Post-Earth Day festivities this weekend
Earth Day came and went, but the green calendar's packed for the rest of the month! Alt Build Expo's already started; but many more festivals and expos are happening all over the L.A. area all weekend:
Earth Weekend at the Aquarium. Sat., April 26 - Sun., April 27, 11 am - 6 pm both days at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica.
The Aquarium's observing Earth Day a few days late with a weekend-long celebration. There'll be educational activities are planned for the whole family, including ocean pollution workshops, arts and crafts, and face painting. Children under 12 get in free with a paying adult ($2 admission; $5 suggested donation), but if you join the beach cleanup and leave Santa Monica a little cleaner than you found it, you can get in free! Just pick up some cleaning supplies from the beach cleanup table outside the Aquarium, clean a bit, then enjoy the Aquarium activities for free.
Greening the Earth Day Event in Pasadena (PDF). Sat. April 26, 10 am - 4 pm at Memorial Park and the Armory Center, 150 N Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
This free family festival will feature 70 or so exhibitors showcasing all things green, including organic food, hybrid and electric vehicles, alternative energy and green building design.
In conjunction with the event, C.I.C.L.E. will lead a bike ride called Birds, Blossoms, and You. Meet at 1:30 pm at the Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park to take an Earth Day-inspired bicycle tour of Pasadena's favorite trees. Cyclists of all levels and ages can participate in this relaxed bicycle ride, during which they'll learn the history of Southern California's famous trees and streetscapes as well as receive expert info about tree maintenance and protection. The ride departs at 2 pm Sharp.
Green Gardens Tour. Sat., April 26 from 10 am - 4 pm, starting at 1027 Princeton, Santa Monica.
This year’s tour theme's "Gardening With Intent: Water Management" -- and the tour itself will highlight home gardens in West Los Angeles and Santa Monica that demonstrate sustainable designs, practices, and technologies. All tourists will get a copy of the Green Sourcebook, a free compendium of garden information, ideas and suggestions. Tour prices range from $25-$50; proceeds benefit Virginia Avenue Project, a Santa Monica based nonprofit that uses the arts to help kids discover their full potential. Call (310) 264-4224 to reserve tickets, or buy them in person at 1027 Princeton, Santa Monica on Saturday morning.
Universal Studios Hollywood “Eco-Fair." Sat., April 26, 10 am - 4 pm at the Universal Globe Fountain at main entrance of Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City.
"Days of Our Lives" stars will autograph reusable bags and give out CFL bulbs at this free eco-fair, featuring over 30 interactive exhibits. Attendees are also invited to bring their household hazardous waste or e-waste to the event for free drop-off -- and free parking! Hybrid drivers can also park free.
STAR Eco Station's Children's Earth Day. Sun., April 27 from 10 am - 4 pm at STAR Eco Station, 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd. Culver City.
Children will love this free outdoor extravaganza loaded with free stuff, celebrity guests, food, games, shopping, crafts, entertainment, giveaways, and more.
Photo by Pretty Kate Machine via Flickr
