Spark your curiosity and ignite your campus; Earth Talks 2026 is now accepting proposals!
Earth Talks is a series of short, student-led presentations on a variety of sustainability topics. Each talk is led by a Wake Forest student or group of students who are eager to share their knowledge, passions, or research with others in the university community.
It is the Office of Sustainability’s goal to make Earth Talks an uplifting and empowering experience for presenters and audience members alike. While all proposals will be considered, talks that center climate change solutions and/or the appreciation of nature will be prioritized for this year’s event. Previous talks with these focuses include “Our Nature: The Powerful Link Between Self and Environment,” “Scaling Up Climate Smart Agriculture,” and “Food Forests: A Practice in Environmental Humility,” among others.
You do not need to be an expert to present! Each speaker will receive individualized guidance from Office of Sustainability staff to create an effective and engaging presentation. Presenters have the opportunity to improve their public speaking skills in a nonjudgemental setting, share their passions with peers, start conversations, and meet others with shared interests.
Proposals are due by 11:59pm on Tuesday, February 17. Earth Talks 2026 will take place in Pugh Auditorium on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:00 – 6:30pm.
