Seaside Earth Day

Sunday, April 19, 1 pm – 4 pm
Laguna Grande Regional Park – Lakeside

1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA

Earth Day 2026 is a free, family-friendly event, with activities for all ages to celebrate nature, and work toward a greener future for all!

Seaside Earth Day Celebration Marks 15 Years and honors Laguna Grande Park’s 50th Anniversary with a day of free, family-friendly activities

Join us for a free, family-friendly community event at Laguna Grande Park – Lakeside – in Seaside to celebrate Earth Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Laguna Grande Regional Park Joint Powers Authority (JPA).

It’s a great chance to celebrate our planet with a day of fun activities, local vendors, and to enjoy cool community vibes.

This year’s emcee is Seaside Mayor Pro Tem, Dave Pacheco.

HIGHLIGHTS 1 PM to 4 PM:
• 30+ exhibitor booths
• Live music: Palenke Arts (Danza Mexika, Folklórica & AfroCaribbean percussion) + The Hovering Breadcat Duo with Derek Bodkin and Tommy Knowles
• Kids activities: face painting, bounce house, nature crafts
• Free raffle (Earth-friendly prizes)
• E-waste collection (cell phones, laptops, computers)
• Tomato & herb starts ($2 suggested donation)
• Food available (Big Sur Taco Truck)

ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES (10 AM–1 PM):
• 10:15 AM Guided Bird Walk
• 11:00 AM Nature Walk
• All-day: historical displays, Bird Bingo, nature crafts, tule cordage-making, recreation games

Seaside Planting Day March 12th

Native Garden Planting Day!
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 2 – 6 PM

Snacks and refreshments for those who help!

Monterey Adult School
1295 LaSalle Avenue
Seaside, CA  93955

Volunteer with the Monterey Adult School, the Monterey County Resource Conservation District, and Seaside community members to plant a native pollinator habitat!

Please check in at the front office when you arrive.

¡Huerta Nativa Dia de Plantar!
2-6 PM Jueves, 12 MarZO
¡Aperitivos y refrescos para los que ayudan!

Monterey Adult School
1295 LaSalle Avenue
Seaside, CA  93955

Acompañe al Monterey Adult School, el Distrito de Conservación de Recursos de Monterey y a los miembros de la comunidad de Seaside a plantar un hábitat de polinizadores nativos!

Por favor, regístrese en la oficina en frente, antes de unirse a nosotros afuera.

Fruit Tree Pruning Demo in Salinas

  FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMO — FREE & HANDS-ON 
📅 Sunday, January 11, 2026
⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 am
 
📍 Native Plant Garden at Santa Rita Park, 290 E. Bolivar St., Salinas
 
🚗 On-street parking only — weekend parking can be tight.
Tara Keyser from the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey County will lead a hands-on demonstration covering fruit tree pruning and ongoing care—perfect for home gardeners of all levels.
🌱 Volunteers welcome!
Help care for the native plant garden—bring gloves and a trowel or shovel if you have one. Other tools are provided.
🥤 Snacks and water provided
🎟️ Free and open to the public
📧 **More info:** Robin Lee   mailto:rlee@csmc.eco
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