Earth Month 2025
UNC Charlotte celebrates Earth Month throughout April, leading up to Earth Day on April 22. In 2020, an entire semester, “Earth Semester,” was celebrated to honor the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In 2025, the Office of Sustainability is excited to host more on-campus Earth Month events than ever, including the Earth Day Festival, a Film Series, a Tour Series, and a climate-themed Board Game Night!
For more information about Earth Month, or to suggest an event, email sustainability@charlotte.edu.
For past event examples, see the following announcements: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
EARTH MONTH 2025:
Student Sustainability Summit
Wednesday, March 26, 5pm-7pm. Cone 210
Join the Office of Sustainability and the Student Government Association for a night of learning from campus researchers, student leaders, and Charlotte-based organizations about trees and landscapes at UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte region. Speakers will include Heather Brent (TreesCharlotte) and Dr. Sara Gagne (Chair and Associate Professor of Landscape Ecology at UNC Charlotte).
Earth Month Film Series
Thursday evenings in April 5-7:30pm, Fretwell 121. More details coming soon.
Earth Month Tour Series
Weekday afternoons each week in April, various locations across campus.
Join the Office of Sustainability and campus partners for a series of campus tours highlighting services and services on campus supporting sustainability efforts. Tour topics/locations and registration information coming soon.
Earth Day Festival
Thursday, April 3, 10am – 2pm. Belk Plaza
A celebration of Earth Month featuring on and off-campus organizations focused on environmental stewardship in the Charlotte region.
Schul Forum Community Data Day
Thursday, April 3, 12pm – 5pm. The Dubois Center
Join the Charlotte Urban Institute + Regional Data Trust for a Schul Forum Community Data Day at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Attendees will leave feeling inspired to harness the power of data to better shape the world around them.
Climate-Themed Board Game Night
Friday, April 11, 5pm – 7pm. Norm’s Gameroom.
A night of environmental and climate-themed games to celebrate Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week. Challenge yourself to a game of Catan, strategize in National Park Monopoly, or try something new! Feel free to bring your own (environmental-themed) game and some friends.
Student Garden Day
Friday, April 18, 9am – 3pm. Various campus locations (rain date April 25). Registration information coming soon.
Volunteers will repair, rejuvenate, and plant the volunteer garden areas on campus. Food and refreshments will be provided to volunteers.
Party for the Planet
Tuesday, April 22, 4pm – 7pm, 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.
Wear, Care, Repair: A Clothes Mending Workshop
Wednesday, April 23, 1pm – 3pm, Atkins Library Makerspace – Area 49.
Hosted in partnership with Area 49 Makerspace and the Office of Sustainability, drop by to repair and repurpose your old clothes. Sewing machines, hand sewing materials, buttons, patches, and basic instructions will be provided to help you give new life to your old clothes.
Anything That Rolls
Friday, April 25th, 4pm-6pm, UNC Charlotte Main Light Rail Sation
Join the Campus Sustainability Alliance, Charlotte Green Initiative, Student Government Association, Parking and Transportation Services, LIME, UREC, and the Office of Sustainability for 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.
UNC Charlotte STEAM Expo
Sunday, April 27, Noon – 4pm, Quads near Mebane, CHHS, and SAC.
Join the UNC Charlotte Center for STEM Education for fun and interactive science learning events, including hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, expos, exhibits and performances.
OFF CAMPUS 2025 EARTH MONTH Events:
Charlotte Earth Day
Saturday, April 12, 12pm – 4pm. Independent Picture House (4237 Raleigh St.Charlotte, NC 28213)
Charlotte’s largest annual Earth Day celebration brings together community members to celebrate our environment, engage families with fun educational activities, foster lifelong connections with nature, and connect attendees with environmentally conscious organizations and businesses from the Charlotte area.
Repair Cafe CLT
Saturday, April 19, 12pm – 4pm. Innovation Barn
Enjoy a fun-filled day of fixing things at the Innovation Barn’s Repair Café. This is the perfect place to bring in your broken items and learn how to repair them with the help of skilled volunteers. Whether it’s a wonky toaster or a wobbly chair, they’ve got you covered! So grab your broken treasures and swing by for a day of tinkering and learning.
Treetops & Tombstones: Charlotte’s Super Natural Arboretum
Saturday, April 26 9am – 11am (rain date Sunday, April 27 9am – 11am). Elmwood Cemetery, 264 North Cedar St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Elmwood Cemetery is a center-city gem. But did you know it’s also a certified arboretum? Join City of Charlotte arborists and the cemeteries manager for a fascinating walking tour, where you’ll get tips on how to identify trees and discuss the City of Charlotte’s meticulous stewardship of its iconic tree canopy. You’ll also learn about the historical figures buried at this historic cemetery.
TreeFest
Sat. April 26, 2pm – 5pm, location TBD
Hosted by TreesCharlotte, TreeFest is a free, family-fun tree celebration that includes tree friendly arts and crafts, live music, and food truck. TreesCharlotte will give away tree seedlings and offer their seedling potting station for anyone who would like their tree potted for them.