There are several ways to celebrate Earth Day in East County this year from cleaning the creek to beautifying local parks.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

Earth Day-California Trails Day at Round Valley

On California Trails Day-April 14-REI is teaming up with East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to restore the Hardy Canyon Trail at Round Valley Regional Preserve near Brentwood. Volunteer work will include repairing trail tread, constructing drainage features and clearing overgrowth along the trail. No prior experience is necessary; EBRPD staff will provide tools, gloves and project supervision. REI will bring breakfast goodies and EBRPD will supply lunch. (Those desiring a vegetarian meal should e-mail krarey@rei.com.) All ages are welcome to participate; those under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.rei.com/brentwoodca.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 9:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed Earth Day

Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed supervise a morning of community service projects in Brentwood or Oakley in honor of Earth Day. Participants are encouraged to bring family and friends to come out and help make the earth a better place. For more information or to register, visit www.eventbrite.com/event/2447917788?ref=ebtn.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 8:30 A.M.-11 A.M.

Celebrate Earth Day & Keep Antioch Beautiful

Antioch provides an opportunity to join with family, friends and community volunteers to make a difference in your hometown. Allied Waste has donated dumpsters, which will be located at selected schools throughout the city. Each location will be the distribution point for participants to receive instructions and pick up cleanup supplies. Following the event, volunteers will enjoy a free lunch at Contra Loma Reservoir Regional Park. For more information or to register, visit www.art4antioch.org/KAB-2012.asp.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 8:30 A.M.-11 A.M.

Discovery Bay Earth Day 2012

The Town of Discovery Bay holds its inaugural Earth Day event at Slifer Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first part of the day involves planting, trimming and cleaning up the community of Discovery Bay at various sites. From noon on, the event features a family festival including eco-friendly vendor booths, entertainment, a kids’ zone, food and fun for all. For information and to register, call 925-634-1733 or visit www.todb.ca.gov.