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What is Earth Day?

We celebrate Earth Month in April and Earth Day on April 22nd. During Earth Month, we try to raise environmental awareness and increase engagement with environmental protection and climate solutions.

"Earth Day, April 22, is a day on which people around the world participate in events celebrating the planet and advocating for environmental protection. Celebrated since 1970, Earth Day is an occasion for people to participate in events coordinated by the Earth Day Network, which operates in 193 different countries and involves over one billion participants. The network works to draw attention to environmental issues and to provide ways in which individuals can take meaningful action. These include actions on climate change, global teach-ins in which educators teach about environmental issues, and the Great Global Cleanup, in which volunteers around the globe clean up their own small areas." - Earth Day from Environmental Encyclopedia.

Learn more about Earth Day

New York Time's The ‘Profoundly Radical’ Message of Earth Day’s First Organizer.
Bioneer's Article Earth Day, White Privilege and Decolonizing the Mind
Untold Video: The Origin of Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, the US went climate crazy - as 20 million Americans took part in the very first Earth Day.
Science Journal Article (2020) Earth Day at 50
The spring of 2020 will be remembered for the coronavirus pandemic. But at this moment, it is worth remembering that 50 years ago, the United States confronted a very different crisis. That April, millions of Americans participated in Earth Day “teach-ins” across the nation. These events galvanized Democrats and Republicans into action: President Nixon and Congress worked together to pass a blitz of science-based policies that aimed to protect public health and the environment—including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act—with large bipartisan majorities.

Cal State LA Resources

Cal State LA Sustainability
Includes information about the CSU sustainability policy and the campus's sustainability committee.
Cal State LA Edible Garden
Instagram Page

Cal State LA's 2019 Climate Action Plan

Cal State LA Seed Library
Cal State LA and local community members are welcome to take seeds from the collection. We hope that access to this collection will help foster plant biodiversity, food and climate justice, and food and seed sovereignty.
Cal State LA Urban Food Garden Instagram
Center for Energy and Sustainability
"The Center for Energy and Sustainability came into being in the fall of 2009 with the support of a National Science Foundation grant. The Center is part of NSF’s vision to fund Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CRESTs) that address issues critical to the advancement of technologies and the resolution of issues that affect the wellbeing of the nation and the world."
Reimagine your Campus with the Urban Ecology Center Posters (2024)
Here, you’ll find a collection of innovative ideas from Cal State LA students who have reimagined the future of our campus through the lenses of sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental justice.

Each project was developed in alignment with the Urban Ecology Center's (UEC) mission to promote urban ecology, food security, and the creation of environmentally conscious communities. From revitalizing campus gardens to proposing eco-friendly infrastructure, these student-led submissions showcase practical and forward-thinking solutions to enhance our campus and the surrounding community.

Local Information and Events

Earth Month Events with LA Compost
Earth Day LA by LA Sanitation, April 20th in North Hollywood
Earth Day at the Natural History Museum, April 21st
National Parks Week
National Park Week is happening April 20 to April 28 this year. Entrance fees will be waived on April 20, 2024, to kick off the celebration and to encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks in person. National Park Service parks, programs, and partners will host events and activities all week!