Celebrate Earth Day Around the County

Earth Day had its birth about 40 years ago after a giant oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara raised concerns about the environment. Since then, it’s become a worldwide movement.

Sunday, the nation will celebrate another Earth Day. San Diego has plenty of activities planned to celebrate our Earth—how will you choose to spend the “green” day?

Of course Coronado has its busiest day of the weekend Sunday with the close to the Flower Show (which has a relationship to Earth Day, no?) and MotorCars on MainStreet, but there are many other events throughout the region.

Whether you’re in North County, South County, East County or the coast, there’s an Earth Day celebration close by so you can do your part—make sure you bike your way to your preferred event! Click for more information.

OCEAN BEACH

Earth Day Trivia

• When/where: Raglan Public House, 1851 Bacon St., Ocean Beach, 7-9 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Test your environmental and water knowledge at Raglan Public House. There will also be a raffle with prizes like a chance to enjoy organic, local and sustainable food and service at Raglan.
• Cost: $10 per person. Teams are made up of up to six people.

BALBOA PARK

EarthFair 2012

• When/where: Balboa Park, downtown, 10 a.m.-5 p.m Sunday.
• Why go: 60,000 Earth lovers will flock to Balboa Park for more than 350 exhibitors, special theme areas, food, a special Kids’ Activity Area, three entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery art show and the Cleaner Car Concourse.
• Cost: Free.

IMPERIAL BEACH

• When/where: , 208 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
• Why go: This monthly art show is celebrating Earth Day with music and art. Support your local artists and musicians at this green event.
• Cost: $3.

LA JOLLA

• When/where: , 8825 Villa la Jolla Dr, La Jolla, noon Saturday.
• Why go: Learn how to live a greener life, as well as Whole Foods’ green mission. There will be gardening workshops, food demos and giveaways.
• Cost: Free. 

CARLSBAD

• When/where: , Carlsbad Blvd & Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, 7 a.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Run for the planet in your green attire at this 10K fun run. Cash awards will be given out.
• Cost: $30.

ENCINITAS

• When/where: , 400 B St, Encinitas, 9 a.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Share some Earth Day love with the beach by cleaning it and its adjacent sidewalk up. This event is a Surfrider Foundation event.
• Cost: Free.