Student summit, volunteer events and leadership transition mark UNC Charlotte’s Earth Month

April marked another impactful Earth Month at UNC Charlotte, as students, faculty and staff participated in a full slate of programs focused on environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Student Garden Day brought out 56 volunteers, and Campus Beautification Day engaged 58 volunteers who removed 1,550 pounds of trash and planted 35 trees across campus. The University’s Earth Day Festival hosted 46 organizations, including campus groups, community partners and regional sustainability leaders. In addition, 32 Adopt‑a‑Spot cleanups were completed throughout April.