Councilmember David J. Shapiro welcomes crowd at Calabasas Earth Day, urges stewardship

Council Member David J. Shapiro welcomed attendees to Calabasas’ Earth Day celebration, praising strong turnout and urging residents to protect the local environment and open space. "This is one of the greatest days of the year in Calabasas, not just because it's so beautiful," Shapiro said, noting the event’s vendors, booths and student participation.

Shapiro told the crowd the event has grown over the years and that he especially enjoys seeing students engage with sustainability issues. "We're right here against the Santa Monica Mountains," he said, pointing to the city’s natural setting as part of what makes the celebration important.

A resident who spoke during the program reflected on the personal meaning of Earth Day, saying, "What does Earth Day mean to me? I would say so much," and urged vigilance to protect the environment "not just because we wanna protect it from fires, but also protect the animals that are in it, and the landscaping and the open space." The remark underscored repeated references by speakers to wildfire risk and habitat protection.

A presenter closed the remarks by framing the day as an educational opportunity: "It's a time when the community can come together and we can celebrate and protect our local ecosystem," and noted attendees were learning about preservation and restoration efforts at the event. The program ended with speakers wishing attendees a "Happy Earth Day."

The event focused on community engagement and local stewardship rather than policy debate; there were no motions or formal actions recorded in the transcript. Organizers highlighted education, volunteerism and continued participation by residents as key goals for future events.