April 22nd is officially the day we celebrate our home, our planet, our Earth. On this day, our environmental issues are promoted in hopes to bring awareness of what we need to do to take better care of our planet.
Some of the issues brought up during this time are global warming, climate change, pollution and the conservation of water. In addition, many cities hold special events to promote Earth Day. Orange County has several events and if you are looking for a place to celebrate our home, look no further. We have a few suggestions for you.
Virtual Earth Day Events for 2022
Due to state guidelines for Covid-19, many of these events may be postponed or cancelled. Please stay tuned for updates.
Cal State Fullerton’s Virtual Earth Week
Virtual Earth Day Event at Roundhouse Aquarium
National Park Service Celebrates Earth Day
PVPLC Virtual Earth Day Events (In-person events also scheduled)
Aliso Viejo
Earth Day Workshop
Aliso Viejo Ranch
April 22, 2022
4:30PM – 7:30PM
Ages 5-11
$40
Register your kids for this fun Earth-day themed workshop. They’ll plot and decorate their own plants, create environmentally-friendly crafts, watch Madagascar, and enjoy a pizza dinner.
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Earth Day Celebration
City Hall
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
April 22, 2022
10AM – 3PM
Visit City Hall to celebrate sustainability and being green. See an electric bus and other City-owned electric vehicles on display. Participate in tree planting and check out vendors from OCC’s Recycling Center and Recovery Kitchen, Tesla, IKEA and water and sanitary district leaders. City staff will lead demonstrations of their Green Business Program, solar-powered generators and other equipment, Community Gardens, water quality initiatives, and active transportation projects. Guests will also find a picnic area with food trucks and tables, a yoga zone, kids activities, gifts, a composting demo, art displays, documentaries and more.
Dana Point
Earth Day at the Headlands
Nature Interpretive Center
While no event is currently scheduled for 2022, this is a great place to get out and connect with nature.
Come out for Earth Day At The Headlands for an educational experience, take a trip to the Nature Interpretive Center and learn about Dana Point Headlands and it’s endangered and rare species, water quality and conservation, recycling and history of Dana Point’s Native American’s through a “Journey to the Past.”
Fullerton
Fullerton Arboretum
April 22, 2022
10AM – 1PM
Visit the Fullerton Arboretum, stop by the nature center to pick up a passport, and visit eight discovery station. When you collect a stamp from each station you can earn a free plant with any plant purchase at the Arboretum’s next sale.
Virtual Earth Month at Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Sustainability
Cal State Fullerton
April 2022
At the Cal State Fullerton Earth Month event, different campus departments and organizations come together and bring their perspectives on sustainability to campus and encourage the community to live a sustainable life.
Huntington Beach
Earth Day Festival
Bolsa Chica Wetlands
3842 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA
Saturday, April 30, 2022
10AM – 3PM
If you are in the Huntington Beach area, visit the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. The Bolsa Chica Earth Day Festival offers FREE family fun for everyone! Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with live animals, learn about pollution and wetland ecology, test the water quality, and much more! Alongside a multitude of educational activity booths, the festival will also include a jump tent and guided tours of the reserve!
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
April 19, 2022
10AM – 11AM
Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy a live reptile show hosted by Jurassic Parties. The event will be on level 1 in the blue kids area in front of Sephora. Kids will be able to meet the animals and make a fun craft. Please RSVP to ensure there are enough crafts available.
Irvine
Earth Day Celebration – April 23, 2022
Quail Hill Community Center
39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine
11AM – 2PM
Celebrate Earth Day with a guided hike, compost demo, and hands-on interactive activities.
Laguna Niguel
Earth Day Celebration
April 23, 2022
Niguel Botanical Preserve
29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
8:30AM – 11:30AM
Visit the Niguel Botanical Preserve to celebrate Earth Day. Visitors will plant, weed, and clean up areas of the Preserve. Water and light snacks will be available.
Mission Viejo
Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration
Upper Oso Creek Trail
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
April 23, 2022
8AM – Noon
Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at Upper Oso Creek Trail. Visitors can learn about environmental programs that are offered by the City and exhibitors at the Green Expo and volunteers will be able to plant new landscapes at the park. Volunteers can enjoy lunch and ice cream while supplies last. Volunteers must submit an application and waiver prior to planting.
Newport Beach
Earth Day at the Bay
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
April 23, 2022
10AM – 3PM
Take a stand together and show our planet that you care at the Earth Day at the Bay, located in Newport Beach. Environmental partners will be present to show visitors what they can do to help protect and preserve our planet. Booths will have family friendly activities which include arts and crafts, science discovery, and educational information. Participate in the scavenger hunt with the chance to win small prizes.
Rossmoor/Seal Beach
Earth Day Celebration
The Shops At Rossmoor
12501 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach
April 23, 2022
11AM – 1PM
Celebrate Earth Day with an event for the whole family. Kids will enjoy crafts, face painting, and balloon twisting. Participate in a fun planting activity and eco-friendly giveaways. This event will be located near ULTA Beauty. Snap a selfie in front of the Earth Day Display and grab a seed packet or seed paper to plant at home.
San Clemente
Earth Day San Clemente
April 23, 2022
Parque Del Mar
622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
10AM – 2PM
A free community Earth Day event featuring live music, crafts for the kids, educational displays and demonstrations, artists, and more. Kick off the day with a beach clean up at 8:30AM.
Santa Ana
Earth Day Fun
April 23, 2022
Main Place Mall
2800 N Main Street, Santa Ana
12PM – 3PM
Bring the family to Center Court for some Earth Day fun! There will be themed giveaways for kids, jumbo Earth Day-themed coloring pillars, and an E-A-R-T-H exhibit made from metal letters and recyclable items to take the perfect selfie! The event is free and open to the public.
These are just some of the many Earth Day activities taking place in Orange County. Mother Earth has continuously taken care of us, so it’s important to show her how much we appreciate everything she’s done. Let’s dedicate time to spreading awareness of the dangers our planet is undergoing in hopes to promote ways we can better protect our planet and show Mother Earth how much we appreciate her by coming together and celebrating a place that we all love…our home.
