The film will run until approximately 12:45pm. Stick around afterward for the Q&A session starting at 1pm, also in the auditorium. Can’t make it for the film screening that morning? All WFU students, faculty and staff are able to view Canary on their own devices through ZSR’s Kanopy database from April 1-5.

Before you go taste testing, stop by to hear Mycology professor Dr. Tague give a lecture on the science of fungi, spore-printing, and what lies at the root of all fungal life.

Co-sponsored by the Department of Biology. This event is part of Fungi Fest 🍄, an event series organized by senior Una Wilson.

Join us for a workshop for useful and practical tips on how to incorporate sustainability into your event planning! In collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, let’s turn your events into a celebration for both your group and the planet!

This workshop also counts as one of the requirements for the Student Leader Workshop Series.

At the awards ceremony, EVP/CFO Jackie Travisano and Provost Michele Gillespie will recognize the award-winners as well as those who have gone above and beyond in their everyday sustainability efforts and actions. All WFU students, faculty, & staff are invited to join and celebrate this year’s winners and nominees. A reception will follow the announcement of this year’s award winners.

Don’t miss out on this chance to level up your event game while helping the planet! This workshop also counts as one of the requirements for the Student Leader Workshop Series.

This event is offered in partnership with Harvest Table Culinary Group and the Office of Student Engagement.

Climate Fresk is a 3-hour workshop designed to empower participants with a deeper understanding of the fundamental science behind climate change. This engaging experience is a gamification of the IPCC reports, utilizing cards and tapping into collective intelligence and systems thinking. The workshop is intentionally inclusive, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds. During the workshop, participants engage in a puzzle phase, followed by an opportunity to debrief and discuss their emotions and potential ways forward. Over a million people from 150 countries have participated.

This workshop will be led by Alex Guevel, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering. NOTE: The workshop is postponed for now until a new date is determined.

Earth Talks is an annual series of short, student-led presentations that are focused on sustainability topics. Each talk is led by a Wake Forest student or group of students who are eager to share their knowledge, passions, and/or research with others in the WFU community. The fourth annual Earth Talks will take place on Tuesday, April 16 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm in Pugh Auditorium. We kindly ask that you register at the link below if you plan to attend.

Anytime from 11:00am – 7:00pm on Friday, April 19, bring your unwanted items to the open courtyard between Bostwick and Johnson Residence Hall. Take what you want; leave what you don’t! Plan ahead for move-out, reduce waste, and break the stigma of using second-hand items. All unclaimed items at the end of the day will be donated to Goodwill through the DeacsDonate program. 

Hosted by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, this event attracts 8,000+ people each year. The Fair will feature live music, local organizations, interactive exhibits, food trucks, and more. There’s fun for all ages. The Earth Day Fair is FREE and open the public. See you there!

Enjoy a plant-forward menu featuring smoked oyster mushrooms and meet a variety of local vendors highlighting seasonal produce!”

Co-sponsored by Harvest Table Culinary Group. This event is part of Fungi Fest 🍄, an event series organized by senior Una Wilson.

Join HTCG in front of the Pit to learn how you can reduce food waste by making tasty smoothies.

Join us for a tree planting ceremony at South Residence Hall and help wrangle the English Ivy crawling up trees in the surrounding wooded areas. This longstanding tradition, formerly known as Campus Beautification Day, is a chance to bring 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 of spring together. This event is co-organized by The Office of Sustainability, Residence Life & Housing, and Facilities & Campus Services Landscaping Team.