Earth Month

Earth Day 2024 Events and Activities

There are so many ways to commemorate Earth Day. From events to solo activities, use this page as your one-stop shop for celebrating Earth Day at IU. Scroll down for ideas on how you can observe Earth Day, and use #iuearthday on Instagram and Facebook to showcase your Earth Month celebrations! 

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Events and Opportunities

'Beyond Zero' Film Screening

April 3 — 7pm
Beyond Zero is a documentary that showcases the sustainability journey of one company, Interface, its leadership, and the impact on innovation and resilience.

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First Thursday

April 4 — 5-8pm
Enjoy the First Thursday festival that will inlcude some Earth Month themed activities. Visit the Integrated Program for the Environment (IPE) and Hilltop Gardens table to plant a starter to take home.

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Colloquium Series: Dr. Pablo Bose

April 5 — 3pm
"Starts and Stops and Constant Change: Climate, Agriculture, and Refugee Resettlement Programs in the US" in the Student Building Room 005.

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GHG Accounting: Scopes 1 & 2

April 10 — 5-7pm
Learn the basics of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting for Scope 1 & 2 and explore the methods for quantifying emissions disclosure.

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Ostrom Memorial Lecture: Dr. Monica White

April 11 — 3-5pm
Lecture title: Freedom Farming: Agriculture Resistance and Institution Building

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Plant Your Ideas

April 12 — 11:30am-12:45pm
Join the Center of Excellence for Women & Technology in exploriong sustainability within the business and tech sector through a picnic and potting plants!

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Campus River Cleanup and Sampling

April 12 — 1-3pm
Volunteers will have the option to help with cleanup of debris, water sampling, and soil sampling along the campus river.

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Women in Conservation Picnic

April 14 — 2-3:30pm
Join the Women in Conservation (WIC) student organization for their first annual community-fostering picnic event.

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Sustainable Futures: Public Health & Sustainability

April 16 — 4:30-5:30pm
Join the Fairbanks School of Public Health for a virtual discussion on sustainability and public health.

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GHG Accounting: Scope 3

April 16 — 5-7pm
Learn the basics of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting for Scope 3 emissions.

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Free Bike Repair Event

April 22 — 12:30-4pm
Head to Dunn Meadow for free bike repairs! Bike will be repaired first-come, first serve.

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Hilltop Garden Earth Day Volunteer Opportunity

April 22 — 1-7:30pm
Volunteer at the Hilltop Garden & Nature Center - choose from four shifts.

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Earth Day Plant Giveaway

April 22 — 3-6pm
Celebrating  Earth Day by receiving a free house plant and learning more about Hilltop Garden & Nature Center.

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Arbor Day Tree Planting

April 26 — 1-4pm
Leave a lasting mark on campus and plant trees to celebrate Arbor Day.

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Preserving Garden Flowers Workshop

April 27 — 10-11:30pm
Learn different methods for preserving plants and flowers.

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ERI Research Symposium & Luncheon

April 30 — 11:30am-2:45pm
Learn about the latest research being conducted by IU faculty in the climate, environment, and sustainability space.

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Sustainability Symposium

April 30 — 3-5pm
Commemorates the work and accomplishments of Sustainability Scholars, sustainability interns, McKinney Climate Fellows, and sustainability researchers.

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Ways you can celebrate the earth this month

Tree Walking Tour

Walk through campus to learn the various tree species on the IU campus using this self-guided tour map. The full tour takes about 1 hour to walk.

Tree Tour

Join a Student Org

Participate in local sustainability-related efforts and gain valuable leadership experience by getting involved in an environmental student organization.

Join

Join the Hoosier Commuter Club

Be rewarded for being a sustainable commuter. You can temporarily suspend your parking pass and become a member of the HCC during fairer weather months.

Learn More

Volunteer at Hilltop Garden

Get your hands dirty and volunteer at the Hilltop Garden. Support and learn hands-on about the cultivation of fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

Volunteer

Go on an [Outdoor] Adventure

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or seeking a relaxing workout in Bloomington’s natural scenery, IU Outdoor Adventures has safe and active events for you to explore.

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Hike the Research + Teaching Preserve

You don't have to go far for a great hike. Visit the Research and Teaching Preserve for many beautiful trails.

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Consider an Environmental Degree

Deepen your interest in environmental issues by pursuing a degree relating to the environment. Unlock your career in sustainability!

Explore Options

Eat a Plant-based Meal

Tasty and nutritous plant-based options are available at all IU Dining locations. 

IU Dining locations

Weave a Basket

Try your hand at basket-weaving, a traditional craft that uses simple and elegant materials— branches and vines. Listen to Indiana basket artist, Vicki Graber, in the IU Traditional Art podcast.

Listen

Eat a Meal Outside

Enjoy the fresh air and eat a meal outdoors. Whether you pack a full picnic or simply take your meal to-go, campus has such lovely scenery to beautify your mealtime.

Campus Beauty

Visit the Bike Hub

Check out the Ballantine Bike Hub! The hub provides indoor space for over 100 bicycles and has two bike repair stations.

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IU Bloomington Sustainability

Office of Sustainability
E-House
704 E. 10th Street
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: 812.855.9195
sustain@iu.edu