Oakland Earth Day
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Join us for Oakland's 31st Annual Earth Day as we come together to celebrate our planet with a day filled with sustainability, community, and environmental action! Let’s honor our beautiful city and commit to making a positive impact for generations to come.
Get Involved!
Get Involved in Two Ways!
Join us in making a difference in Oakland! You can get involved in two ways:
- Lead a Volunteer Project – Take the lead in organizing and managing a stewardship project. Whether it's restoring a green space, coordinating a clean-up, or leading a planting effort, we’ll provide the support you need!
- Volunteer at a Project Site – Sign up to participate at an existing project and contribute your time to hands-on community improvement efforts. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
Ready to make an impact? Sign up today!
Join a Project Site as a General Volunteer
Site Registration Coming Soon!
Site Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities
- Register your project location by deadline
- Identify and lead service activities (e.g., litter clean-up, habitat restoration, beautification, graffiti removal)
- Complete a tool loan request form and pick up tools (if needed)
- Promote your project and coordinate volunteers on the day of the event
- Report back on your activities
The City of Oakland Environmental Stewardship Team can support your event by:
- Promoting your project!
- Assisting with volunteer recruitment
- Providing guidance and consultation for project activities
- Tool loans, mulch, compost, and debris bin (optional)
- Support with trash & green waste removal via OAK311
General Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities
- Approach each task with enthusiasm and create a supportive environment
- Offer assistance
- Follow all safety guidelines and report hazards to the site coordinator
- Stay hydrated by bringing a water bottle and make sure to take breaks as needed
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor work, including sturdy shoes and sun protection (hats, sunscreen)
- Enjoy the process and celebrate the impact you're making in the community!
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About
"The environment is where we all meet, where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share." ― Lady Bird Johnson
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the City of Oakland's Environmental Services Stewardship Team celebrated Oakland Earth Day with environmental volunteer events, such as tree plantings, weeding and pruning, and habitat restoration across the city. Volunteers also picked up litter, removed graffiti, and participated in other service events!
The Stewardship Team is always excited to see and work with Oaklanders during Earth Day; visit our interactive map to see the list of results from the event from this year!