City Of San Diego Hosts Earth Month, Arbor Day Events

By Debbie L. Sklar, Times of San Diego

April 14, 2023

The month of April is Earth Month and the city of San Diego has upcoming events and activities for Earth Day and Arbor Day to highlight environmental stewardship, and the benefits of trees, and to remind San Diegans how to be climate resilient.

As the nation’s 8th largest city, San Diego has a landmark Climate Action Plan which takes bold steps toward creating a more sustainable city to live, work and play in.

“Our city remains committed to building a sustainable and climate-resilient future for all San Diegans,” said Councilmember Joe LaCava, Chair of the City of San Diego Environment Committee. “With Earth Month upon us, our community has a valuable opportunity to discover different ways the City supports sustainable goals. I urge all residents to partake in these free educational activities.”

Scheduled events are hosted by several city departments, including Library, Sustainability and Mobility, Transportation, Environmental Services, and Parks and Recreation, and are all free to attend.

Along with April’s celebratory events, the city of San Diego’s Climate Action and Climate Resilient SD plans and other initiatives under Our Climate, Our Future demonstrates the City’s commitment to climate action and protecting the environment. These evolving programs will help the City achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 while benefitting residents through new economic opportunities, improving natural and urban spaces, and protecting vulnerable communities from climate threats like extreme heat, wildfires, and sea level rise.

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