Find ways to get involved with us this Earth Month!
Dating back to 1970, the month of April has become a time when we focus our energies on our environment and the things that we can do to make it better. Here at UT, we take Earth Day seriously—filling the days and weeks with events, programs, and service opportunities that promote the work we do year-round to Make Orange Green.
Earth Month Events
Take a look at the events you can take part in here on campus and in the greater Knoxville community. These events are run through our office or in collaboration with some of our many on-campus partners. See below for more information regarding specific events!
| Friday, April 4th
12-3pm Free Store (915 22nd St) |
Big Green Friday Invasives Removal
Join the Grow Lab in kicking off Earth Month by removing invasive plant species growing at the Free Store. |
Registration is Full |
| Monday, April 7th
6-8pm Student Union Ballroom B |
Environmental Leadership Awards
The annual Environmental Leadership Awards recognizes students, faculty and staff, and members of the greater Knoxville community who help to Make Orange Green through their environmental leadership. |
RSVP here |
| Thursday, April 10th
12-2pm HSS Lawn |
Free Store Pop-Up | |
| Saturday, April 12th
7pm Gate 21 |
Orange and White Football Game Food Recovery
Help us fight food insecurity on campus and in Knoxville’s communities by joining us for an awesome night of recovering leftover food from Neyland Stadium after the Orange and White game! We will collect food from the stadium and transport it to the Culinary Institute, where the Food4Vols program uses it to make free ready-to-heat and ready-to-eat meals for those experiencing food insecurity. |
Register Here |
| Sunday, April 13th
10am-1pm Reese Hall Courtyard |
Pollinator Bed Planting Workday
Help us create beautiful and sustainable pollinator garden beds in the Reese Hall courtyard! We’ll be planting native flowers and greenery to support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. No experience needed—just bring your energy and willingness to get your hands a little dirty! |
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| Monday, April 14th
2:30pm 21st Mortgage Plaza |
Free Store Sustainable Graduation Event | |
| Tuesday, April 15th
12-3pm Grow Lab (2019 Terrace Ave) |
Pollinator Party Workday
Join the Grow Lab for a SPECIAL Earth Month workday focused on supporting and celebrating our native pollinator species. |
Register Here |
| Monday, April 21st
3-5pm 1050 Cumberland Ave |
2nd Creek Clean Up
Celebrate Earth Week by joining us for a community litter pick-up event at Second Creek in Knoxville! This volunteer event is open to all and offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to the environment while enjoying the outdoors. We’re partnering with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to make this event even more impactful. |
Register Here |
| Tuesday, April 22nd
11am-2pm 21st Mortgage Plaza |
Earth Day Festival
Join the Center for Student Engagement with assistance from the Campus Events Board in celebrating Earth Day! There will be activities, food, and drinks! We have organizations from across campus to participate, educate, and provide free food, t-shirts and more! |
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| Tuesday, April 22nd
2-4pm UT Gardens (2514 Jacob Drive) |
3rd Creek Clean Up
Join the Grow Lab and UT Recycling in celebrating Earth Month by removing trash/litter in and around the campus section of 3rd Creek. Volunteers are required to wear closed toed shoes and clothes you are comfortable getting dirty. Participants will have the opportunity to use provided kayaks during this event (kayak space is limited: first come, first serve). |
Register Here |
| Thursday, April 24th
12-2pm AMB Outdoor Steps |
Free Store Pop-Up | |
| Saturday, May 3rd
10am Student Union
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Fashion Show
Join us for the Free Store’s annual Sustainable Fashion Show, where style meets sustainability! Stop by 21st Mortgage Plaza starting at 10am to explore tabling from campus and community organizations. Then, head to the Student Union Auditorium at 12pm for a fashion show highlighting slow and sustainable fashion. |
Join us in making a difference this Earth Month by attending our events, learning more about sustainability, and taking action for our planet! Follow us on Instagram (@utksustainability) to stay updated and see how you can get involved.