Earth Day 2026
Celebrate Earth Day all month long with the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)! Below you’ll find related events sponsored by CNRA and the natural resources agency departments.
CNRA Spring Farmers Market
When: Wednesday, April 8, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: CNRA Headquarters, 1st Floor Lobby, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Description: Event open to CNRA state employees. Do you garden, bake, or just enjoy fresh, local goods? Come by the California Natural Resources Agency Spring Farmers Market, a fun opportunity to connect with colleagues and share the season’s bounty. Whether you're swapping homegrown produce and baked goods or simply stopping by to enjoy the atmosphere, everyone is welcome!
For more details, visit Campus Connect.
Celebrate Earth Week Spirit Days at CNRA
When: Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24, 2026
Location: CNRA Headquarters, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Description: Earth Week Spirit Days (April 20–24, 2026) invite all employees to come together in celebration of our planet through fun, meaningful daily themes. This week is designed to spark conversations around sustainability, highlight the beauty of nature, and inspire collective action toward a greener future.
Plant Swap Meetup
When: Monday, April 20, from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Entrance to CNRA HQ under the tree trunk
Description: Bring a plant, herb, or cutting to share and take home something new at our community plant swap. Join us in front of CNRA Headquarters to connect, exchange greenery, and grow together.
Clothing Repair Workshop
When: Tuesday, April 21, from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Location: CNRA HQ – Career Center
Description: Bring an item of clothing in need of mending to this workshop and gain practical skills to refresh your most loved clothes. Experienced menders will demonstrate and coach participants in the following skills:
- Sewing on a button
- Fixing a small tear
- Repairing a loose hem
- Securing a loose seam
Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with the California Natural Resources Agency
When: Wednesday, April 22, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: CNRA Headquarters, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Description: Join the California Natural Resources Agency at a family-friendly Earth Day Celebration, where attendees can join in interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and connect with teams across the Agency.
Don’t miss fun-filled indoor and outdoor activities for all ages with live animal ambassadors, giveaways, a scavenger hunt, a virtual visit to a CA State Park, and more!
Secretary Speaker Series Earth Week
When: Thursday, April 23, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Description:TBD
Earth Day at the Salton Sea: Coffee & Canvas
When: Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: North Shore Yacht Club, 99-155 Sea View Drive, North Shore, CA 92254
Description: Celebrate Earth Day and start your Saturday with sun, coffee, and creativity at the Salton Sea. Connect with the State’s Salton Sea Program team and Audubon California and hear about the work shaping the Sea’s future. Then, pick up a brush and bring the landscape to life on a canvas tote bag in a guided painting experience in collaboration with Brushour Paint. This is a family event open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Salton Sea. Everyone is invited.
This is a bilingual event and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Este es un evento bilingüe; habrá interpretación al español.
The ABC’s of Native Bees with Krystel Hickman
When: Monday, April 27, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: CNRA Headquarters, 20th floor Café, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Description: Join us in person for a special conversation with author Krystle Hickman and Secretary Wade Crowfoot as they discuss her book, The ABC’s of California’s Native Bees, which introduces readers to 26 native bee species, one for each letter of the alphabet, using stunning photography and storytelling to highlight their unique behaviors, habitats, and conservation needs.
