Where to celebrate Earth Day near BART

Take action this Earth Day in the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of elcerrito.org.

Earth Day is April 22, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate all month long near BART. From eco expos and youth-led climate action summits to cleanup events and an environmental film fest, there’s no shortage of BARTable green gatherings. Whether you want to learn about nature and sustainability or enjoy live music and art, these Bay Area Earth Day events are fun and fantastic ways to honor our planet. 

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Join the Earth Day festivities at Yerba Buena Gardens. Photo courtesy of Eventbrite. 

Earth Day at Yerba Buena Gardens | Montgomery St

The San Francisco Green Business Program is hosting the Green Business Expo in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy on April 19. The all-day-long celebration (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) is sure to entertain the whole family. Discover sustainable products and environmentally friendly services. Enjoy live music, get creative with crafts and chalk art and join educational activities, like a tree planting demo on the living roof. Learn more about the environment and sustainability at Yerba Buena Gardens this Earth Day, 0.3 miles from Montgomery St.

Be inspired by the next generation this Earth Day in the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of SF Children & Nature. 

Climate Action Youth Summit | Montgomery St

Join the San Francisco Environment (SFE) Department for youth-led climate action in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens on Friday, April 18.  Here, you can witness young leaders tackling climate change to make a real difference in the Bay Area. You’ll see youth presentations, hear inspiring stories, and feel the passion and creativity of young leaders. This year’s theme is “Climate Action Across Careers.” Whatever future careers Bay Area youth may aspire to, this event will encourage them to explore it with the environment in mind. This exciting and educational event is 0.3 miles from Montgomery St. 

Friday Night at OMCA is celebrating Earth Day at the museum. 

Earth Day in the Bay at OMCA | Lake Merritt

On Friday, April 18, the museum’s Friday Nights at OMCA event has an Earth Day theme. Titled “Earth Day in the Bay,” the 5–9 p.m. event is free, family-friendly and full of fun. In partnership with the Oakland Unified School District, guests can expect performances by the visionary DJ Teao Sense, and hands-on activities, like the Sketchboard Co. live figure drawing, where all skill levels are invited to sketch a live costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area. Enjoy art, science and local culture at OMCA, 0.1 miles from Lake Merritt.

Enjoy a Bay Area Earth Day celebration at Jack London Square. Photo courtesy of Patch. 

Earth Day at Jack London Square | 12th St/Oakland City Center

Head to Jack London Square on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate Earth Day in Oakland. Arrive early to get a free Jack London Square tote bag at the redemption table in the plaza near Plank. They’re available while supplies last! Also, don’t miss snapping photos with friends and family at the Earth Day-themed backdrop. Take BART to join the festivities 0.6 miles from 12th St/Oakland City Center.

Get involved on Oakland Earth Day. Photo courtesy of City of Oakland. 

Oakland Earth Day | Multiple

Oakland’s 31st Annual Earth Day invites the community to celebrate our planet on April 19 with a day filled with environmental action to positively impact generations to come. While there are too many amazing events to describe, here’s an easy-to-use list of Oakland’s Earth Day events and an interactive map to find the closest event to BART. There are so many ways to contribute from planting trees to picking up litter, you can make a difference this Earth Day. Head to Rockridge, 19th St/Oakland, 12th St/Oakland City Center and Lake Merritt to get involved.

Support sustainability this Earth Day in Walnut Creek. Photo courtesy of Eventbrite. 

Earth Day Celebration at Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek

Celebrate Earth Day in Walnut Creek at Civic Park on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn sustainable practices through interactive workshops, connect with nature at the all-skills level yoga class and peruse over 30 booths hosted by local organizations and advocates for eco-friendly products. One highlight of Earth Day in Walnut Creek is the educational entertainment from Earth Capades. The group mixes theatrics and circus with music and technology to bring joy and inspire audiences to connect with the earth. Don’t miss this Earth Day celebration only 0.6 miles from Walnut Creek Station at 1375 Civic Dr.

Enjoy live music at the Castro Valley Library Earth Day Festival. Photo courtesy of Alameda County Library.

Earth Day Festival at the Castro Valley Library | Castro Valley

On April 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy live music with premier blues harmonica player and vocalist Mark Hummel. There will be a seed giveaway and a seed exchange, as well as a gleaned fruit giveaway and a harvest exchange. Pick up native plants, join in children’s crafts and enjoy learning and laughing with your community, 0.4 miles from Castro Valley Station.

Enjoy educational entertainment at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Photo courtesy of Eventbrite.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival | Downtown Berkeley

Don’t miss the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Berkeley in honor of Earth Day. This unique festival features the year’s top environmental films celebrating our planet. Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts and environmental advocates in this entertaining storytelling event. Feel inspired and educated about our global environment, 0.1 miles from Downtown Berkeley at the David Brower Center.

Volunteer your time to make the East Bay greener this Earth Day. Photo courtesy of elcerrito.org. 

El Cerrito Earth Day Celebration | El Cerrito Plaza

The El Cerrito Earth Day Celebration gives you ample opportunities to make a difference. Join volunteers for an Earth Day work party on April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tidy parks and public spaces, pick up litter so it doesn’t end up in our creeks and waterways, pick weeds, and more. You can organize your own cleanup event with friends and family and let the city know via the Work Party Registration Form or by emailing [email protected] (include the site location, number of volunteers and type of work that will be performed). You can also join an existing cleanup party. One in particular, the El Cerrito Green Team: Northern Gateways Cleanup, is meeting by the El Cerrito del Norte BART Station (Key Ave. and Knott Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to pick up litter. Check here to find more green BARTable groups to join!

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