April 15, 2024
A tree-planting event at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Photo by Save the Redwoods League.
Earth Day has been around since 1970, but there’s never been a more important time to recognize the irreplaceable beauty of the outdoors and the power of nature-based solutions to climate change.
On April 22, Earth Day events and initiatives will mobilize more than 1 billion people around the globe to protect our planet’s natural wonders—including California’s spectacular, carbon-storing redwood forests.
Activities and events for Earth Day and beyond
Check out these 9 ways you can celebrate nature and protect the planet:
- Reconnect with the big trees and give your mental health a boost by exploring one of the League staff’s favorite redwood trails.
- Take action to safeguard our air and water, reduce wildfire risk, and protect local communities from climate threats: Urge your elected representatives to place a $15 billion Climate Resilience Bond on the 2024 ballot. *Update: the bond was approved!
- Learn about the deep roots of Arbor Day—celebrated on April 26 this year—and find a community tree planting, tree care workshop, or festival near you.
- Choose your own adventure—a sunset kayak tour, an owl meet-and-greet, a satisfying beach cleanup—during the Third Annual California State Parks Week, June 12 to 16. State Parks Week returns annually.
- Learn more about careers in conservation with our I’ll Go If You Go podcast, which this season focuses on jobs in the redwoods.
- Start a nature journal and capture the tiny visual details that make the outdoors so magical.
- Discover a new favorite place or volunteer activity during the National Parks Week, which typically takes place in April, and often includes free admission to national parks.
- Take your knowledge of redwoods to new heights: learn about coast redwoods and giant sequoia.
- Support the League’s work to protect and restore the redwood forests and provide all people with access to nature’s peace and beauty.
