Earth Day

Access to beautiful creeks, wetlands and the Bay make living in Alameda County special.

Happy Earth Month 2025               

April 22, 2025 is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, and we’re celebrating all month long! Join your neighbors in celebrating our area’s natural beauty and helping keep our creeks, shores and the Bay healthy and litter-free! We invite you, your friends and your family to explore our fun activities for all ages.

Find an event in your city! 

Berkeley

Earth Day Cleanup                                                                                                                                                        Saturday, April 19, 1PM-4PM                                                                                                                            Shorebird Park, 160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710

Individuals, families, and groups are welcome to join us for the Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup.    All participants must fill out a waiver. If under 18, volunteers must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.  

Follow the directional signs on University Ave to the South Cove Sailing Basin lot for the cleanup registration area. All volunteers should plan to wear closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately for the work and weather conditions of the day. A limited number of supplies will be available, so please bring the following if you are able to: 

  • Bucket or reusable bag 
  • Reusable gloves 
  • Trash grabber 
  • Reusable water bottle 

Let’s work together to keep the Berkeley Waterfront clean!                                                                      Click Here to Register

Berkeley Bay Festival                                                                                                                                                  Saturday, April 26, 11AM – 4PM                                                                                                                      Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina. Connect with the Bay and our local community through live music, performers, food, hands-on educational activities, and free boat rides. This free, family-focused event celebrates the Bay, its local wildlife, and the people and agencies dedicated to its protection. Over 30 environmental and wildlife conservation organizations from around the Bay will share their exhibits with the public.

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Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and Unincorporated Areas

Castro Valley Creek at the Library

Litter cleanup and trail beautification                                                                                                                Saturday, April 26, 9AM – 12PM                                                                                                                      Volunteers are needed to beautify and clean up Castro Valley. Please consider helping out with some options of clean up and beautification opportunities to choose from at Castro Valley parks and public areas

During the Clean-Up:                                                                                                                                                        Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring work gloves if you can, a water bottle, and snacks (if needed), and don’t forget a hat! Please note that CVSan requires a parent or guardian for volunteers under the age of 18 to sign a registration and hold harmless agreement at the event.

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Dublin

Dublin Pride Volunteer Day                                                                                                                                    Saturday, April 26,  8AM – 12:30PM

Dublin Pride Volunteer Day is an annual event that provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for the community to give back to their city. All ages are welcome; however, for safety reasons, anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Emeryville

Shorebird Park, Emeryville                                                                                                                                        Sunday, April 27, 9AM – 12PM

Are you excited for Earth Day? We definitely are! Come on out to Emeryville’s annual shoreline cleanup at Shorebird Park to celebrate Earth Day outdoors with the Emeryville community! Help make Shorebird Park a cleaner and safer place for wildlife and people. All are welcome! 

Refreshments and clean-up tools will be provided.

No registration required.

Fremont

Celebrate Milestone 55th Anniversary of Earth Day! Earth Day Fair                                                              Saturday, April 19, 10AM to 2PM                                                                                                                      Downtown Event Center & Plaza.                                                                                                                                  3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont

Join us for our free Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 19. The event is hosted in partnership with Washington Health and Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF).

Explore indoor and outdoor exhibits, chat with eco-friendly experts, and discover practical tips for a more sustainable lifestyle. Learn about waste reduction, clean water, healthy eating, reducing energy use, and more.

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Hayward

Citywide Clean-up & Community Fair                                                                                                              Saturday, April 26, 8:30AM to 1PM                                                                                                                  Volunteer litter pickup followed by a Community Fair in Weekes Park featuring Earth Day themed booths.

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Oakland

Oakland Earth Day                                                                                                                                                        Multiple Locations                                                                                                                                                          Saturday, April 19, 2025

Join us for Oakland’s 31st Annual Earth Day as we come together to celebrate our planet with a day filled with sustainability, community, and environmental action! Let’s honor our beautiful city and commit to making a positive impact for generations to come.

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