Celebrate the Earth

Today is Earth Day, the 41st annual Earth Day, to be exact. Over the years, environmental concerns shift and grow and the observance has spread around the globe.

Celebrations, however, look to have kept the spirit of the very first environmental teach-ins that took place in 1970 with opportunities to learn about recycling and reusing items and reducing waste and pollution.

Moorpark had its joint Saturday, but there are still some not too far away opportunities to join a celebration.

Thousand Oaks

Arbor/Earth Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30; Conejo Creek Park North, Janss Road just east of the 23 Freeway. Features More than 100 vendors and exhibitors, animal shows, children's hands-on activities, mobile marine lab, entertainment, eco-friendly vehicles (Solar Prius, and from Honda, Audi, BMW and Fiat), tree and plant giveaways, and so much more.

Free e-waste drop off: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23; Whole Foods Market, 740 N. Moorpark Road. Do you have old television sets, computers and monitors, cell phones and other electronic items sitting around and collecting dust? Why not drop them off at this free event?

Ojai

EarthPlay 2011: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 23; Oak Grove School, 220 W. Lomita.  Features envioronmental exhibits, arts and activities, live entertainment, local food vendors and more.

Topanga

12th Annual Topanga Earth Day: 10 a.m. to sunset Saturday and Sunday; Topanga Community Club Fair Grounds, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Features musical performances, guest speakers, a gallery of ecological artists, nonprofit organizations, workshops, biodegradable and sustainable solutions, composting, water conservation, native planting, organic food gardening, ecological products and services, alternative energy and healing arts, organic food and beverages (vegetarian only), and a free bio-diesel shuttle.