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Sacred Heart GreenTeam Earth Day 2026 Community Cleanup April 22nd, 2026
This past weekend the Earth Day 2026 community cleanup at Sacred Heart Church, Oakland, CA went down. Sacred Heart’s GreenTeam in collaboration with the neighborhood association, collected over 2000 gallons of trash.
It was a great turnout, nice weather, good people all came out to do something out of appreciation for Our Common Home!
(Contributed by: Fr. Jack Lau, OMI & Carrie Lee McClish)
(PHOTOS courtesy of Carrie Lee McClish)
Happy Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet April 22nd, 2026
Earth Day, annually celebrated on April 22, is the largest secular observance in the world. It was first observed in 1970.
- 2026 Theme – Our Power, Our Planet: This theme emphasizes the power of communities, innovators, and individuals to drive climate action and adopt sustainable practices.
Celebrated worldwide, events include community cleanups, educational workshops, tree plantings, and town halls, highlighting that local action drives global change.
