There are several local events that you can join in on to help participate in Earth Day festivities. Earth Day 2010 is officially on Thursday, April 22 but many activities occur on the following weekend.
WHAT: White Point Nature Preserve weeding and habitat restoration event
WHEN: Saturday, April 24th, 9am-12pm
WHERE: White Point Nature Preserve,
DETAILS: Closed toes shoes required. Bottled water is provided but in an effort to reduce plastic waste, we encourage you to bring your own water. Day cancelled in event of rain.
CONTACT: Visit www.pvplc.org for more information. Reservations appreciated. Please call Jill Wittman (310) 541-7613 x201
WHAT: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Beach Cleanup
WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010, Cleanup from 8–10am
WHERE: Point Fermin State Marine Park and Cabrillo Beach
DETAILS: Start early with our coastal cleanup. Clear litter from Point Fermin State Marine Park and Cabrillo inner and outer beaches. Bring old tennis shoes to recycle. Learn how to compost. Parking is $1/hour.
CONTACT: For more information, call 310-548-7562 or go to www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
WHAT: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Earth Day Fair
WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10am–4pm
WHERE: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
DETAILS: The fair will include games, interactive displays and booths with information on the environment and conservation. There also will be music, food and a gift shop. Get tips on making your home eco-friendly. Admission is free; parking is $1/hour.
CONTACT: For more information, call 310-548-7562 or go to www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
WHAT: Free Shade Trees
WHEN: Now!
DETAILS: Complete an online workshop (about 20 minutes), submit your completed tree order and site plan and LADWP will deliver the trees to your home; you then plant and care for them. Available to residential, apartment owners and non-residential electric customer of LADWP only.
CONTACT: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Filed under: Events & Meetings, Parks, Point Fermin, Pollution, Utilities, White Point
