There are always sooooooo many events going on during the week of Earth Day, which is technically on Wednesday, Aprill 22nd, it’s hard to know which to choose. But at least there’s a searchable database that contains what appears to be a complete listing – there are 49 events within 25 miles of my 90401 zip code.
A few look particularly interesting, like the Soyjoy-sponsored Battle of the Chefs: Eco-cuisine. Each chef is charged with creating three different soy-based dishes on site, with the winner scooping up a $15,000 prize package (wanna bet there’s a lot of soy products in it?) There’s even a celebrity judge (Julianna Moore) – it is LA after all – to taste the well-known chefs’ concoctions. The best news is that you can to, if you go to the event on the 22nd.
I also really like events where you can get your hands dirty (in the actual EARTH!) and do a little good. The Village Gardeners are hosting a LA River Restoration, or you can plant trees at Griffith Park.
Whatever you choose, keep in mind that Earth Day is about taking action that you can carry on with throughout the year. One day does not a healthy Earth make!
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