| Save the Date for Fremont's Earth Day Fair! | | | | Fremont's Earth Day Fair returns on Saturday, April 18! Join us for this free, family-friendly event filled with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and practical ways to learn more about sustainability. Explore indoor and outdoor booths, connect with local organizations, and discover simple actions that support waste reduction, clean water, and energy conservation. Enjoy music, games, and art activities throughout the day, making it a fun and informative experience for all ages. Earth Day Fair
Saturday, April 18
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Event Center & Plaza
3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont - Music, games, and creative art activities
- Drop-off for eyeglasses, medications, syringes, and needles (sharps must be in approved containers)
- Mercury thermometer exchange
- Educational exhibits focused on recycling, composting, clean water, healthy food systems, and energy efficiency
The Earth Day Fair is presented by the City of Fremont in partnership with Washington Health and Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF). Join us for a day of learning, connection, and community as we celebrate Earth Day together! | | | Compost Giveaway Opportunity | | | | Heads up, Fremont! This year, the City of Fremont, City of Newark, and Republic Services are trying a new concept for our annual Compost Giveaway. We have shifted the single-day pickup event to a scheduled delivery process, where compost is delivered directly to participating households. This high-quality compost is perfect for enriching soil and enhancing gardens and landscaping.
Online Registration Starts Monday, March 16! - Starting Monday, March 16 at 9:00 a.m., single-family households can visit city.fremont.gov/compostgiveaway to register for two free bags of compost delivered directly to their home.
- Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Registration will remain open until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, or until registration spots are filled.
- Please note that this opportunity is only available for single-family homes/households in Fremont and Newark that receive individual service from Republic Services and have their own set of carts.
- For the first 4,000 households who successfully register, Republic Services will deliver two free bags of compost to their home between April 27 and May 8, 2026.
Remember to regularly compost yard trimmings, food scraps, and food-soiled paper items, like paper plates, cups, napkins, and paper towels. Placing these materials in the green cart greatly reduces the amount of waste sent to the landfill and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Composting is a simple way to make a big difference for the environment! | | | Storm drains on Fremont's streets connect directly to local creeks, ponds, lakes, wetlands, and the Bay without going to a treatment plant first. Many people don't realize that whatever goes down the storm drain—or gutter, as many say—can end up in our waterways. When rainfall flows into our drains, it carries pollution from our streets and sidewalks with it. Common waste like litter, car wash water, and pet waste can spoil Fremont's natural beauty if we don't keep it off streets and out of storm drains. The wildlife living in our waterways depends on clean water to thrive. Since our storm drains lead directly to their habitats, keeping our streets and sidewalks clean is essential for their survival. Local species—including the steelhead and Chinook salmon spotted in Alameda Creek in recent years, as well as egrets, ducks, red-legged frogs, and freshwater turtles—rely on us. This is why the City of Fremont is partnering with the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program and artist Joanna Sokua to encourage everyone to reduce pollution on our streets to protect our water. Learn more and pledge to take action. The first 200 pledges will receive a limited-edition tote bag! | | | Solar Discounts for Spring with SunShares | | | | This spring, Fremont is once again partnering with Bay Area SunShares to provide residents with exclusive discounts on home solar and battery storage. SunShares negotiates discounts on turn-key solar installations and home battery storage with vetted contractors. Any property owner in Fremont can sign up to receive a no-obligation quote. Enrollment for the SunShares spring campaign runs from March 16 through April 10, 2026. A virtual Q&A Session with the program's pre-vetted contractor will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. Go solar and power your home with clean energy—and add battery storage for greater resilience! | | | Alameda County Water District (ACWD), in partnership with the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), is excited to announce their first landscape class of spring! Don't Be Fooled - Understand and Maintain Your Irrigation System
This April Fools' Day, outsmart the real trickster: your irrigation system. Learn about the different parts of your irrigation system, how to find and fix common leaks, and how to adjust your irrigation controllers in time for summer. Information about ACWD's Weather-Based Irrigation Controller Rebate and Irrigation Hardware Rebate will be provided. This webinar will be taught by irrigation expert Frank Niccoli. Don't Be Fooled - Understand and Maintain Your Irrigation System
Wednesday, April 1
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar | | | Clean Water Program Grant Opportunity | | | | Creek restoration and public education are among the community-based projects funded by grants from the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program.
Photo credit: Yon Hardisty The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Stewardship Grants, offering up to $6,000 per project to support community-based initiatives that prevent stormwater pollution and promote the health of local watersheds. Stormwater pollution happens when rainwater washes litter, motor oil, pet waste and other contaminants from streets into storm drains that flow directly to creeks, wetlands and the San Francisco Bay. Projects must be implemented within Alameda County, and the application deadline is Monday, May 4. Eligible applicants include teachers and student groups, youth organizations, community and environmental groups, homeowner associations and nonprofit organizations. Proposed activities can range from litter cleanups, creek restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement projects, art and multimedia projects, community outreach events, and more. Creative and innovative ideas wanted! | | | Community Classes & Events | | | | Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) Events
Date: March
Location: Various Locations
View Events & Register
Explore all the spring gardening events hosted by LEAF, a local partner of the City. | | | | Community Programs and Events at Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Date: March through April
Location: San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 2 Marshlands Rd.
Learn More & Register
Take part in several different community programs, events, and volunteer opportunities at Don Edwards from now through April. Take a family walk to learn more about nature. Immerse yourself in nature and give back to the community. Engage in hands-on activities to help maintain and improve the wildlife habitat. Hosted by the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge. | | | | Spring into STEAM Event
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Learn More
Attend this free event which highlights educational pathways in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Enjoy hands-on STEAM activities, giveaways, an FUSD scavenger hunt, food trucks, music, raffle prizes, and more. Bring the whole family for an evening of learning and fun! Sponsored by Cargill and hosted by the City of Fremont. | | | | Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
Date: Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bay Area Cities, including Fremont
Learn More & Register Attend this free in-person tour to explore gardens that support wildlife, conserve water, avoid synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and contain at least 70% native plants. The gardens featured in the tour will demonstrate that beautiful California native plant gardens can be possible for anyone. Sponsored in part by Alameda County Water District (ACWD) and Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA). | | | Copyright © 2026 City of Fremont, All rights reserved.
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