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Celebrate
Earth Month with the County of San Diego
We hope you enjoy the variety of Earth Month activities assembled here to celebrate our beautiful planet and inspire how we can care for our natural environment. We look forward to celebrating with you in person and virtually the entire month of April. This includes our in-person fair at the County Operations Center, 5500 Overland Drive, on 4/21 from 11 a. m. to 1 p.m.
This site offers something for everyone including events you can join, how-to videos, hikes, science and technology activities, e-book collections, and proactive ways to live more sustainably. You can even visit museums and iconic locations around the world on this site. And don't forget to share your commitment to help the Earth.
Come explore and learn more!
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Sustainability is core to our County mission. We’ve made it one of the components of our new overarching County vision: a just, sustainable and resilient future for all and it’s one of the central values we dedicate ourselves to as an organization.
From big to small things, we are committed to making a difference for the environment.
Message by Chairwoman Nora Vargas
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Celebrate Our Earth at Any Time With These Fun Activities!
Discover culture by exploring museums, visiting global landmarks, admiring artworks, and playing games.
Take a virtual journey around the world from your living room with 360° views of incredible landscapes!
Earth Month Events
Earth Fair at County Operations Center
Visit our booths and learn about the ways your County makes a difference protecting and investing in our planet.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, April 21
5500 Overland Drive,
San Diego 92123
Tree Planting + Park Beautification Opportunities
Join us for a morning full of park beautification projects, including tree plantings, invasive vegetation removal and general trash pickup. Your efforts will improve the environment in and around our waterways – part of the larger Creek to Bay Cleanup coordinated by I Love a Clean San Diego! Materials are provided; come ready in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and wear sturdy shoes and sun protection. Don’t forget your own water bottle and gloves!
9 a.m. – 12 p.m at the following locations:
Hellhole Canyon County Preserve
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
Santa Margarita County Preserve
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Valley Center Community Hall and Park
*Space may be limited; please register in advance.
Staff-Led Activities
8
– 9 a.m. Yoga Fitness Class at Los Penasquitos Ranch House
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Earth Day Arts and Crafts at Spring Valley Community Center
3 – 4 p.m.
Ranger-led Hike at Morrison Pond (Sweetwater Regional Park)
Walk for Earth Day with SD Nights – REGISTER
Nature Discovery Tables
Touch fur, skins, skulls and other animal features at our Nature Discovery Tables. Learn about local wildlife and the unique adaptations that help them survive in a variety of habitats. Our rangers will be on site to answer all of your park-related questions and to help you understand, appreciate and experience ‘the upside of outside!
9 – 11 a.m. Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Nature Center
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ramona Grasslands County Preserve
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Otay Lakes County Park
Thinking About an Electric Car?
Learn more at our EV Consumer Website.
Ask a Recycling Specialist
Want to learn tips and tricks about recycling from a County of San Diego recycling specialist? Check out this video!
Helpful Videos
Become familiar with the rules of the trails so everyone's experience is enjoyable.
Help Prevent Mosquito Breeding
This video will help you Fight the Bite!
How to Properly Plant a Tree
Learn the importance of replanting native trees to replenish the local tree canopy. Using a 5-gallon pot sample first, find the topmost root, then dig a shallow and wide planting hole, finally place the tree in. Don't forget to water your new plant!
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