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Earth Day Celebrations

by bonggamom

April 16, 2009

This weekend it's all about respecting your mother... Mother Earth, that is.  Earth Day is April 22nd, and communities everywhere are commemorating the event.  Here are some events that prove being green can be easy and fun:

1)  Celebrate Earth Day and get your grocery shopping done at the same time.  Whole Foods Los Altos is celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, 1-4PM.  Activities include live music, face painting, BBQ and a chance to measure your own carbon footprint.  Whole Foods Los Gatos is holding their Earth Day (Sort Your Trash Day) event on Earth Day itself (April 22), but you should still stop by on Saturday for their Spring into Health Fair (11AM-3PM) to enjoy healthy, kid-friendly snacks, coloring and crafts.

2)  Coyote Point Museum's 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration kicks off at 10AM on Saturday, April 18.  Families will enjoy exciting science and art activities, nature walks and talks, live music, a Green Marketplace, and a yummy barbecue lunch by the San Mateo Fire Department.  Don't forget to stop by any Peet's Coffee & Tea store on the Peninsula before you go, for coupons to visit the Museum for the Earth Day celebration.

3) It's Earth Day on the Bay at Marine Science Institute in Redwood Citythis Saturday, April 18 from 8AM-5PM.   There will music, crafts, touch tanks, and a tour out on the Bay on one of our four trips aboard our Research Vessel, the Robert G. Brownlee (there is a charge for the boat trip).  The Marine Science Institute throws open their doors to the public only once a year, so don't miss it.

4)  With a funky, clever event name like Diggin the Vida Local, how can you resist?  Full Circle Farm in Sunnyvale celebrates Earth Day on Sunday, from 10AM-2PM. The festival is free for all, and features local food, local musicians, fun and games for all ages, a raffle, and lots of great information from (you guessed it!) local organizations on how to enjoy the pleasures of a life lived simply and locally.

5)   Here's another first:  the farmers of Half Moon Bay are opening their farms to the public on April 18 and 19, 2009 in celebration of Earth Day.  The "1st Annual Farmers of Hwy 92 Celebrate Earth Day" will focus on the farmers' daily lives and their role as stewards of the land.  Educate your little one with farm tours, greenhouse tours and demos.  And when their young minds are filled to the brim, entertain them with pony rides, music and fun.

6) The City of Palo Alto will be celebrating Earth Day 2009 and "Livin' Local" in a variety of ways, highlighted by a fun-filled community celebration for the whole family on Saturday, April 18, 10AM–2PM at the Lucie Stern Community Center.  There will be live music, delicious organic food, guest speakers, children’s activities, information booths from local non profits, cooking and garden demonstrations, and much more.