Earth Month Hub

Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, brings together people from across the globe to appreciate our environment and advocate for its protection. The inaugural Earth Day in 1970 galvanized 20 million Americans, leading to pivotal environmental legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act.

At the University of Iowa, students, faculty, and staff have been actively engaged with Earth Day since its inception. On Wednesday, April 22, 1970, they hosted an Earth Day Parade and a Teach-In, which catalyzed the creation of a UI Environmental Curriculum Steering Committee, numerous environmental community organizations, and a variety of pollution reduction initiatives.

Over the years, Earth Day has evolved from a single day of awareness to a month-long celebration.  Join us throughout April to explore and celebrate the impactful work our campus and community does to advance sustainability education, research, and action.

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Earth Month Events

Do you have a sustainability-focused event happening during Earth Month you want us to help promote?  Submit your event and we'll add it to our Earth Month Hub as well as our other Earth Month marketing.

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ONGOING

Promise to the Planet  | Online | Until we've collected 5,000 promises

Sustainability Spring Drive | Basic Needs at IMU | April 16-May 16

Tuesday, April 1

Science on Screen: Weathering With You | FilmScene at The Chauncy | 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 2

Adopt a Water Bottle from Tippie Social Impact Community | West Galleria PBB | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

 

Friday, April 4

Fostering Climate Resilience Together | Iowa City Public Library | 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 5

Earth Expo | Robert A Lee Community Center | 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 10

Q+A with Starbucks' VP of Sustainability | Zoom | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 11

Sustainability Case Competition | Pappajohn Business Building | 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 12

Workers on the Frontlines of a Hotter Planet:  2025 Iowa Labor and Climate Conference | Iowa Memorial Union | 9:00 a.m.

Here with the Tallgrass - Dance Thesis IV concert - Sophia McLaughlin | Hickory Hill Park | 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 13

Earth Day x SONG*LINES | Johnson County Historic Poor Farm | 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, April 14

Leaders in Discovery: Modeling Climate Science and Earth Systems | Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom | 3:30 p.m.

BIO Plant Sale | Biology Building East Lobby | 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15

Paint and Plant with People of Petersen (Petersen Hall Association) | Petersen Lawn | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

BIO Plant Sale | T. Anne Cleary Walkway | 2:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 16

Well Earth : Spices and Sustainability in Business and Agriculture | Iowa City Public Library | 6:00 p.m.

BIO Plant Sale | T. Anne Cleary Walkway | 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 17

Suit Up For Success - Pop Up Thrift Store | Pappajohn Business Building South Galleria | 11:00 a.m.

The Making of Environmental Law in the United States with Richard J. Lazarus | Boyd Law Building | 12:45 p.m.

BIO Plant Sale | Biology Building East Lobby | 4:00 p.m.

Hot Girl Walk Trash Clean Up | Behind Catlett | 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 18

Highway 6 Clean-Up | Meet at Riverfront Crossing Park | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 19

IC Repair (formerly Repair Cafe) | Eastside Recycling Center - 2401 Scott Blvd SE | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Iowa Raptor Project & Spirit Turn 40! | Macbride Nature Recreation Area | 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Day 2025! | Trowbridge Hall | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

EARTH DAY, Tuesday, April 22

Create Sustainable Art Journals | Main Library Learning Commons, Group Area D | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Promise to the Planet + Free Coffee| Tippie West Galleria PBB | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Free Market | Hubbard Park | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Earth Day Crafternoon | Hubbard Park | 4:00 p.m.

The Green Scene with CEREALL Club at Iowa | Kautz Plaza on T. Anne Cleary Walkway | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23

Free Market | Hubbard Park | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 24

Our Water, Our Community | UCC 2520D | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Spring Market Kickoff  | Order Ahead through Field to Family 1051 US-6 E, Pepperwood Plaza | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

ARBOR DAY, Friday, April 25

Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting | Hillcrest Hall | 1:00 p.m. (Volunteers Needed)

Arbor Day Celebration | Iowa City Public Library | 4:00 p.m.

City Nature Challenge | Johnson County | All Day (Volunteers Needed)

Intro to iNaturalist & Mini Bioblitz | Kent Park | 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26

Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting | Hillcrest Hall | 9:00 a.m. (Volunteers Needed)

Neighborhood Energy Blitz | Meet at Lucas Elementary School | 9:00 a.m. - noon and  2:30 - 5:30 p.m. (Volunteers Needed for both shifts)

Trash Crawl with the Environmental Coalition at Iowa | Hubbard Park | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Nature Detectives: Kickoff to the City Nature Challenge | Iowa City Public Library | 1:00 p.m.

Recycled Runway Fashion Show | IMU River Amphitheater | 2:30p.m.

City Nature Challenge | Johnson County | All Day (Volunteers Needed)

Sunday, April 27

Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting | Hillcrest Hall | 1:00 p.m. (Volunteers Needed)

City Nature Challenge | Johnson County | All Day (Volunteers Needed)

Monday, April 28

Bike Commuting 101 Lunch and Learn | S401 Pappajohn Business Building | 12:00-1:00pm

Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting | Hillcrest Hall | 1:00 p.m. (Volunteers Needed)

City Nature Challenge | Johnson County | All Day (Volunteers Needed)

Tuesday, April 29

Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting | Hillcrest Hall | 1:00 p.m. (Volunteers Needed)

Industry Insights: Environment & Sustainability Careers | Online | 2:00 p.m.