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This FREE community event, themed "Rooted in Our Environment," aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2024
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center
201 S. Rengstorff Avenue
This event is free and open to the public. Limited parking is available at the Mountain View Community Center and Senior Center. Walking, biking or public transit to the event is highly encouraged.
EVENT ACTIVITIES
Event activities will take place in Rengstorff Park and inside the Mountain View Community Center.
Click here to download an event map.
Tree Planting
Greening our future, one tree at a time. Join us for tree planting.
City Council Proclamation
Join Mayor Pat Showalter for a special proclamation as we green our future, one tree at a time.
Earth-Friendly Booths
Explore interactive, earth-friendly booths! Vendors include the City of Mountain View’s Sustainability Division, Canopy, and more. The Mountain View Public Library will be on-site with the new all-electric bookmobile and seed library, too! Full list of booths coming soon.
Live Music
Enjoy a captivating performance by The Stragglyrs, a Folk Band, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Live Animal Programs
Experience wildlife up close with a program from the Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center or explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, walking sticks, and whip scorpions at the Insect Discovery Lab.
Outdoor Classroom & Hands-On Workshops
Participate in composting, planting, and craft activities ortake part in induction cooking demonstrations! Schedule subject to change.
- Zero Waste Induction Cooking Demos: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Maple Room)
- Composting Workshop: 12:30-2 p.m. (Maple Room)
- Soil Painting Workshop: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Outside)
- Upcycled Piñata Making: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Outside)
- Edible Planting Station: 12-1 p.m. (Outside)
Planet Playground
Led by members of the Youth Advisory Committee, this children’s area features a rock climbing wall, recycling games, a tree-hugging station, a photo booth, chalk drawing, and more.
Electric Vehicle Showcase
Test-drive or ride-along in an electric vehicle, feel the efficiency and learn about MV charging options.
Join the City's Virtual Electric Vehicle 101 Information Session on Saturday April 13.
Passport Adventure
As you explore the diverse activities and experiences throughout the event, collect stamps in your passport to mark your eco-friendly adventure to take home a free giveaway item! While supplies last.
Plant-Based Food
Delight your taste buds with offerings from Oaxacan Kitchen Mobile and The Compassionate Crumb. Starting at 11 a.m., free plant-based food samples will be available to taste, while supplies last.
To reduce the amount of single-use waste, Sparkl Reusables will be used at this event.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Ready to snap some awesome shots? Join our Earth and Arbor Day Photography Contest to showcase the beauty of our community and the importance of trees! Whether it's a stunning landscape or a close-up view of your favorite tree, we want to see it all. Submit your best photos for a chance to win prizes!
Entry is open to all Mountain View community members, including people who live, go to school, and work in Mountain View and their families.
Age groups: K-8th grade, High School, Community Members (18+)
Prizes: First place winners in each age group win a 1-year America the Beautiful Parks Pass, plus other parks and activity passes! See Rules for details.
Submit your photo on Collaborate Mountain View by 5 p.m. on Wed. April 10.
Then spread the word - voting for Voter's Choice Favorite will be on the Collaborate Mountain View page from 5:01 p.m. April 10 until 11:59 p.m. April 14. The photo with the most votes in each age group will win Voter's Choice Favorite for that group.
For more information, call the Recreation Division at 650-903-6331.