Eastsiders will have several ways to honor Earth Day, from joining community cleanups in Boyle Heights and El Sereno to celebrating 20 years of Ascot Hills Park during the 18th Annual Ascot Hills Park Kite Festival.
Earth Day is on April 22, but Eastside events marking the day begin this Saturday.
Saturday, April 18: Ascot Hills Park Kite Festival
Free kites, crafts for kids, live entertainment and a tree giveaway for LA residents are all part of the fun. There will also be rain barrels, compost pails and other sustainability resources.
This year’s celebration will mark 20 years of Ascot Hills Park being open to the community. The free event is hosted by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado in partnership with the Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board and North East Trees.
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Ascot Hills Park, 4371 Multnomah St.
More information: @ascothillsparkla on Instagram
Wednesday, April 22: Orgullo Boyle Heights cleanup stops
The nonprofit Visión y Compromiso will host a series of cleanup stops in Boyle Heights.
Volunteers will be at each location for a little over an hour and are encouraged to bring their own brooms and cleaning tools. Limited supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome.
Cleanup stops
7:30-9 a.m.: Evergreen Cemetery pathway at North Evergreen Avenue and 1st Street
9:15-10:30 a.m.: Mariachi Plaza at 1st Street and North Boyle Avenue
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: East Cesar Chavez Avenue and North Chicago Street
1-2 p.m.: Salesian Family Youth Center at East 4th and South Breed streets
Information: @visionycompromiso on Instagram
Friday, April 24: We Love Boyle Heights Earth Day celebration
Vision y Compromiso’s Earth Day events will culminate with a celebration, featuring music and entertainment at Mariachi Plaza.
The events are held in partnership with White Memorial Community Health Center, Rising Communities, the County of Los Angeles Public Health, and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado’s office.
Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
Location: Mariachi Plaza, 1831 1st Street
Information: @visionycompromiso on Instagram
Wednesday, April 22: Giveaways at LA General Medical Center
Get free bicycle helmets, tote bags, water bottles and other merchandise at the Earth Day event spearheaded by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, Centennial Partners, The Wellness Center and Primestor.
Refurbished bicycles will also be given away, but all bikes have already been reserved.
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: LA General Medical Center, 1200 N. State St.
Information: 213-223-5526 or ccardenas@primestor.com
Saturday, April 25: Beautify Boyle Heights
In partnership with Ülëw Coffee, a community clean-up will be held at KIPP LA Prep. Gloves, masks, trash bags and tools will be provided.
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: KIPP LA Prep, 2810 Whittier Blvd
More information: Register for the cleanup here.
Sunday, April 26: East LA Trash Walkers
The East LA Trash Walkers are hosting a community clean-up in El Sereno. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers will meet at El Sereno Recreation Center and will end their cleanup at Lil’ East Cafe.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: El Sereno Recreation Center, 4721 Klamath St.More information: @eastlatrashwalkers on Instagram
