Where To Celebrate Earth Day 2024 In Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — In Orange County, Earth Day is a year-round affair. When you consider the high caliber of the county's parks, beaches and trails, the community's reverence and love for the earth comes as no surprise.

Whether you're spending this Earth Day crafting a watercolor painting of Aliso Canyon at dawn, picking litter up from the shores of San Clemente North Beach or learning more about sustaining the planet we live on — Orange County has something for you in and around the area.

Here is your guide for things to do in and around Orange County on Earth Day:

Earth Day Celebration 2024 — Irvine, Quail Hill Community Center.

• Celebrate Earth Day with a slew of environmental-themed activities and events throughout the month of April including workshops, giveaways, guided hikes and more.
  • April 3: Cooking Workshop
  • April 6: Compost Giveaway
  • April 13: Quail Hill Earth Day Celebration
  • April 27: Used Oil Filter Exchange
• For more information, visit the City of Irvine's website.

Beach Cleanup & Lunch and Learn, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. on April 21 — Dana Point, Baby Beach & Ocean Institute.

• Celebrate Earth Day with a special beach cleanup at Baby Beach and around the Ocean Institute followed by a lunch and learn with guest speakers about organic gardening and the ocean. There will also be a seedling plant project. The event takes place on Sunday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Earth Day Celebration, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on April 20 — Laguna Niguel Botanical Preserve.

• The Niguel Botanical Preserve will celebrate Earth Day with planting, weeding and cleaning up the preserve. Volunteers will receive light snacks and water. The event takes place Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • To register, visit this flyer.

Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration, 8 a.m. to noon on April 20 — Mission Viejo, Upper Oso Creek Trail.

• Residents can celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at Upper Oso Creek Trail with displays about the cit's environmental programs and Green Expo exhibitors. The city will seek volunteers to help with planting, and guests will enjoy lunch and ice cream while supplies last.
  • Volunteers must submit and application and waiver prior to planting.

Earth Day at the Bay, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 20 — Newport Beach, Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center.

• Celebrate Earth Day by visiting interactive booths manned by environmental partners to enjoy family-friendly activities, such as arts and crafts, science discovery and educational information. Residents can also participate in a scavenger hunt for a chance to win small prizes. For more information, click this link.

Earth Day at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 20 — Silverado.

• Celebrate Earth Day and our friendly pollinators at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary with story time, crafts, and games, then learn about hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators, and meet some animal ambassadors.