Events for the week of April 25th

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  • Week of Sunday, April 25
Earth Day Litter Pickup & Audit

Earth Day Litter Pickup & Audit

April 25, 2021 - 10:00am

Earth Day Litter Clean Up and Audit...

Environmental Brunch Seminar: Judy Joyce - Field of Dreams and the Bear Creek Restoration

April 28, 2021 - 9:30am

This Environmental Brunch Seminar features Judy Joyce from Impact7G.  Her talk will focus on the Field of Dreams and the Bear Creek Restoration....

Garlic Mustard Pull

April 28, 2021 - 9:30am

Garlic Mustard Pull All volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes and heavy pants ( such as jeans). Gloves will be provided. Please check UI Landscape FB page the morning of the Garlic Pull in case there would be a cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Energy Resiliency & Justice Conversation

April 28, 2021 - 12:00pm

Climate change is causing extreme and unpredictable weather events that pose bigger threats to our energy systems. Last August's derecho in Iowa and the recent cold snap in February that impacted various communities in different parts of the country caused prolonged outages, higher utility bills, food and water shortages, and more. Vulnerable populations such as low-income, disabled, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color face disproportionate outcomes as they lack resources to...

Hawkeyes Give Back: Combating Climate Change

April 29, 2021 - 4:00pm

At the University of Iowa, alumni and friends have built a culture of philanthropy that we call Hawkeyes Give Back. This represents a desire to contribute to campus and the world through time, talent, treasure, and ties. Through research, education, and advocacy, Hawkeyes are responding to a growing environmental crisis. Attend this virtual event to hear how UI professors Gregory Carmichael and Jerald Schnoor are giving back to combat climate change. Register Today!

Sustainable Dining Panel

Sustainable Dining Panel

April 30, 2021 - 2:00pm

Representatives from the dining programs of each of Iowa’s three state Universities (UI, UNI, and ISU) and Grinnell College will have a panel discussion on recent advances their programs have made in the domain of local food sourcing, food waste tracking, reduction, and disposal, accessibility to those with dietary restrictions, and/or other sustainable practices. Each representative will then be given time to expand on sustainability and accessibility goals their respective dining program...