On April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day, which is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. This year's celebrations mark the 40th anniversary of this day of observance of the need to protect the earth. The San Francisco area offers many different events to celebrate Earth Day. Below are some of the exciting events planned in the area!

   The Marine Science Institute's "Earth Day on the Bay!"This event is on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 8 am - 5 pm. This all day event is filled with family-friendly events geared towards providing fun, memorable, and meaningful experiences to bond you with San Francisco Bay, and the planet. Last year was was a tremendous success, and this year promises to be their biggest and best yet.  If you like music, mud and sea creatures, you are bound to have a great time! Create ocean crafts, enjoy our special presentations, or head out on the Bay on one of our four trips aboard our Research Vessel, the Robert G. Brownlee!

SCA San Francisco Earth Day Project
On April 24, 2010 9:00am - 12:00pm in San Francisco, CA. Join the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the Golden Gate Audubon Society for day of fun projects in San Francisco. On Saturday, April 24, we will be joining Golden Gate Audubon Society at Harding Park in San Francisco. Get your hands dirty removing non-native invasive plants, and building trail to improve your city parks. Meet SCA members and alumni, SCA supporters, community members and SCA staff. of Where: Harding Park, Sunset & Lake Merced Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132. Register for the San Francisco Earth Day Service Event at http://www.thesca.org/events/sca-san-francisco-earth-day.

Green Festival Event
On April 10th and 11th , over 225 visionary Speakers and Artists to motivate you, more hands-on workshops to keep you participating in the process, and more planet-friendly choices to help you activate your goals every day – all in a more intimate setting! Join Mayor Gavin Newsom to learn more about the Bay Area's new clean energy economy. Visit the Fair Trade Pavilion to learn how fair-trading your home, workplace and community with foods, home furnishings and textiles can make a world of difference. At the Green Design Pavilion, explore sustainable innovations within your budget that will help you make the most of your home and work environments. Don’t miss the Eco Fashion Show presented by Hi-Def Creations, Inc.—a showcase of the Bay Area’s eco-conscious fashion designers, make-up artists and hairstylists. Visit the Green Kids' Zone throughout the weekend to find activities and storytelling for the whole family.