SAN DIEGO EARTH DAY
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
earthdayweb.org
San Diego EarthWorks
San Diego EarthWorks, also known as San Diego Earth Day, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future for all living things. The organization was formally incorporated in 1993 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation in California.
Mission and Goals
San Diego EarthWorks focuses on enhancing public awareness, fostering leadership, and encouraging action towards environmental sustainability. The organization supports public involvement through education and action, aligning with the widespread public desire for clean water, clean air, healthy food, and robust natural environments.
Activities and Events
- EarthFair: San Diego EarthWorks is well-known for hosting the EarthFair, which has historically been the largest free annual environmental fair and Earth Day celebration in the world. However, the event has been canceled in recent years.
- Community Restoration and Renewal Projects: These projects provide opportunities for direct action in restoring and preserving ecosystems, both rural and urban.
- Educational Events: The organization has hosted various educational events, such as lecture series and workshops, aimed at informing the public about environmental issues and solutions.
Operational Structure
San Diego EarthWorks is fundamentally a volunteer-driven organization. All events and initiatives are conceived, planned, and executed by volunteers, reflecting the organization's commitment to public service through volunteering.
History
The organization began as the San Diego Earth Day Coalition in 1989, initially preparing for the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in 1990. Over the years, it evolved into San Diego EarthWorks to reflect its expanded role in organizing year-round environmental activities. The name "San Diego Earth Day" is still associated with events around Earth Day each year.
Impact
Through its activities, San Diego EarthWorks plays a significant role in promoting environmental awareness and action within the community. Despite challenges such as the cancellation of the EarthFair, the organization continues to support sustainable practices and community engagement.
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Earth Day 2022 Sponsorsand Partners After 31 years of promoting a clean healthy prosperous environment for San Diego the annual San Diego EarthWorks EarthFair has been CANCELLED EarthFair 2022 was the last. The key reason is that recent dramatic increases in production costs some due to COVID were more than we could raise in exhibitor fees and sponsorships. San Diego EarthWorks is continuing as a nonprofit environmental organization Check the links below to see whats next. If you want to help support our transition please make a donation Our sincere thanks to the 6747 volunteers who produced it the 3374 exhibitors who participated and the estimated 112 million San Diegans who attended.
