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!

This year’s theme, "Our Earth, Our Future," is all about exploring 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! 🌿💙

All Earth Month Events

Eco Illusions: The Plastic Behind the Green

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Wednesday April 9, 2025 - Friday May 9, 2025, All day

WMB 3.102

Organized by Associate Professor Danelle Briscoe in partnership with the Materials Lab, the exhibition "Eco Illusions: The Plastic Behind the Green" asks the question: "Can we truly call a system 'green' if it’s propped up by materials that may outlive the ecosystems they aim to sustain?"

Pick Local

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Thursday April 24, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Jester Gardens

Eat local with produce sustainably grown right here on campus. Join us to harvest fresh vegetables for your very own salad to enjoy in our gardens.

Environmental and Energy Economics and Policy Seminar

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Friday April 25, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:45 am

The LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Economics, and the McCombs department of Business, Government and Society will be continuing our Environmental Economics research series over the course of the Spring 2025 semester. Come hear from academics and subject matter experts in the field.

UTIG Seminar Series

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Friday April 25, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

The UTIG Seminar Series is a forum for cutting-edge earth and planetary sciences attended by scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics and the wider UT Jackson School of Geosciences.

Campus Compost

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Friday April 25, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Speedway by WCP

Drop off your compost on Speedway in front of the WCP!

Microfarm Workday

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Sunday April 27, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

287 W 51st Street

Help maintain the Microfarm by volunteering to plant, harvest, compost, weed, mulch, and more!

Trash to Treasure Donation Drive

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Monday April 28, 2025 - Monday May 5, 2025, All day

Donate your unwanted clothes from move out to Trash to Treasure!

7th Waller Creek Symposium

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Tuesday April 29, 2025, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Have an interest in Waller Creek? Attend the Waller Creek Symposium! Connect with people interested in urban nature/ecology and urban stream ecology to share ideas, data, questions, and hear from speakers.