Mark Your Calendar
April is Earth Month — and there are a bunch of easy, fun ways to get involved locally, whether you’re bringing the kids, looking for something to do on a weekend, or just want to learn a little more about sustainability in our community.

Event highlights (SLO + SLO County)
SLO EarthFest (Santa Rosa Park, SLO) — Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11 AM–5 PM
A big, family-friendly Earth Day celebration with booths, music, activities, and local climate solutions all in one place (free; registration required).

Drive Electric Earth Month EV Expo (at SLO EarthFest) — Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11 AM–5 PM
Curious about EVs? This is a great chance to learn, ask questions, and see vehicles up close while you’re already at EarthFest.

City of San Luis Obispo Earth Week
The City’s Earth Week page is a good place to check for updated City-specific activities and info as April gets closer.

Party for the Planet (Central Coast Zoo, Atascadero) — Saturday, April 18, 2026
If you want an Earth Day activity geared toward kids/families, the Zoo’s event is usually a fun one with hands-on learning.

Greenspace Earth Day Celebration (Cambria) — Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 11 AM–3 PM
A North County option that’s very family-friendly, with activities and nature-focused programming.

Can’t make it to an event? A simple Earth Month goal is to do one “waste win” a week: check the Waste Wizard before tossing items, refresh your recycling setup at home, and consider composting food scraps to reduce what goes into the landfill.