East Los Angeles residents can participate in various Earth Day activities starting this weekend. Key events include the 18th Annual Ascot Hills Park Kite Festival on April 18, celebrating the park's 20th anniversary with free kites, crafts, and trees.
Multiple community cleanups are scheduled for April 18 in Boyle Heights, with supplies provided. A community cleanup and bike repair event is set for April 18 at LA General Medical Center.
The East LA Trash Walkers will host a cleanup in El Sereno on April 26. These events, organized with local community groups and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado's office, offer ways for locals to engage in environmental stewardship.