A day to be down to earth

Earth Day, observed annually on April 22 since 1970, is a day to honor and celebrate the planet and raise awareness about the environment.

Here are some ways to participate:

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?Crystal Cove State Park has purchased native plants with a $2,000 grant received from Edison, which they will plant with volunteers at El Moro, Reef Point and Pelican Point (Lot No. 2 and the Los Trancos Lot) from 9 a.m. to noon April 25.

?Laguna Outreach for Community Arts will host an “earthy art” project following the April 25 gardening project, and Trader Joe’s in Crystal Cove has donated food and two of its employees (former chefs) to host a barbecue cookout for Earth Day Volunteers after the event.

To volunteer, make reservations to wbonnin@parks.ca.gov.

?Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive, will feature the dance and reflection “From Conflict to Compassion,” a healing prayer and ritual for the earth and for ourselves, at 10 a.m. April 26 in honor of their annual Earth Day Celebration.

Call (949) 494-8061 for more information.

“” Ashley Breeding