Oakland Earth Day

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Celebrate Oakland’s 32nd Annual Earth Day with a day full of sustainability, community, and environmental action! Join hundreds of volunteers in honoring our city and creating a lasting impact for generations to come.

Over 75 Projects, One Goal: Make a Difference! 

More than 75 community groups are leading projects at over 75 locations across Oakland—and we need your support to make this day a success. Volunteer your time and be part of the change!

Volunteer at a Project Site

Contribute to hands-on community improvement efforts. Whether it’s cleaning up a park, planting trees, or restoring green spaces, no experience is needed—just your enthusiasm!

Types of Projects  

  • Park and green space clean-ups
  • Tree planting and gardening
  • Trail and habitat restoration
  • Community art and environmental education 

 

List of FREE Compost Giveaway Locations 2026(PDF, 40KB)

Collage of Volunteers

 

 

Meet the Groups Leading the Way

List of Organizations Participating in Earth Day 2026
List of Organizations Participating in Earth Day 2026

 

Join a project today and work alongside these dedicated organizations!


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

The Environmental Stewardship Unit is a division of Environmental Services within Oakland Public Works. We support civic engagement through programs, events, and collaboration, bringing individuals together and providing resources for a clean, green, and beautiful Oakland.

On the third Saturday of April every year, the City of Oakland's Environmental Services Stewardship Team celebrates Oakland Earth Day with environmental volunteer events, such as tree plantings, weeding and pruning, and habitat restoration across the city. Volunteers pick up litter, remove graffiti, and participate in other service events!