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Celebrate Earth Day with these Activities!
In celebration of Earth Day 2010, we have compiled events, tips and facts to help all of us create a sustainable environment. From one person to the entire community, it's easy to make a difference.
For an updated list with full details and contact information for all the wonderful Palo Alto events happening around
Earth Day, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/earthday or call (650) 329-2100.
Thursday, April 15
The GREENLIGHT Earth Day Film Festival
7pm, Cubberley Auditorium
Featured projects explore environmental citizenship and individual action. Films are produced by local artists and students.
Saturday, April 17
San Francisquito Workday
9:30am – 12:30pm
Please register at http://www.acterra.org/stewardship or call (650) 962-9876 ext. 311.
Gardening from the Ground Up Workshop
10am – 1pm, Art Center & Community Garden
Palo Altans get a Biostack™ compost bin voucher. Register at www.ReduceWaste.org or call (408) 918-4640.
Fee: $20 and includes a Bay-Friendly Gardening book.
Designing Water-Efficient Landscaping
1:30pm – 4:30pm, City Hall Council Chambers
Patricia Evans will show you how to create a colorful, exciting, low-maintenance, water conserving garden, using native and edible plants.
Sunday, April 18
California Avenue Farmers Market and Earth Day Faire
8am – 1pm
Along with local farmers and vendors, you'll find booths featuring the City’s many environmental rebates and programs plus disposal of unwanted meds/thermometers.
Volunteer in Foothills Park
9am – noon, Foothills Park
Join the Friends of Foothills Park as they battle invasive species. Meeting location and other details at
www.friendsoffoothillspark.org
Monday, April 19
Council Meeting, 7pm, Council Chambers, City Hall
The session will be dedicated to environmental issues.
Wednesday, April 21
Green Start on Your Home
7pm, Council Chambers, City Hall
What’s the buzz about "green" home improvements? Hear brief presentations and find out how to get it all done!
EARTH DAY, Thursday, April 22
Earth Day Creekside Clean-Up at El Palo Alto Park
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Please register at www.acterra.org/stewardship or call (650) 962-9876 ext. 311.
Earth Day Hike at the Baylands
5pm, FREE!
Take an evening hike with Ranger Rich as the sun sets on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Register online
www.cityofpaloalto.org/recreation/enjoy or at Lucie Stern using barcode 63889.
DON’T MISS THIS MAJOR EARTH DAY EVENT!
Earth Day Panel on “It’s the Green Economy, Silly!”
7pm, City Hall, Council Chambers
A spirited discussion on the emergence of the green economy in Palo Alto and its effect on our lives, moderated by Mayor Pat Burt.
Friday, April 23
“Eco-Flicks,” 7:30pm, Ballroom
Lucie Stern Community Center
Organized by former Mayor Peter Drekmeier and self-proclaimed Eco-Geek Matt Harnack, see and discuss inspiring stories about the environmental challenges we face.
Saturday, April 24
Water Quality Control Plant Tour
10am – 11:30am, Regional WQC Plant
Call (650) 329- 2598 to sign up. Space is limited to 40 people, so you MUST register in advance!
Habitat Restoration Workday
9am – 1pm, Pearson Arastradero Preserve
Please register at www.acterra.org/stewardship or call (650) 962-9876 ext. 311.
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