ecofabulous Earth Day Guide

Date: April 21, 2009 | Category: Events, Guides

Earth Day 2009 is this Wednesday, April 22! This day marks the Anniversary of the first national “Earth Day” Demonstration that occurred in 1970.

The national rally was so effective, it got the environment on the political agenda and led to the formation of the EPA, and the passing of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts. Whether you’re a foodie, caring parent or a dedicated philanthropist (or all of the aforementioned), there are a number of ways to acknowledge this internationally important anniversary. Make sure to take a look at the Earth Day Network to see how you can get involved.

Here is a brief list of some events and resources to help you plan your Earth Day Celebration.

SAN FRANCISCO

• Celebrate with ecofabulous: Join us at Spring for an evening of organic modern luxury courtesy of goldiehome. Enjoy light bites and libations and enter to win eco luxury bedding! RSVP to [email protected].
• Take a Cruise: Celebrate Earth Day on board the Hornblower Hybrid - the famous, first-ever hybrid ferry in the US. $10 gets you a 90 minute bay cruise. All proceeds go to Save the Bay! Departures at 11am, 1pm and 4pm.
• Kiehl’s for Earth Day: Celebrate the launch of Kiehl’s limited edition collection to benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance. Stop off at Kiehl’s, 2360 Fillmore St. from 5-7pm. RSVP to [email protected].
• Watch “An Inconvenient Truth”: Catch an updated slide show based on the Academy Award winning documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth” at the San Francisco Public Library. At the Main Branch - Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St. (at Grove) from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Get the Inside Scoop: Listen to California Academy of Sciences’ Living Roof designer Paul Kephart as he shares how his team researched, modeled and installed the park above the park. Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St. at 5:15pm. $8 members, $15 non-members.
• Shop with Girlfriends: Celebrate Earth Day with Ladita, a local eco-boutique, and enjoy 40% off Indigenous Designs as well as the chance to win additional discounts and prizes. 827 Cortland Ave. from 6-9pm.
• Be Crafty with the Kids: Spend the morning at the Habitot Children’s Museum in Berkeley. Use recycled materials from local businesses and homes to build a three-dimensional “green” city with towering businesses, houses, parks and playgrounds. 2065 Kittredge St. from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Children $8, Adults $7.
• Sustainable Fashion Show: For those on the Peninsula; Stanford University is hosting their first eco fashion show. Designers include: Covet, Doie, Feral Childe, Modaspia, Pi Organic, Stewart + Brown and many more! The show will feature student designers as well. Toyon Hall Lounge, Stanford, 7-9pm.
• Clean Up: Get involved with one of the many restoration and cleanup projects going on at the California State Parks. Register online and find a project site near you for Saturday April 25th.
• Eat Green: After a full day of activism, pick an eco spot to enjoy a sustainable supper.

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LOS ANGELES

• Mother Earth Day Lunch: Join O!burger, the first 100% organic burger joint in LA for a healthy meal (15% off!) and learn about what Earth Day and healthy eating means for our children. 8593 Santa Monica Blvd. 2-4pm.
• Green Dot Awards: Reward and promote forward-thinking businesses that create environmentally friendly products and services, and revolutionary green business plans and proposals. 2651 South Cienega Blvd from 7-9pm, tickets $40.
• Drink to Green: Join LA Green Drinks for their “I Heart Earth” Party. Mix and mingle with environmentally-minded people in a space focused on socially relevant art and topics. Pharmaka Gallery, 101 West 5th St. from 7-10pm, $5 suggested donation.
• For more LA events, visit Go To Green LA.

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SEATTLE

• Earth Day Expo: Join King County at Westlake Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Earth Day and learn more about King County programs that protect and preserve the environment. 4th & Pine, 10am to 2pm, free.
• Lake Walk: Put your walking shoes on and head out for a family-friendly 5k walk in Bellevue. Participants will enjoy a walk that follows the Lake Hills Greenbelt Trail connecting Larsen and Phantom lakes, winding through a rich variety of natural, historical and agricultural areas. 156th Ave, 2pm, free.

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CHICAGO

• Green Tea at the Arboretum: Sip a sampling of artisan teas and blends from around the world. Enjoy a variety of treats from local and organic food sources. “What’s the Buzz”, presented by Ginger Zee, NBC 5 meteorologist and Green is Universal environmental reporter, will clear up the confusion behind the buzz words and give you the information you need to buy smart when going green. 4100 Illinois Route 53 from 1-3pm, members: $40, non-members: $47.
• Science Celebration: Take the kids to the zoo for a special Earth Day demonstration of how the zoo and the community serve as a living laboratory. 2021 N. Stockton Drive, free.
• Park Walk: Enjoy nature at your city doorstep. Start the day off right with a guided walk through Millennium Park. Michigan Ave & Madison Ave, free.
• Eat Green: After a full day of activism, pick an eco spot to enjoy a sustainable supper.

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WASHINGTON D.C.

• Poetry Slam: Join the Koshland Science Museum and DC Slam as they challenge local poets to give their take on “solutions to climate change.” Expect to be inspired, challenged, and perhaps amused as they mix art and science in a slam for the world. 500 Fifth St, NW, from 6:30-8:30pm, $7/ $5 for students.
• Go Vegan: After working with Compassion Over Killing to expand its vegan menu, Bread & Brew is celebrating by going vegan for Earth Day! 10% of the day’s sales will be automatically donated towards our efforts to protect animals and further promote vegan eating. 1247 20th St., NW, 7am to 11pm.
• Alexandria Earth Day: This year’s theme, Take the Green Route, focuses on efficient and eco-friendly transportation options such as walking, bicycling, ridesharing, and taking public transit. Activities include recycling and composting demonstrations, live music, an Arbor Day tree planting, a performance by Blue Sky Puppets, and a launch of the Eco-City Action Plan Phase II. Ben Brenman Park, 10am to 2pm.

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NEW YORK

• Botanical Garden: For one day only (April 22), the New York Botanical Garden is offering all visitors free admission. This month, NYBG is featuring the tour Biodiversity: Think Global, Act Local, which highlights the NYBG’s efforts to assist with conservation. Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, 10am-6pm.
• Earth Night: Green Drinks NYC and Earth Day NY are co-hosting the 2nd Annual “Earth Night” at Environment Furniture, an upscale showroom where casual sophistication meets sustainability. 876 Broadway at 18th from 6-10pm, tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door.
• EarthFair: A two-day festival of art, music and the environment at Grand Central this weekend. It features a large exhibit area highlighting its sponsors, other green businesses, organic food and environmental groups. Live musical entertainment including numerous well-known performers and New York City-based bands is provided. Vanderbilt Ave (42nd-45th Streets), Fri 12-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm.

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