Partying with Planet Earth
Today is Earth Day, and San Diego is the perfect place to celebrate this weekend! Our town is surrounded by, both rolling mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean, which makes it easy to appreciate this gorgeous planet. We've compiled a list of diverse ways to honor Earth Day, from learning about gardening to sailing the open waters to roaming the hills and valleys.
For three days this weekend (April 24th to 26th), The San Diego Museum of Art, will hold its 34th annual fundraiser, Art Alive. The museum's permanent collection is uniquely brought to life by creating over 100 floral interpretations of the art. There will also be activities, such as an art lecture on Saturday and a floral arranging class on Sunday. Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4:00pm, will also have a museum-wide flower hunt, a children's reading area and floral-inspired art projects.
Bring the whole family this Saturday (9:00am to 3:00pm) to Cuyamaca College, as it hosts the 22nd annual Spring Garden Festival. The free festival will turn the college, which is home to the renowned Ornamental Horticulture program, into a green-haven, where you can learn about sustainability and how to take care of this earth for future generations. There will be a composting demonstration, a lecture on urban farming, and tips on water conservation in the gardening. There will also be over 50 artisans and vendors selling their crafts and food.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego will host its first annual Earth Day on the Bay this Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The museums wants to ensure everyone is available to participate in an Earth Day celebration, so entry will be free. The Wyland Foundation will provide a mobile learning experience with a 4D interactive theater called the Wyland Clean Water Learning Experience, which teaches visitors about ways we can keep our oceans clean. On top of all the fun, the museum will also offer $5 historic, 45-minute bay cruises.
If you want to celebrate Earth Day in its purest form, than look no further than Tecolote Canyon Natural Park, located just five miles from Mission Bay. Tecolote Park is a narrow coastal valley that offers picnic areas, tall trees to climb and hikes for kids and adults. There is plenty of open space and it's easy to appreciate this untouched patch of San Diego. Considering its proximity to downtown, it's a quiet and peaceful retreat. Stop by the visitor center to get more facts about the flora and fauna and see if a park guide is available to point out edible plants and recent animal tracks.
Mission Bay is the ideal place to start celebrating. We've got sandy beaches, grassy fields, tumbling ocean waves and the glassy waters of the bay. Whether you want to honor Earth Day in a museum or appreciate the planet in the great outdoors, you're bound to find some activity that suits you, all close to Mission Bay Vacation Rentals.
