Happy Earth Month, Palo Alto!
April is Earth Month, and a great time to gather as a community to honor and protect our planet. Take advantage of local opportunities to engage with your neighbors on climate action, learn new skills or information to reduce your environmental impact, and celebrate our community’s sustainability efforts. 

Attend sustainability-focused events and activities for the whole family here. 

Find a list of earth-friendly actions you can take here.  
Earth Day 2023 Photo Contest:
Think Globally, Act Locally!
Show us how you take climate action in our community. Celebrate Earth Month by sharing photos of ways you reduce your gas emissions and protect the environment. The City invites residents to submit photos inspired by any of the focus areas of the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP): Climate Action, Energy, Electric Vehicles, Mobility, Water, Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise, Natural Environment, and Zero Waste. 

Be creative and share how you make a difference for the planet during Earth Month and beyond. There will be one grand prize winner who will win a tour at the GreenWaste Palo Alto Recycling facility to see how our recyclables are managed. Category winners will be featured on the City’s social media and website. 

Submissions are due April 30. Learn more and enter today! 
Host a Zero Waste Event this Spring
Warmer weather makes us excited to get outside to gather with friends, family, and neighbors. Unfortunately, large gatherings can also produce a lot of waste. For your next big event this spring and summer, reduce your waste by checking out our tools to help, such a free Zero Waste Party Packs to borrow, printable recycling and compost bin signs, and best practice guides. Find more tips and resources here. 
Switch to an Electric Water Heater
Installations have begun for the City’s Heat Pump Water Heater program and now it is easier than ever to switch to an electric water heater. Take advantage of pre-negotiated prices, two payment options, and a streamlined full-service solution. Switching to electric is better for the environment, your wallet, and your health. Learn more and sign up here to be part of our community for change. 
Earth Day Events in Palo Alto
Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, by gathering with your neighbors to celebrate the planet at one of these exciting events.
March and Rally for Climate Justice
Friday, April 21 | 2:30 – 6:30 PM | King Plaza / City Hall
Stand up for climate justice! The Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition invites all community members to rally and march with powerful activists, local leaders, and community organizations from all over the Bay Area. Unite with us to build community, raise our voices and eat delicious free food from Boichik Bagels, Pizza My Heart, and more!

Pre-Rally Earth Day Celebration for Children and Families: From 2 - 4 pm, gather with friends and family for storytime, arts & crafts, and sweet treats to celebrate Earth Day.

Earth Day at Rinconada:
Resource Fair & Pollinator Garden Tour
Saturday, April 22 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rinconada Library
Celebrate Earth Day at Rinconada Library! Pick up a pollinator passport to start your tour into nearby pollinator gardens. Visit the resource fair to learn about energy saving strategies and tools from local environmental organizations and City of Palo Alto staff. Plus, earn prizes and enter a raffle to win a free landscape design consultation. Learn more.
Love Our Earth Festival
Saturday, April 22 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Menlo Atherton High School
Celebrate Earth Day at this regional festival with fun for the whole family! Explore the green vendor fair, EV and E-bike showcase, sustainable and vegan food marketplace, donation drive, and engaging activities for kids. Sign up and learn more.