This April, celebrate resilience through community and explore sustainability, connection and action.
Engage in interactive workshops, thought-provoking panels, film screenings and creative community gatherings—there’s something for everyone!
Check out Sustainability’s website and be part of the movement toward a more sustainable future—together!
Garden box painting party
1- 6 p.m.
Nuh Eevaat Garden (located just east of Pioneer Memorial Theatre)
Join us in the Nuh Eevaat Garden for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and color as we transform plain garden boxes into works of art using stencils! We'll provide all the paint, sponges, stencils, and boxes. Enjoy music, light snacks and good company while we spruce up the Edible Campus Gardens. It's the perfect way to de-stress, connect with nature and make your mark on the garden!
Zoom cooking hour with Feed U Pantry
6- 7 p.m.
Join us online to cook a delicious meal in collaboration with the Edible Campus Gardens over Zoom!
Sign-up for your meal kit here. Participants will receive instructions via email about picking up supplies from the Feed U Pantry!
All are welcome!
Spirit of the Peaks: A film screening and discussion
5- 6:15 p.m.
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join us on April 3, from 4 to 6:15 p.m. at the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter for a special screening of Spirit of the Peaks, a film exploring an Indigenous professional skier's perspective on the ski community and climate change! The film will start at 5 p.m., but come early for tabling by local nonprofits. Stay for a post-film panel discussion on climate action in outdoor spaces.
Watch the trailer here.
From data to dialogue: Applying science to assess ecosystem carbon management strategies
Sara Kuebbing, Director of the Yale Applied Science Synthesis Program in The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment
1- 2:30 p.m.
Crocker Science Center, Room 208
Kuebbing is the Director of Research for the Yale Applied Science Synthesis Program. Kuebbing is trained as an ecologist with expertise in conservation biology, invasion biology, plant ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem ecology. She conducts research on how humans can make informed decisions on how to best protect and conserve landscapes, ecosystems, and all the species that lives within them. Kuebbing works with a variety of scientists, land managers, and policymakers to focus research questions and share her results. She is also a member of the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture’s Scientific Leadership Team.
Prior to moving to YSE, Kuebbing was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh where she ran an empirical research lab in plant ecology and invasion biology. Kuebbing's research training includes postdoctoral positions with the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies and the Smith Conservation Fellows Program, a PhD from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee and a BS from the Department of Entomology & Wildlife Conservation at the University of Delaware. Kuebbing is excited to be the inaugural director of this new program, where we envision to be a space for open collaboration among practitioners, academics, and policymakers to develop applied science that guides sustainable land management. Stay tuned to Kuebbing's work through her Yale faculty page, Google Scholar and her personal website.
Giving Day begins
This Giving Day, invest in a sustainable campus community by supporting Applied Sustainability Learning at the University of Utah. Your donation empowers students to turn ideas into action—tackling real-world environmental challenges through invaluable opportunities and making a tangible impact on our planet. Together, we can equip the next generation of changemakers with the tools they need to build resilient, sustainable communities.
Make a lasting impact—donate today!
The University of Utah Sustainability Office's Applied Sustainability Learning program empowers faculty to create unique, experiential learning opportunities for their students. By funding projects, we enable students to step outside the traditional classroom and engage with real-world sustainability challenges. This enriched learning fosters critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration skills, preparing students to become sustainability leaders in their future careers.
Learn more about projects, research and community partnerships that Applied Sustainability has supported here.
Hinckley Forum— Utah looks ahead: Climate resilience and the 2034 Olympics
12- 1 p.m.
Gardner Commons
With the selection of Salt Lake City as the host of the 2034 Olympics this panel will explore how Utah is preparing to participate in these games in a sustainable way, especially given the unpredictability of Utah’s climate future. Join us on April 9 in Gardner Commons 2018 from 12 to 1 p.m. to learn more about Utah's sustainable-Olympics efforts. Campus and public community welcome.
With the selection of Salt Lake City as the host of the 2034 Olympics this panel will explore how Utah is preparing to participate in these games in a sustainable way, especially given the unpredictability of Utah’s climate future. Join us on April 9 in Gardner Commons 2018 from 12 to 1 p.m. to learn more about Utah's sustainable-Olympics efforts. Campus and public community welcome.
Rooted in resilience: A creative writing workshop
5- 7 p.m.
Marriott Library Learning Space
Explore climate emotions, appreciation for nature, and community resilience through writing prompts and discussion. Stay for free snacks & drinks during our group share. Open to all—students, faculty, and community members!
Spring into service Saturday service project
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Nuh Eevaat Gardens, (located just east of Pioneer Memorial Theatre)
Sustainable foods cooking demo
1- 2 p.m.
Marriott Library Plaza
Swing by our tent for a sustainable cooking demo with the Sustainability Office and PEAK Health & Fitness! Make your own trail mix, grab a protein ball and learn easy ways to fuel your adventures sustainably. We'll also have info on eco-friendly cooking and our on-campus garden program. All are welcome!
Art of Wellness
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Nuh Eevaat Garden (located just east of Pioneer Memorial Theatre)
Unwind with us with a peaceful evening of sunset watercolor painting and a guided wellness circle led by the University Counseling Center. Recenter, recharge and connect with nature as you paint and reflect in a serene outdoor setting. Supplies and light snacks provided! All are welcome!
Campus Tree Planting
1- 2 p.m.
Just north of the Campus Store
Get your hands dirty this Earth Month by helping plant three new trees on campus! Facilities Management is seeking volunteers willing to do some heavy lifting, digging, and more to get three trees into the ground. This is a great opportunity to increase tree cover on campus and learn what it means to support a healthy ecosystem. Must have a valid UNID to participate. Please RSVP here.
Repair & Rewear
5- 7 p.m.
Sustainability Office, BUC Room 50
Give your clothes new life! Join us for a learn-to-mend clothing repair event on April 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Sustainability Office, BUC 50. Learn to sew on patches with a simple needle and thread (materials provided!) or grab an iron-on patch to take home. One of our student interns will lead mini sewing workshops throughout the event—perfect for beginners! Let’s extend the life of our clothes and reduce waste together.
EcoFest!
10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Marriott Library Plaza
EcoFest! is your Earth Month celebration! Join sustainability-focused student clubs and campus departments for FREE interactive activities—mend clothes, pot plants, create collaborative art, get a bike tune-up and enjoy sustainable snacks. Whether you stop by for 5 minutes or stay an hour, connect with your campus sustainability community and celebrate our planet!
This year's featured groups:
- Women in Outdoor Leadership Initiative
- Utah Students for Conservation
- Backcountry Squatters
- Vegan Club
- ASUU Sustainability Board
- Campus Bike Shop & TREK
- Bennion Center
- U Safety (bicycle registration)
-SPIN e-scooters
Applied Sustainability Info Fair
12:30- 2 p.m.
Union Den
Discover how sustainability can be integrated into your education and campus! Meet faculty, learn about research opportunities and explore ways to get involved in applied sustainability learning. Ask questions and see how sustainability can shape your college experience.
Sustainable foods cooking demo
1- 2 p.m.
Marriott Library Plaza
Swing by our tent outside the Marriott Library for a sustainable cooking demo with the Sustainability Office and PEAK Health & Fitness! Make your own trail mix, grab a protein ball and learn easy ways to fuel your adventures sustainably. We'll also have info on eco-friendly cooking and our on-campus garden program. All are welcome!
Declutter Day
7 a.m.- 3 p.m.
595 Guardsman Way, Tailgate Lot
Join us for the 2025 University of Utah Declutter Day, an annual event for responsible recycling. Come shred paper documents, find a new home for gently-used furniture, offload your expired and leftover medicines or safely dispose of household e-waste. Participants are also invited to donate items like clothing, books and toys!
Accepted items: Documents for shredding, desktop & laptop computers, printers, batteries, stereos, VCR, DVD, & CD players, books & magazines, sofas, tables & chairs, bicycles, skis & snowboards, toasters, blenders, expired medications, and more.
If you’re not sure whether an item is accepted, check here for a complete list.
Volunteers will be available to help you unload your car, making this a quick and easy stop.
This event is open to the University of Utah community and Salt Lake residents.
Please bring residential items only; business materials will not be accepted.
Protect our waters: Jordan River clean-up
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
9th South River Park (transportation available)