10 Days Celebration: Saturday, April 28

Join the Piedmont Environmental Alliance for the 7th annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair. Admission and parking are both free at this fun, family-friendly event. Know someone else on campus who wants to go?  Consider walking, biking or carpooling to the event to be kind […]


10 Days Celebration: Friday, April 27

Explore local foods on and around campus by participating in a guided walk to Reynolda Village Farmers Market.  You can dine all day on local cuisine in the Reynolda Fresh Food Company and the Magnolia Room. Guided Walk to Reynolda Village farmers market When: 10:00 […]


10 Days Celebration: Thursday, April 26

Celebrate the energy and water saving success of our South Campus residence halls. Campus Conservation Nationals award ceremony South Campus residents showed that small changes can make a big difference during the Campus Conservation Nationals in April. From March 30 to April […]


10 Days Celebration: Wednesday, April 25

Was your interest piqued by the Gasland screening? Celebrate Earth Day at Z. Smith Reynolds Library with further discussion of hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic Fracturing (“Fracking”) Panel When: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: Z. Smith Reynolds Library, 4th Floor Auditorium This year’s Earth Day panel will focus on […]


10 Days Celebration: Tuesday, April 24

Join Z. Smith Reynolds Library and the Office of Sustainability for a free screening of the film, Gasland. Explore the controversial world of hyrdrofracturing (fracking) for natural gas in preparation for the panel discussion on April 25. Gasland Screening When: 6:00 p.m. […]


10 Days Celebration: Monday, April 23

Nutrition and Wellness Fair When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Where: Benson 401 Join ARAMARK for the semi-annual Nutrition and Wellbeing Fair. Wrap up the semester with great health information to get your summer started! Check out just a few of the great opportunities at […]


10 Days Celebration: Saturday, April 21

Join us for a day of advice, discussion, and networking focused on food activism. Food Activism Workshop When: Opening comments begin at 9:00 A.M. Morning Session: 1:00-11:30 a.m. Afternoon Session: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Where: Tribble Hall The workshop will offer participants practical advice on how to […]


10 Days Celebration: Friday, April 20

Join prominent university community members for an historic event honoring our campus trees. Years of hard work and dedication from Landscaping Services staff have resulted in national recognition for the university. Then grab a group of friends and sign-up to participate […]


10 Days Celebration: Thursday, April 19

Kick off the 10 Days of Celebrating the Earth by picking up your free, limited edition 10 Days t-shirt made from organic cotton. Part of a faith group on campus? Volunteer in the campus garden during the Interfaith Planting Party, part of the Interfaith Week […]


Save the Date: 10 Days Celebration

10 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 19 – April 28 Welcome to your home for the 10 Days of Celebrating the Earth. From thought-provoking panel discussions to yoga on the Quad, we’ve planned something to engage everyone. Peruse the schedule, look for our […]


University hosts Arbor Day Celebration

As a part of the 13 Days of Celebrating the Earth,  Landscaping Services, the Office of Sustainability and Residence Life & Housing hosted the university’s first-ever Arbor Day Celebration at 4 p.m. April 15. Attendees gathered on this warm, bright afternoon in the newly renovated […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 26

Celebrate the culmination of the 13 Days of Celebrating the Earth by attending the keynote lecture by Bill McKibben. Bill McKibben – 350: The Most Important Number in the World When: 6:30pm-8:00pm Where: Wait Chapel Bill McKibben is one of America’s best known […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 25

Celebrate the culmination of the Choose to Reuse campaign. Many students, faculty, and staff have pledged to make informed decisions about their bottled water use and to make the switch from disposable products to more durable options. Choose to Reuse Celebration When: 11:30am-2:00pm […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 23-24

Spring cleaning? Be mindful of the effects of your household chores: wash your clothes in cold water, hang clothes to dry, and/or switch out a harsh chemical cleaner for one with less toxic ingredients. Get outside and explore local recreational opportunities. You can find […]


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