Volunteer Orientation - April 9

When: Monday April 9, 7 - 9 p.m.

Where: Heal the Bay Main Office, Large Conference Room, 1444 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Get started by attending one of our monthly Volunteer Orientations. Learn more about Heal the Bay, our mission, and the many ways that you can get involved. Orientation is an important first step (and required for some volunteer programs).

Malibu Creek State Park Restoration - April 14

When: April 14, 8:45 a.m. - Noon

Where: Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas

Join Heal the Bay and the Mountains Restoration Trust to restore areas of Malibu Creek State Park.

Nothin' But Sand - April 21

When: April 21, 10 a.m. - Noon

Where: Santa Monica Beach, 2600 Barnard Way (at the end of Ocean Park, Tower 27)

Volunteer for a beach cleanup!

Nothin' But Sand beach cleanups sponsored by:

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Earth Month Celebration - April 21-22

When: April 21st and 22, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. both days

Where: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
($3 admission/$5 suggested donation, children 12 & under free)

Enjoy special Earth Day activities and family fun and free admission to everyone who cleans the beach that weekend.

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Earth Month Beach Cleanup - April 21-22

When: April 21st and 22, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning the beach and collect a reward for your efforts: FREE admission to our Aquarium. Get your beach cleanup supplies and register in front of the Aquarium

Earth Day Cleanup - April 22

When: April 22, 9 - 10:45 a.m.

Where: Surfrider Beach and Malibu Lagoon, 23050 Pacific Coast Highway, parking lot #23500.

Join Heal the Bay and the City of Malibu for a joint beach and kayak cleanup

Water: An Art/Music Benefit - April 22

When: Sunday, April 22, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where: 3119 Via Dolce, #306, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Photographers and composers will present 10 photo-musical fantasies to explore a singular theme. Ticket proceeds benefit Heal the Bay.

WIP FLASH - April 27

When: Friday April 27, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Broadway Art Space 929 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90402

WIP FLASH is a MOPLA (Month of Photography L.A) event featuring Women In Photography.

The WIP FLASH exhibition "First Nature" is in Santa Monica for one night only. The exhibition will start at 6pm for Heal the Bay members with a private, VIP curator presentation. The exhibition will open to the public at 7pm. WIP FLASH will donate 20% of photography sales proceeds to benefit Heal the Bay. Enjoy complimentary drinks and cocktails. Valet service available.

More Earth Day Events Around Los Angeles

STAR Eco Station's Children's Earth Day 2011

When: April 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: 10101 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City

The STAR Eco Station is celebrating its 12th annual Children's Earth Day! The STAR Eco Station, a 501 (c)(3) charitable non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue center, is excited to invite you to participate in our yearly celebration of the planet we call home.

Clean Water Earth Day Festival & Stand-Up Paddleboard Race

When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 9 a.m  - 2 p.m.

Where: In celebration of the Clean Water Act's 40th Anniversary and Earth Day, Santa Monica Baykeeper and the Waterkeeper Alliance will host the 1st Annual  Stand-Up for Clean Water paddleboard race & festival to raise awareness about stormwater runoff and ocean pollution, and Santa Monica Baykeeper's role in the protection & restoration of waterways in Los Angeles County.

Malibu Earth Day

When: April 22, Noon - 4 p.m.

Where: Legacy Park, across from Malibu Library along Civic Center Way 23519 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA

The City of Malibu Public Works Department and Parks and Rec Departments are partnering to hold a small educational and activity fair for Earth Day. It is focused on activities for kids of all ages, and also to have information available for adults, but not a vendor type fair with product sales.

Calabasas Earth Day Celebration

When: Saturday April 14, 2 - 5 p.m.

Where: Las Virgenes Creek Restoration Site on Aguora Rd

Join the City of Calabasas Earth Day Celebration on April 14, 2012 for an afternoon of fun. The celebration will feature educational booths, informational speakers, eco-friendly games and activities, live animal show and entertainment.

World Health Day

When: Saturday April 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Los Angeles Expo Center - at the soccer fields - 3980 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Each year, the University of Southern California; the University of California, Los Angeles; and Western University organize World Health Day LA, a community-wide global health event that wraps up the annual Global Health Awareness Week. In honor of the upcoming 2012 Olympic games, this year's event will feature sports stations such as soccer, fencing, gymnastics, relay races, and much more for the community to enjoy. Learn more about the event and register as a participant or volunteer at worldhealthdayla.org