A select list of upcoming eco-events that look fun to me:

>> Serious about food, environment, and social justice? Hunger Action L.A.’s offering FREE training sessions (PDF) that’ll teach you how to speak out on hunger and poverty. The first training happens Wed., April 15 at Pacoima, to be followed by April 23 in Long Beach, April 30 in Van Nuys, and May 7 in Los Angeles. The trainings are part of the preparation for Hunger Action Day (PDF), happening May 20.

>> LA Green Drinks – Silverlake/ West Hollywood happens Thurs., April 16 from 7 pm at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Earlier: Green Drinks FAQ.

>> The CSU Veggie Bus Launch/ Earth Day Festival — featuring speakers, entertainment, and food — plus demos in planting, pruning, yoga and service projects featuring solar panel installation, an engine conversion and orchard care — happens Sat., April 18 from 10 am to 3 pm at Normandie Avenue Elementary School at 4505 S. Raymond Ave, Los Angeles

>> Topanga Earth Day will shuttle you in biodiesel cars to hear an eclectic mix of L.A. area bands, take workshops with “healers, yogis and holistic specialists,” and much more. That happens Sat., April 18 and Sun., April 19 from 10 am to sunset on both days at Topanga Community House Fair Grounds, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga. Cost:$10 per day.

>> Santa Monica Pier Aquarium will have its Earth Weekend with “fun educational activities for the whole Family on Sat., April 18 and Sun., April 19 from 11 am – 6 pm at 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica.

>> City of Beverly Hills’ Earth Day happens at Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market, 9300 block of Civic Center Drive on Sun., April 19 from 9 am – 1 pm.

>> Universal Studios’ Eco-Fair, a FREE event featuring elecric bike rides, cookies from solar-powered ovens, many exhibitors and educational displays happens Sun., April 19 from 10 am – 4 pm.

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