Celebrate Earth Day all month long with the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)! Below you’ll find related events sponsored by CNRA and the natural resources agency departments.
Let’s get into the Earth Week Spirit! We encourage our employees to come together in celebration of our planet, promoting camaraderie, and a shared commitment to environmental responsibility. Let’s celebrate nature’s beauty, inspire sustainable lifestyles, and spark meaningful conversations about environmental stewardship—and how we can all contribute to a greener future!
Climate Action Day at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
When: Tuesday, April 19 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Description: Join us at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve for a special, family-friendly Climate Action Day in honor of Earth Day. This interactive event invites visitors to explore the Reserve, learn about conservation efforts, and discover meaningful ways to address the climate crisis. $10 day-use parking fee.
Earth Week PORTScast
When: Sunday, April 21- Friday, April 25, 2025
Location: Virtual
Description: As part of its Earth Week celebration, PORTS will be broadcasting live from 18 different California State Parks. To learn more about these broadcasts and to join the sessions, please visit www.ports.parks.ca.gov/portscasts.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Natural Resources Agency!
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 3-5pm
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Description: Discover the great work underway to conserve, protect, and restore California's natural and cultural resources! Fun activities for all ages with indoor and outdoor interactive activities with giveaways and more! Open to the public-- free admission.
PORTScast Showcase at CNRA Earth Day Event
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 3-5pm
Location: Virtual
The Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) Program is inviting the public to participate in a special Earth Day event at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) on April 22nd. This innovative program, which connects K-12 students and educators with California’s State Parks through live, interactive video broadcasts, has been a leader in educational outreach for over 20 years.
The Down Low on Bay Area Innovations: Can AI Help the Bay Area Plan for Climate Change? Panel + Mixer
When: Tuesday, April 22 4p.m – 5 p.m.
Location: 375 Beale St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Description: Bay Area communities face significant near and long-term threats from climate hazards such as sea level rise, flooding, drought and extreme heat. As cities, counties, and regional agencies develop plans, how can AI help, or possibly hinder, their creation? Hosted by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), this panel brings together elected officials, regional agency staff, technologists and academics to discuss what excites – and worries – them about this emerging technology.
Register here: https://lu.ma/lt3os7ds
Secretary Speaker Series: California Comebacks! Nature’s Resilience in the Golden State
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 3-5pm
Location: Virtual
Description: As we commemorate Earth Day in perilous times, join us for uplifting stories of nature bouncing back across California. We’ll meet visionary conservationists who are leading the charge to restore rivers, animal populations, and even ecosystems across our state. We’ll hear their stories, gain their insights, and explore what it takes to help people and nature thrive together.
Register to join: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1hzIBn4sS5udbcAb0ZR0qg
Earth Day at Doheny State Beach
When: Saturday, April 26 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, 92629
Description: Come join us at the Doheny State Beach for Earth Day! Bring your best pollution investigation skills and have fun while we learn about pollution and animals and even participate in some crafts! This interactive event offers lots of activities for adults and kids! Activities for kids include making Owls. This program is free and all ages welcome. Parking fees apply. Hats, water, and sunscreen are highly encouraged. Rain cancels. You may park your car within the general parking area and meet at the beach boardwalk next to Doho Café.
Spring Clean Up at Sherman Island
When: Saturday, April 26 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: 4466 West Sherman Island Rd, Rio Vista, CA
Description: Come join us for a clean-up day at Sherman Island! The Delta Conservancy helps organize and participates in cleanup events to educate and promote awareness of the importance of protecting and improving water quality in the Delta. The trash that flows into the Delta is a serious water pollution problem for both humans and wildlife. At the Delta Waterway Cleanups, volunteers actively participate in water stewardship practices by cleaning up trash and preventing it from reaching waterways and, ultimately, the ocean.
Seeds of Restoration: Earth Day at the Salton Sea
When: Saturday, April 26 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Corner of Leto Ave. & Court Ave. Salton City, CA 92274
Description: Join us to collect seeds from the plants grown at the Salton Sea! The Salton Sea Management Program and its partners are bringing a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the Vegetation Enhancement projects, help collect seeds from the native plants grown at active restoration sites, how they support future planting for more restoration, and how they protect air quality and support wildlife.
Earth Day at Bolsa Chica State Beach
When: Sunday, April 27 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, Lifeguard Tower 28
Description: Join Bolsa Chica State Beach, the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, and Huntington Harbor to celebrate Earth Day! This three-site extravaganza will begin at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Come by Tower 28 for a beach cleanup to give back to the Earth and your community. Across the street at the Bolsa Chica wetlands, explore the number of booths to learn about our local wildlife. Continue to Huntington Harbor for more activities! This event is free and offers free parking.
