entertainment. April 6, 11 am-4 pm. Memorial Bowl, 373 Park Way, Chula Vista. www.chulavistaca.gov/ southbayearthday FREE Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store: Spring has Sprung! Flower Garden. For ages 3 & up. April 6, 11
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am-3 pm. 7510 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego & 702 Center Dr., San Marcos. www.lakeshorelearning.com Nature & Me Story Time: Earth Day. April 11, 10:15 am. Free with museum admission. Recommended for ages 1-5. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org Art Alive. See The San Diego Museum of Art in full bloom during this exhibition with nearly 100 floral interpretations of works of art. April 12-14, 9 am-5 pm. Also, visit the Garden of Activities (April 13 & 14, noon-4 pm) that offers a flower hunt, a floral-inspired art project for families, and a children’s reading area. Balboa Park. For tickets, visit www.sdmart.org.
Parent’s Nite Out at Elite Gymnastics Academy: Earth Day. Kids, ages 4 & up, have a great time with gymnastics, games and lots of play. April 20, 6-10 pm. $20. Register online. 1817 John Towers Ave., El Cajon. www.elitegymnastics.com FREE Earth Day Festival. This celebration offers a plant and pottery sale, music, vendors and kids’ activities. April 27, 10 am-3 pm. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org Creek to Bay Cleanup. Celebrate cleaner beaches, parks, rivers and trails at this annual event that beautifies more than 100 sites in the county. April 27, 9 amnoon. Register at www.creektobay.org starting April 1st.
FREE Poway Valley Garden Club’s Flower Show & Plant Sale. View an awesome variety of plants and flowers, get gardening ideas, shop for lovely additions to your garden and more. April 13, 9 am-3 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway. www.poway.org
FREE Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival. Includes programs, exhibitors and demos that will help you become a better gardener and learn how to conserve our resources. Also, butterfly releases, story time with Ms. Metamorphosis and other kids’ activities. April 27, 9 am-3 pm. Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy., El Cajon. www.cuyamaca.edu/springfest
Coronado Flower Show. A showcase of extraordinary blooms, plants and floral-related products for sale, live entertainment, educational exhibits and kids’ activities. April 13, 1-5 pm & April 14, 10 am-4 pm. $5; ages 12 & under free. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave., Coronado. www.coronadoflowershow.com
FREE EarthFair. Come to the largest free annual environmental fair in the world that highlights more than 300 exhibitors, the Earth Day Parade, live entertainment, eARTh Gallery featuring works made of recycled materials, a children’s activity area, vehicles that run on alternative fuels and more. April 28, 10 am-5 pm. Balboa Park. www.earthdayweb.org