Events
Events with a sustainability focus occur year-round. If you have an event idea or wish to collaborate, please email sustainability@charlotte.edu. The most concentrated and coordinated periods are celebrations of Campus Sustainability Month (October) and Earth Month (April).
All upcoming events hosted by the Office of Sustainability are also listed on our Niner Engage page. View additional off-campus community events and opportunities on the Community Opportunities page.
upcoming
Gratitude in the Gardens
Dates: Fridays, June 5th, July 10th, August 7th; 12pm – 2pm
Location: Van Landingham Glen
Join Jennifer Bueno-Hutchens for silent, meditative walks through the Van Landingham Glen. These forest strolls will include meditative prompts around the practice of gratitude. Sessions may include meditative art materials as well. Free for UNC Charlotte Students, faculty and staff (with valid UNC Charlotte ID number).
Nature Therapy Walk
Dates: Saturdays, June 6th, July 11th, August 1st; 9am – 12pm
Location: Van Landingham Glen
Join Jennifer Bueno-Hutchens for a relaxing 2.5 to 3-hour stroll through the forest at Van Landingham Glen. Through a series of invitations, you will have an opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community, and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer. Free for UNC Charlotte students, faculty and staff (with a valid UNC Charlotte ID number).
Gold Rush Family Feud: Sustainability Edition
Date: Thursday, August 27, 4pm – 5pm
Location: Cone 112B
Join the Office of Sustainability for a sustainability-themed family feud as part of Gold Rush Fall 2026! Participants will be split into teams (or “families”) to guess the most popular answers to sustainability-themed questions. You will be assigned a team when you arrive at the event. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Student Sustainability Summit
Date: Saturday, October 17, 1pm – 4pm
Location: Cone 210
Join the Student Government Association, CGI, and the Office of Sustainability for the biannual Student Sustainability Summit! This semester, we’re diving deep into sustainable careers. Connect with campus and community sustainability leaders, and get insider advice from the UNC Charlotte Career Center. Whether you’re looking for internships, networking tips, or long-term career development, this summit is your launchpad.
Off Campus Events
Many groups in the Charlotte region host events and programs throughout the year that are open to anyone interested in getting more involved with sustainability in the community. Community events scheduled for Summer 2026 are listed below. If you are interested in more events and opportunities hosted by community groups, visit the Community Opportunities page.
Bike Month Celebration
Date: Monday, June 8, 4pm – 6pm
Location: Walter G. Byers Elementary School, 1415 Hamilton St. Charlotte, NC , 28206
As Bike Month comes to a close, join the City of Charlotte on June 8 at Walter G. Byers School for a community celebration of bicycling!
This event will also celebrate the completion of the school’s new community traffic garden. In partnership with Trips for Kids Charlotte, the event will feature a kids bike rodeo, free food and refreshments, bike giveaways and raffle prizes, and recognition of the 2026 Bike Month award winners, including Bike-friendly Business, PBLS Mileage Monarch, and Bike Champion.
City of Charlotte Landscape Management: Be a Tree Detective!
Date: Saturday, June 6, 9am – 11am
Location: Tuckaseegee Arboretum & Gardens, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
Charlotte’s trees provide so many benefits to our communities, such as providing clean air and water, reducing erosion, providing shade, reducing energy costs, providing wildlife habitat and a myriad of health benefits. Like humans, sometimes trees don’t make it obvious when they are sick or under stress. But with a little detective work, you can identify common ailments. Join Landscape Management’s City Arborist Group for an educational workshop on common tree issues, how to prevent them and when to call a certified arborist for help.
Sustain Charlotte Discover Charlotte: Plaza Midwood’s Commonwealth
Date: Saturday, June 20, 10am – 12pm
Location: Meet at The Rowe at Commonwealth apartments
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Commonwealth, the new mixed-use development in Plaza Midwood. Hear from neighborhood residents and community planners and discover this model redevelopment and all the things that make it a great example of sustainable urban development. Leaders will highlight the dozens of design decisions that make it such an exciting example of what we need more of in Charlotte – from the street design, the mix of uses, to the parking and more!.
The tour will end in the heart of Plaza Midwood’s business district just in time for the annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas opening ceremony.
Sustain Charlotte Ambassador Training
Date: Thursday, June 24, 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: South Park Regional Library (community room) 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte, NC 28211
Join Sustain Charlotte for a volunteer training to become an ambassador for Sustain Charlotte!
This free training session will last approximately 1.5 hours at the South Park Regional Library’s community room. Volunteers will be guided through an initial staff presentation about the mission and history of Sustain Charlotte and learn about efforts being taken today to generate a healthier, more equitable, and vibrant community. Light dinner provided.
CleanAIRE Academy
The CleanAIRE Academy offers specialized online courses for community leaders, professionals, students, and everyday individuals. Gain actionable insights and the tools to make a real impact, regardless of your background. Current courses include Air Quality 101 and Advocacy in Action, and upcoming classes in 2026 include Air Pollution & Your Health, Environmental Justice, AirKeeper Dashboard, and Community Science & Air Monitoring.