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.
upcoming
Nature Therapy Walk
Dates: Saturday, June 7 , July 5; 9am – 12pm
Location: UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Join Jennifer Bueno-Hutchens, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) and outdoor horticulturist on staff at UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens, for a relaxing 2.5 to 3 hour stroll through the forest at Van Landingham Glen.
These events are free to UNC Charlotte students, faculty, and staff. Space is limited, registration is required!
Gratitude in the Gardens
Dates: Sunday, June 1, July 6; 3pm – 5pm
Location: UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Join Jennifer Bueno-Hutchens, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) and outdoor horticulturist on staff at UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens, for silent and meditative walks through the botanical gardens.
These events are free to UNC Charlotte students, faculty, and staff. Space is limited, registration is required!
Off Campus Events
National Bike to Work Day
Date: Friday, May 16
Location: Charlotte, NC
May is National Bike Month, a celebration of biking as transportation, recreation, and essential to our well-being and everyday lives. We encourage people and places to find ways to celebrate biking every day in May. In 2025, Bike to Work Week will be celebrated May 12-18, with Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Bike Charlotte Awards
Date: Thursday, May 22, 5pm – 8pm
Location: 1016 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC
Join the City of Charlotte for the 2025 Bike Charlotte Awards Ceremony for Bike Month, featuring ThinkBike, a conversation and documentary viewing of Dutch transportation changes over the years, from car domination to multimodal travel. Winners will be announced for Bike Champion of the Year, Bike-Friendly Business of the Year and the winner of Charlotte’s street sweeping competition. This event is free and open to the public!
past events
Anything That Rolls
Date: Friday, April 25, 4pm – 6pm
Location: UNC Charlotte Main Light Rail Station
Hosted by the Campus Sustainability Alliance, Charlotte Green Initiative, Student Government Association, Parking and Transportation Services, LIME, UREC, and the Office of Sustainability, Anything That Rolls was a group bike and scooter ride across campus! Whether you’re on a bike, skateboard, scooter, rollerblades, or anything else with wheels, this event is all about movement, community, and sustainability.
Swap Til Ya Drop Clothing Swap Shop
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 1pm – 4pm
Location: Belk Plaza
Swap Til Ya Drop is a clothing swap event aimed at promoting sustainable fashion practices by encouraging students to exchange gently used clothing. The event educated participants on the environmental impact of fast fashion and inspired a shift toward more eco-friendly lifestyle choices.
Party for the Planet
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 4pm – 7pm
Location: Belk Plaza
A celebration for the planet! Join student organizations for an evening of fun and various activities centered around environmental sustainability, social and cultural diversity, and health and wellness.