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, 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, 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.
Family Weekend Guided Bike Ride
Date: Friday, September 25th, 10am – 12pm
Location: Lot 27, behind Harris Alumni House
Join us for a fun and active ride along the Toby Creek/Mallard Creek Greenways! We’ll meet at Lot 27 for an ~8-mile loop in partnership with The Charlotte Re-Cyclery. Please register below so we can plan accordingly. Please see the Route for Bike Ride.
All participants must be age 10 or older. Registration is required, please click here to register.
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 networking opportunities 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.
Pollinator Month Events
Dates: Throughout June, National Pollinator Week 2026 is June 22-28
Locations: Across Charlotte
Did you know that pollinators are more than bees? Other pollinators include butterflies, bats, birds, moths and even beetles! The work they do ensures the plants they pollinate produce the food and medicines we need to survive. The importance of pollinators can’t be overstated! As a designated Bee City USA, the City of Charlotte celebrates Pollinator Month each year with a series of events and activities designed to educate the public about the value of pollinators to our ecosystem.
Sustain Charlotte Ambassador Training
Date: Thursday, June 25, 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.
Opening Season TreesCharlotteTreeAdoption
Date: Saturday, September 26, 8:30am – 11am
Location: 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC
TreesCharlotte is excited to provide their Opening Season TreeAdoption. \All Mecklenburg County residents are invited to come out and get some trees. They will have a mix of species, from small flowering to canopy-building to evergreen screening. There’s something for everybody.
A link to register for trees will be added here on Monday, September 21st, at 10:00 am.
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.