Activities for Kids

It’s So Easy Being Green: 15 Earth Day Celebrations

Here are our favorite ways for little tree-huggers to celebrate Mother Nature in Los Angeles.

By kim orchen cooper March 12, 2017

Have a little one at home? Enjoy a morning of fun exploring nature with a hands-on program for your toddler. For children ages 1-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the children’s play area, 1 hour. Meet at the children's play area Martes, 24 de junio, 11am Pequeños Exploradores de la Naturaleza, Tienen un pequeño en casa? Disfrute de una mañana de diversión explorando la naturaleza con su pequeño. Este programa práctico introducirá un tema de naturaleza al niño. Adecuado para niños de 1-5 años. Un adulto debe acompañar al niño. Se reúnen en la zona de juegos infantiles, 1 hora. Free program, free parking. For more information: 213-250-1100 or interpprograms@mrca.ca.gov Sponsored by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and presented by the Mountains Recreation &amp;amp; Conservation Authority

Little tree-huggers, take note: Earth Day is on Wednesday April 22, and there are loads of LA activities that will educate while you celebrate. From river cleanups to festivals, a party with Fairy Mother Earth and super blooming hikes, here are our 15 favorite ways to hop on the reduce/reuse/recycle (eco-friendly electric) bus.

Eat Your Weeds!

Kids eat the darnedest things. Unfortunately, it’s often a mix of non-food and neon food-adjacent options that they select. If you want them to eat exotic and healthy, it’s time to teach your kids the art of foraging. LA is home 2 “wild food” experts who are happy to share their knowledge through classes, nature walks and workshops. It’s a great way to get your kids into nature—and eating some wild new green things. Read all about how you can learn to do some family foraging in LA.

photo: Erin Harris