Oakland Earth Day
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Join Oakland's 32nd Annual Earth Day to celebrate our planet with a day filled with sustainability, community, and environmental action! Join volunteers and honor our beautiful city, and be committed to making a positive impact for generations to come.
Get Involved in Two Ways!
Join us in making a difference in Oakland! You can get involved in two ways:
- Lead a Volunteer Project – Site Registration Opens Mid-February- 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 in an existing project and contribute your time to hands-on community improvement efforts. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
Oakland Earth Day 2025 was a Success!
View 2025 Project Locations (Interactive Map)
Earth Day 2025 Photo Collage
| Volunteers |
Hours |
Project Sites |
| 1,545 |
5,393 |
67 |
| Pounds of Trash and Green Waste Removed |
Total Impacts |
| 40,708 pounds of trashwere picked up by volunteers committed to protecting our environment. |
363 native plantswere planted to help our ecosystems thrive and clean our air. |
| 51,448 pounds of green wastewere cleared to reduce fire risk and remove invasive species. |
16 waterways across Oakland were made cleaner and healthier. |
| |
168 Square Meters Graffitiremoved |
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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 19, 2025, 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!