Earth Day
The story of Earth Day from the first teach-ins of 1970 to the 50th anniversary in 2020, plus the history of the Berkeley Earth Day street festivals and the city's long environmental record.
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A Short History of Earth Day: From 1970 to the 50th Anniversary
October 10, 2026 · Earth Day
How a Wisconsin senator's idea became a nationwide teach-in on April 22, 1970, what it changed in American law, and how Earth Day grew into a global event that reached its 50th anniversary in 2020.
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Berkeley Earth Day: A Look Back at the Street Festival
September 12, 2026 · Earth Day
For several years a free, family-friendly Berkeley Earth Day festival brought eco vendors, vegan food, activists and environmental films together. What it offered, where it was held and what happened in 2020.
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Earth Day 2020: The 50th Anniversary That Went Online
June 27, 2026 · Earth Day
The 50th Earth Day was meant to fill streets worldwide. COVID-19 moved it onto screens instead. What happened in April 2020, what was lost, and what online events taught activists.
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Berkeley's Green Roots: Recycling, the Bay and David Brower
June 6, 2026 · Earth Day
Long before Earth Day festivals, Berkeley helped pioneer curbside recycling, the campaign to save San Francisco Bay and modern environmental groups. A short tour of the city's green history.
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