Earth Month 2022 Events

ForestWatch Activities:

Evening Nature Hike in Rattlesnake Canyon

Wednesday, April 27, 5:30pm – 7:15pm

Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, Santa Barbara

Join Los Padres ForestWatch’s Conservation Director, Bryant Baker, for an evening nature hike in Rattlesnake Canyon in Santa Barbara. Learn about native plants and how to identify them from a naturalist who specializes in the area’s unique chaparral and coastal sage scrub ecosystems. See beautiful wildflowers, insects, and other critters while learning about local ecology and how these ecosystems cope with wildfire.

Registration is free and space is limited. Donations are appreciated! RSVP by clicking here.

Black Like Plastic Film Screening at Patagonia’s Great Pacific Iron Works Store

Thursday, April 28, 6p-8:30

235 W Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001

Black Like Plastic draws parallels between Black people in nature and plastic in the environment and touches on the Black experience outdoors. It premiered at the 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival last month.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers and cast that expands on the themes of the film at the intersection of social justice, the Black experience in the environment and conservation, and outdoor equity.

Food and drinks will be provided. RSVP by clicking here.

Earth Day Weekend at Helena Avenue Bakery

Friday to Sunday, April 22-24, 10am – 2pm

131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Come by the ForestWatch booth to learn about our work and get involved. We will have activities for the whole family.

No need to register, just stop by Helena, grab some food, and hang out for a bit!

Other Community Events:

Santa Barbara Earth Day

Saturday, April 23

Arlington Theatre

Community Environmental Council’s 2022 Santa Barbara Earth Day Celebration returns in person this year.

Visit the event’s website to learn more.

San Luis Obispo Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 23, 11am – 4pm

Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo

After a two year hiatus, due to Covid-19, the San Luis Obispo County Earth Day Fair will take place in person once again.

Visit the event’s website to learn more.

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