Friday, April 22 is Earth Day. This year's theme is "Invest in Our Planet." The City of Boca Raton is investing in the planet by establishing sustainability and resiliency throughout the City's operations. The Boca Raton City Council signed the Boca on to the Cities Race to Zero.

On March 21, 2022, Boca Raton City Council decided to commit the City of Boca Raton to the Cities Race to Zero Pledge.  It is a pledge signed by more than 1,000 cities worldwide to commit to limiting global warming to 1.5°C by reaching global net-zero carbon emissions before 2050. This commitment to the Sustainability Action Plan will continue the City's work to invest not only in the planet but in the future and wellbeing of Boca Raton.

On March 21, 2022, Boca Raton City Council decided to commit the City of Boca Raton to the Cities Race to Zero Pledge. Endorsing the following principles:

-        Adopt a science-based emission reduction target consistent with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

-        Plan and immediately begin implementing specific inclusive climate policies across buildings, transport, waste, clean energy, food, nature, and other key sectors.

Environmental Awareness Days and Events:

There are ways to get involved this Earth Month! Visit the Take Action page to learn more about the upcoming events listed below:

April 21, 2022 – 6:30 - 8 pm - Eco Watch Lecture Series at the Downtown Boca Library

April 23, 2022 - 8am - 11am - Great American Cleanup

April 23, 2022 - 11 am and 2 pm shows - The Pout-Pout Fish at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park

April 29, 2022 - May 2 - City Nature Challenge

April 30, 2022 - 9 am - 11 am - Bioblitz at Pondhawk Natural Area