UT's 2026 Hooked On Earth Month

A happy Earth gives a 'hook 'em'

Earth Day is more than just a day—it’s a global movement to protect our planet and shape a sustainable future. Join us for the Hooked on Earth Day Fair on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Gregory Plaza & Speedway!

Join us to explore everyday ways to support a more sustainable campus and community. Connect with fellow Longhorns, discover sustainability initiatives, and learn how you can make an impact! 

🌱 Explore sustainability initiatives & green innovations
🍹 Sip on Solar-Powered Smoothies
🌎 Engage with student orgs, programs & local sustainability leaders

Earth Day is a reminder that small actions create big change—so come celebrate, learn, and take action toward a healthier planet for all!

But don't wait until Earth Day to celebrate - you can celebrate all month long at these campus sustainability events! We'll see you there!

Have an event to add? Email sustainability@austin.utexas.edu!

All Earth Month Events

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UT Energy Week 2026

Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday April 7, 2026 - Friday April 10, 2026, All day
UT Energy Week is an annual event that connects students, researchers, faculty, energy professionals, and industry leaders across disciplines and sectors to build community, support energy literacy and education, facilitate strategic partnerships, and advance research.
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CEC End of Year Celebration

Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday April 7, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
William C Powers Student Activity Center Ballroom South (2.412)
We are so excited to invite you to the CEC End-of-Year Celebration! We are incredibly appreciative of your support of the CEC and would love to celebrate this past year’s accomplishments with you.
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Earth Month Kick-Off - Taking Care of Texas

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday April 8, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Littlefield Honors Quad
We are excited to invite you to participate in this year’s Earth Month Kick-Off - Taking Care of Texas event, which will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Littlefield Honors Quad hosted by University Housing and Dining. This Texas State Fair style celebration will inspire UT students to engage with and learn about sustainability initiatives on campus and beyond. This will kick off all Earth Month events and activities across campus while bringing attention to the University's Housing and Dining sustainability efforts.
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Sustainability Staff Lunch

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday April 8, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
William C Powers Student Activity Center Ballroom North and South (2.410 and 2.412)
Save the Date for the Sustainability Staff Lunch, a Staff Council- Office of Sustainability Collaboration. Wednesday, April 8th 11:30-1:00. Event registration opens on March 16th. A conversation about how staff can maintain sustainable habits and values when cost of living and big-picture pressures seem to make it harder. Bob Duke is engaging, thoughtful, and great at connecting mindset, behavior, and real‑world choices about how we make decisions aligned with personal values and what makes sustainable follow‑through challenging or possible.
UT Austin Resource Recovery

Event Planner Compost Training Session

Event Status
Scheduled
Friday April 10, 2026, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Zoom
This brief training equips event planners with the basics to reduce contamination and ensure successful composting at events. Completion is required for staff and faculty who want composting services.
UT Austin Resource Recovery

Breakroom Compost Training Session

Event Status
Scheduled
Friday April 10, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Zoom
This training equips staff and faculty with the basics to reduce contamination and successfully implement composting in their breakroom. Completion is required to become a Compost Champion.
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Hooked on Earth Day Fair

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday April 22, 2026, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Speedway Mall near Gregory Gym and Jester
Earth Day is more than just a day—it’s a global movement to protect our planet and shape a sustainable future. Join us for the UT Earth Day Fair on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Gregory Plaza & Speedway!

Earth Month History Resources

Earth Day History

Policy changes from Earth Day movement

Important Event Resources

Green Event Support for Student Organizations

Zero Waste Event Support for Staff & Faculty