Although Earth Day officially lands on April 22, our area is full of fun, informative and healthy ways to celebrate and improve the environment all month long! 

1. Trails Day, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon in Folsom.  Help enhance and maintain Folsom’s trails with some hard work (tasks vary) in the great outdoors. Volunteers receive a free lunch and T-shirt; must pre-register and be at least 16 years old. 916-355-7285

2. Celebrate the Earth Festival, April 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. Local green vendors, live entertainment, animal shows, food trucks, face painting and eco-themed games. 916-746-1550

3. Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup, April 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Auburn State Recreation Area. Work on much-needed projects to improve both parks. 

4. Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village at Squaw Valley. Educational booths, raffles, live music and entertainment. 

5. Celebrate Arbor Day, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. at Lake Forest Park in El Dorado Hills. Plant and/or care for trees, bushes and plants. 

6. Celebration of Earth Day and Nursery Grand Opening, April 22-24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Flower Farm in Loomis. Earth Day-themed scavenger hunt, garden tours, workshops and wellness classes. 916-652-5661

7. Placerville Earth Day, April 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Main Library in Placerville. Eco-friendly arts and crafts, info booths, live music and food.

8. Clean It & Green It, April 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Detert Park in Jackson. Citywide cleanup (till noon) followed by a “Green Fair” (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) with live music, a BBQ lunch and vendors. 209-223-1646

9. Sacramento Earth Day, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southside Park. Live music, entertainers, healthy cuisine, over 150 exhibits, and activities for all. 

10. Earth Day 5K Trail Run, April 30 at 9 a.m. at Twelve Bridges Trails in Lincoln. Open to all levels of runners and walkers. Food, music, sponsor booths and awards. 

— Megan Wiskus