Earth Week
Promoting environmental protection during the week of April 22
Did you know that the celebration of the first Earth Day in 1970 occurred on Amercian college campuses and was inspired by students’ energy to take action on important issues? Today, Earth Day is celebrated by millions worldwide, including at the University of Rochester.
Each year, several groups and organizations at the University take action for the Earth during the week of Earth Day, April 22.
Earth Week 2025: Schedule of Events
Several environmentally friendly events are taking place around the University of Rochester between April 19 and April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. Explore the events below, including those hosted by the University’s Sustainability Office and several student organizations such as Grassroots and Bee Campus USA.
More information will be coming soon!
April 15
Join Grassroots for a sustainable clothing exchange in Hirst Lounge. Swap out your old clothes for some new-to-you ones!
April 18
Join Grassroots and the UR Outing Club to make and enjoy your own s’mores at the Jackson Court fireplace.
April 19
Join Grassroots and UR Rotaract in a cleanup along the Erie Canalway Trail. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the Genesee Waterways Center. Gloves, bags, and snacks will be provided. Check out the Rotary event page for more details.
Visit the Upper Class EcoReps’ tabling event on the porch outside Wilson Commons to learn about current environmental movements, community events, and programming. Participate in Earth Day trivia and go home with a prize!
April 22
Join the Green Reps in a riverside clean-up event to keep our riverside litter-free! Meet at the concrete seating area near the intersection of Wilson Blvd and Trustee Rd. Supplies and snacks will be provided! All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring reusable gardening gloves to reduce waste.
Join the Green Reps and the University of Rochester’s Bee Campus USA in a planting event in front of the Hylan building on the Hajim Engineering Quadrangle. With the help of Horticulture and Grounds, a garden will be planted for all to enjoy. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring gardening gloves.
Join Grassroots for a sustainable clothing exchange in Hirst Lounge. Swap out your old clothes for some new-to-you ones!
Take a break from studying to learn about your campus, the nature surrounding you, and local Indigenous knowledge. Join YoUR Nature Walk, a team under Prof. Stella Wang, in celebrating the launch of their new website, learning about the project, and enjoying some Indigenous inspired desserts.
April 23
Join University Dining and Team Green at the Danforth dining hall to celebrate Bee Day! Learn some fun health facts about honey with a local beekeeper, play some games, and enjoy bee-themed desserts.