Community Corner
Earth Day Events in West Contra Costa County
Even though Earth Day is April 22, some celebrations and observances will happen before then, including this Saturday, April 14.
Although Earth Day is April 22, some events will be held this Saturday, the weekend ahead of the official day. Thanks to Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia and other sources for
Saturday April 14
- Richmond Greenway Work Party & Celebration
9 a.m. to noon. Meet at 6th St. near Ohio Avenue. Planting, pruning, mulching, music, entertainment.
More information: Juliana at the Watershed Project 510-224-4085 or Juliana@thewatershedproject.org
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Note: Also on the 14th, Urban Tilth is hosting a special Cesar Chavez planting celebration at 16th and Chanslor on the Greenway. For more on this see www.urbantilth.org or call 510-778-5886.
- West Contra Costa Earth Day Celebration
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contra Costa College, 2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo
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Educational booths and activities; music and food.
More information: 510-215-3021 or check the website www.recyclemore.com
Saturday, April 21
- El Cerrito - work parties at Baxter Creek, Hillside Nature Area, Moser Lane, Ohlone Greenway, many other places in the city
9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register online at www.el-cerrito.org (search Earth Day), or on Saturday morning at the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moser Lane, El Cerrito. Return to the community center for free lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m.
More information: Garth Schultz at 510-215-4350, or email earthday@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
- El Sobrante – Community clean-up; educational activities for kids
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Boys & Girls Club, 4660 Appian Way. Free BBQ after for all volunteers.
For more information contact 510-665-3538, or at spawners@thewatershedproject.org
- North Richmond Clean-up and Celebration
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet at Verde Elementary School, 2000 Giaramita Street. Trash clean-up; gardening, refreshments, activities, games and prizes.
More information: Carla Orozco at 510-776-7568 or Juliana Gonzales at 510-224-4085 or Juliana@thewatershedproject.org
- Point Molate Beach Clean-up
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet at Pt. Molate Beach, Richmond, off I-580 on the Pt. Molate Road. Pick up trash and marine debris.
More information: Juliana Gonzales at 510-224-4085 or Juliana@thewatershedproject.org
Sunday, April 22
- El Cerrito Recycling Center Ribbon-Cutting
4-6 p.m., Ribbon-cutting ceremony, site tours and other activities to celebrate the opening of the new El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental Resource Center, 7501 Schmidt Lane.
More information: City of El Cerrito flyer, 510-215-4350, green@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
If you know of any other Earth Day events in West Contra Costa, please let us know in the comments below.
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