April 22, 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. This year, the City of Albany is partnering with The Watershed Project to bring Earth Day and Earth Day celebrations online, so that we can celebrate our planet safely.
Although we are celebrating under different circumstances this year, Earth Day 2021 is still a day for celebration, reflection, and action.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. Please continue to check this page for additional resources and online activities. We'll have activities you can complete online, at home, and outside. There's something for everyone!
Earth Day Events and Activities
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City of Albany Earth Day Bingo
Check out Albany’s Earth Day BINGO activity - both adult and kid versions available! Complete a row, column, or diagonal by April 30 to be entered into a raffle to win a sustainable prize!
Download the Teen/Adult Earth Day Bingo, or the Kid Earth Day Bingo (for ages 5-12).
Email your completed Bingo card to GreenAlbany@albanyca.org, or mail to:
ATTN: Sustainability Division
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
StopWaste Virtual Earth Day
Stop Waste is putting on a series of virtual events during the week of Earth Day. These events will cover a range of topics such as home electrification, environmental justice, and creating a circular economy. Check out the calendar of events!
East Bay Green Home Tour: June 6 & 13, 10AM - 2PM
Join a virtual tour of local all-electric homes. Learn what neighbors are doing with their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, and move towards a safer, greener future. Each tour segment consists of a 10-minute video tour followed by a live 10-minute Q&A with the homeowner or tenant. Extras include an induction cooking demonstration and experts who can fill you in on heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates, and more. Register for the East Bay Green Home Tours on Eventbrite.
Drive Clean Bay Area Earth Day Drive-Clean-A-Thon: April 24, 4PM-5PM
We all do small things to help the environment. When we switch to driving electric or riding an e-bike, it’s a BIG action that improves air quality and curbs climate change! At this Drive-Clean-A-Thon, you'll get a chance to ask questions and e-experts will answer. Whether you’re new to e-everything or already an e-expert, sign up and invite others! Register for the Drive Clean Bay Area Earth Day Drive-Clean-A-Thon!
East Bay Regional Parks
The East Bay is home to the largest regional park district in the country! Although buildings and picnic areas are closed, you can still visit the parks and enjoy the great outdoors. You can also join the Park District’s Earth Month Neighborhood Cleanup and learn about nature using their library of Digital Learning Resources.
Friends of 5 Creeks
Friends of Five Creeks (F5C) put together information and links on some of the many ways we can connect with the natural world while we shelter-in-place. Take a look at these resources, including tips for environmental activism and appreciation at home, at fivecreeks.org.
Energy Upgrade California
Energy Upgrade California is a statewide initiative committed to helping Californians be more energy efficient, utilize more sustainable natural resources, reduce demand on the energy grid and make informed choices about their energy use at home and at work. All Californians can help protect the natural beauty of our state for future generations by taking small steps to use energy more wisely every day. Find out what you can do to help California #KeepItGolden at energyupgradeca.org!
The Earth Day Network
The Earth Day Network is a nonprofit organization with a mission to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. The Earth Day Network website offers a wide array of educational materials and activities for Earth Day 2021.
