Earth Day 2025: The Ultimate Guide to San Diego Earth Month Events

April is Earth Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate than in San Diego! The region is bursting with eco-friendly activities throughout the entire month, offering countless ways to honor and protect our planet. Whether you’re interested in tree planting, eco-friendly workshops, community cleanups, or sustainability networking, there’s something for everyone across San Diego County this Earth Month.

At Nadi Marketing, we’re passionate about supporting sustainable and purpose-driven organizations, which is why we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to Earth Day 2025 events throughout San Diego. Use this resource to plan your Earth Month activities and connect with the vibrant sustainability community in our region.

 

Wednesday, April 2

• SDRUFC – Trees and Wildfire Webinar – Join foresters and fire safety experts to discuss wildfire and tree management, including new research and regulations.
• April Casual Coworking – Work alongside purpose-led entrepreneurs and small business owners to make connections for the planet.
• Food Rescue Volunteer Shift at Feeding San Diego – Join Feeding San Diego for a hands-on food rescue volunteer shift to help reduce food waste and support local communities.

 

First Earth Month Weekend (April 5-6)

Saturday, April 5

• Miramar Landfill Bus Tour – Join a behind-the-scenes waste tour and learn about zero waste efforts and recycling.
• Fixit Clinic: Earth Month Edition – Learn repair skills to reduce waste and extend the life of your belongings.
• Encinitas Arbor Day 2025 – Celebrate trees and their importance to our ecosystem.
• 200 Free Tree Distribution – Get your own tree to plant courtesy of Trees San Diego.
• Welcome To The Watershed: Earth Day Escondido! – Explore local watershed conservation efforts.
• Transportation Justice Expo: Bike Ride + Cycling Circuit – Join this cycling event promoting sustainable transportation.
• Sip for the Seas with Seatrees x JuneShine – an afternoon of good vibes & live music, all for the ocean.
• Nature Night at SDCDM – A family-friendly event celebrating the natural world.

Sunday, April 6

• Rancho Bernardo Earth Day Fair – A community fair with environmental education and activities.

Monday, April 7

• Startup SD 1st Mondays Presented by San Diego Community Power – Advancing Cleantech Innovation: “How Local Startups Will Meet Our Clean Energy Goals”

Tuesday, April 8

• Climate Action Plan Public Workshop – Participate in a workshop to learn about the City of Encinitas’ Climate Action Plan and share your feedback.

 

Second Earth Month Weekend (April 11-13)

Friday, April 11

• Food Rescue Volunteer Shift at Feeding San Diego – Join Feeding San Diego for a hands-on food rescue volunteer shift to help reduce food waste and support local communities.

Saturday, April 12

• Miramar Landfill Bus Tour – Join a behind-the-scenes waste tour and learn about zero waste efforts and recycling.
• Earth Month Celebration in Carlsbad – A day of eco-friendly activities and education.
• 7th Annual Bountiful Earth Benefit – Support sustainable initiatives through this fundraising event.
• South Bay Earth Day – A celebration for residents in the South Bay area.
• 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration – Hosted by KENTAL.
• Tree Trek at Balboa Park – Explore the diverse trees of Balboa Park.
• City Cycling – Oceanside – Promoting sustainable transportation through cycling.

Sunday, April 13

• City Cycling – Downtown SD – A cycling event in downtown San Diego.

 

Mid-Week Earth Month Events (April 14-18)

Monday, April 14

• Happy Earth Hour – An evening gathering celebrating sustainability.

Tuesday, April 15

• Food Rescue Volunteer Shift at Feeding San Diego – Join Feeding San Diego for a hands-on food rescue volunteer shift to help reduce food waste and support local communities.

Wednesday, April 16

• Drive Electric Earth Month 2025 – Learn about electric vehicles and sustainable transportation.
• SDSU 3rd Annual Sustainability Summit – Academic insights into sustainability practices.
• Green Business EXPO 2025 and Happy Hour – Connect with eco-friendly businesses.

Thursday, April 17

• San Diego Green Drinks – Learn about zero-waste with Earthwell Refill

Friday, April 18

• Earth Fair at County Operations Center – San Diego County’s official Earth Day event.

 

Earth Day Weekend (April 19-20)

Saturday, April 19

• La Mesa Earth Day Fair – Celebrating sustainability in La Mesa.
• Guided Hike: Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve – Explore natural preserves with Women in the Wild.
• Nature Unplugged Club: San Diego Earth Day Event – Disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.
• San Diego EarthFest – A major Earth Day celebration in the city.
• Earth Day at the Gardens – Celebrate at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.

Sunday, April 20

• Guided Hike: Dos Picos County Park – Explore this beautiful county park.
• 33rd Annual Multi-Cultural Earth Day – A diverse celebration of our planet.

Wednesday, April 23

• Free E-Waste Recycling Event ♻️ – Bring old electronics to be recycled for free, and keep toxic e-waste out of landfills.

 

Final Earth Month Weekend (April 25-27)

Friday, April 25

• Arbor Day Event in Colina Del Sol Park – Tree planting and appreciation.

Saturday, April 26

• Stay Classy O’Side Community Event – Oceanside’s Earth Day celebration.
• I Love a Clean San Diego Creek to Bay Cleanup – Help clean up our waterways.
• 4th Annual Ramona Earth Day Festival – Earth Day festivities in Ramona.
• Donate, Don’t Waste Collection Event – Reduce waste through donation.

Sunday, April 27

• Guided Hike: Dictionary Hill County Preserve – Explore this unique natural area.
• Goodwill San Diego Sustainability Fair – Learn about sustainable practices and donation opportunities

 

Extended Earth Month Celebration (May 3)

Saturday, May 3

• Unite for Climate Rally – SanDiego350’s important climate justice rally with the theme “Fight for our Future! Fight for Justice!”
• Nadi Marketing’s 5-Year Anniversary Celebration – Before the Unite for Climate Rally, we’ll be hosting a poster making party nearby, joining the rally, and following the rally meeting up for a casual happy hour. As a company committed to supporting sustainable and purpose-led organizations, we’re making our milestone by first rallying for climate action, then celebrating with our community.

 

What Earth Day 2025 events are you planning to attend? Let us know in the comments below!

This guide will be updated as more San Diego Earth Month events are announced throughout April. If your business or organization has an Earth Day 2025 event that should be included in this list, please email us or fill out this form.