Join us for an evening of short films and community conversation exploring movements to protect water, land, and community.

The program will feature a curated selection of short films highlighting water protection movements in the Midwest, and beyond. Following the screenings, Dakota elder and historian Tim Mentz Sr. and Sikowis Nobiss, a Plains Cree/Saulteaux citizen of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan and the founder and executive director of the Great Plains Action Society, will...

Across the globe, Indigenous people who oppose large-scale development projects face harassment, wrongful arrest and prosecution, and, in some cases, lethal violence. In 2024 alone, more than 150 environmental defenders were reportedly killed in circumstances linked to their work against powerful commercial and government interests. Under international human rights law, many “frontline” defenders, who disproportionately come from poor, Indigenous, and rural communities, are recognized as vital...

The Office of Sustainability and the Environment is excited to announce an Alumni Panel event on Friday, April 10th at 3:00 pm in 101 BSCB! The panel will feature alumni from environmental-related programs speaking about their career and educational experiences.

Panelists Include:

Ian Dunbar, Director of Place Management for the Iowa City Downtown District, Studied Environmental Policy and Planning

Mae McDonough, Program Coordinator for the Tippie Social Impact Community, Studied Environmental...

Join us for a relaxing evening by the river celebrating community, the outdoors, and all things sustainability! Students who love being outside are invited to hang out, meet new people, and enjoy simple outdoor fun.

We’ll have:

Snacks on the fire pit

Slacklining

Hammocking

Hacky sack + lawn games

Sustainability‑focused orgs and campus departments

Learn about outdoor programs, environmental opportunities, and ways to get involved, all while relaxing at one of campus’s most beautiful outdoor spots.

Join artist Sandra Sawatzky to embroider your own horse chestnut tree! This same type of tree is part of The Black Gold Tapestry on display at the Stanley Museum of Art and the same tree that Anne Frank looked at out of the annex window while in hiding. Create a beautiful embroidery and visit the Anne Frank Sapling, a descendant of the original tree, on the UI Pentacrest. All materials will be provided by the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI). No experience necessary, but participants must be at least...

Canadian artist, filmmaker, and environmentalist Sandra Sawatzky will be in Iowa City to speak about her monumental 220-foot, hand-embroidered narrative, The Black Gold Tapestry, currently on view at the Stanley Museum of Art.

Sawatzky will share details of the nine-year process behind the creation this intricate masterpiece that traces the global history of oil. UI faculty members, Hope Tucker (Associate Professor, Cinematic Arts) and R. Tyler Priest (Associate Professor, History) will join...

The School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Trowbridge Hall. The day’s events will include hands-on-exhibits and demonstrations about Earth processes, the environment, and policies. Everyone is welcome!

The Sustainability Lecture Series is an interdisciplinary forum of practicing professionals. The conversation will demonstrate real work in land use planning, environmental governance, and climate innovation to help students understand how their future careers can impact sustainability. The panelists cover a broad range of expertise from Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, and Law.

Participants will:

· Understand sustainability as a systems issue

· Recognize the link between land use and climate...

Join us in caring for the Campus Arboretum! Help remove invasive garlic mustard and pick up litter to keep our natural spaces healthy and beautiful. This hands-on event is a great way to support campus sustainability, enjoy time outdoors, and learn more about local ecosystems. The cleanup will take place in the wooded area on the northeast side of the Hancher footbridge.

Please wear closed‑toe shoes and long pants for safety. Gloves will be provided, and no prior experience is needed, just bring...

Details TBD

Join us for the Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting 2.0 as we kick off our project on Arbor Day, Friday, April 24 This exciting initiative aims to plant 2,000 native tree saplings and shrubs using the Miyawaki Method, a technique for densely planting native trees to create bio-diverse and self-sustaining forests.

Getting There:

Planting will take place on the southeast corner of the College of Public Health.

Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation or carpooling.

Newton Road Parking...

Spring is in full bloom in Mother Earth's garden and at the Stanley! Stop by the museum on your day off from school and bring your unique vision to life using a variety of spring themed crafts.

Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-spring-has-sprung/3114203

Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the project at 2 p.m.

School's Out at the Stanley is offered on days when Iowa City Community Schools District has no...

Join us for the Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting 2.0 as we kick off our project on Arbor Day, Friday, April 24 This exciting initiative aims to plant 2,000 native tree saplings and shrubs using the Miyawaki Method, a technique for densely planting native trees to create bio-diverse and self-sustaining forests.

Getting There:

Planting will take place on the southeast corner of the College of Public Health.

Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation or carpooling.

Newton Road Parking...