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Upcoming Events
Check out upcoming sustainability-related events at Wake Forest below.
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March 25, 2025 | 7:00pm
Farrell HallJoin former National Climate Advisor and former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy for a public address, followed by a moderated discussion with former EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe. A reception will be held before the event, starting at 6pm. -
March 27, 2025 | 4:00pm
DeTamble AuditoriumIn September 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. Join Professor Branton and Dr. Rowie Kirby-Straker’s Environmental Narratives class as we learn about Dr. Branton’s interviews of Western Carolina residents and their views. -
March 30, 2025 | 8:00am
Reynolda CampusThe Office of Sustainability facilitates Wake Forest's annual Earth Month celebration each spring. Join them in celebrating Earth Day and highlighting Wake Forest's sustainability strides through engaging events, experiences, and a renewed sense of community along the way. Signature annual events hosted by the Office of Sustainability include … -
March 30, 2025 | 4:00pm
The Campus Garden (1141 Polo Road)Welcome spring and celebrate the start of Earth Month at Wake Forest at the Office of Sustainability's annual Spring Equinox celebration! Join us for live music, upcycling crafts presented by campus and community partners, plant-forward food, and interactive learning with farm animals and the garden’s bees. … -
April 9, 2025 | 5:00pm
Pugh AuditoriumSupport your fellow Deacs and learn something new at the 5th Annual Earth Talks! Student presenters will share their knowledge, research, experiences, and passions through short talks on different sustainability topics. Each brief session will be presented in the style of a TED Talk, with a Q&A to … -
April 17, 2025 | 5:00pm
Benson University CenterThe Mellon 2025 Environmental Justice Forum will host a film screenin and conversation for "Our Movement Starts Here" featuring Dollie Burwell, Valerie Jordan, William Kearney, Jenny Labalme, John Rash with Melba Newsome, Rowie Kirby-Stracker, and Corey D. B. Walker Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 5PM Pugh Auditorium | Benson University Center A reception … -
April 25, 2025 | 3:00pm
Between Johnson & Babcock Residence HallsJoin the Wake Forest community for a ceremonial tree planting and service-learning project! This longstanding tradition brings students, faculty, and staff together to honor and celebrate our campus trees and the services they provide. It’s also a chance to look back at Earth Month and celebrate the blossoming … -
April 30, 2025 | 3:00pm
Reynolda HallEach year, the Office of Sustainability recognizes campus change agents who work as “Champions of Change” to create a more adaptable and resilient Wake Forest community. The Champions of Change are honored at our annual Campus Sustainability Awards Ceremony during our campus-wide Earth Month. The 12th annual …