Join the UCI and greater Orange County community in celebrating Earth Day! There are events all month long, but we will be highlighting specific events around April 20th – 28th. Click on the tabs below to find events around campus and in the area.
Small Space Tomato Growing Workshop & Mental Wellbeing Resource Fair
Join UCI Housing and the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners of Orange County to learn about tomato growing in all spaces, and enjoy a resource fair of mental wellbeing resources on campus and off.
- Saturday, April 13th
- 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Verano Place Community Center (70000 Verano Road, Irvine CA 92697)
- Registration Link
City of Irvine Earth Day
Join the City of Irvine and many community organizations, utilities, and groups to learn about opportunities for getting involved with the environment right here in Irvine! There will be a guided hike, a solar presentation, and a compost demonstration.
- Saturday, April 13th
- 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Quail Hill Community Center (39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine CA)
- More information
Climate Change Conversations
Join the UC Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellows to talk about climate change impacts at UCI and efforts to address decarbonization, resilience, and other efforts. Participants will be provided with food and light refreshments.
- Thursday, April 18th
- 6:30PM – 8:00PM
- G458 Student Center, RISE Suite
- Registration Link
UCI Baseball
The home game for baseball is sponsored by Irvine Ranch Water District and sustainability-focused! Attend to enjoy baseball and hear about sustainability at UCI.
- Friday, April 19th
- 6:00PM – finish
Beach Clean Up with Surfrider North OC
The Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County is hosting a beach cleanup sponsored inside Bolsa Chica State Beach. Volunteers will spread out covering the beach, shoreline, parking lot to search for and collect trash that is left behind, washed ashore, or blown to its location.
- 8:00AM – 12:00PM
- Bolsa Chica State Beach (Huntington Beach, CA)
- Registration Link
Earth Day at the Bay
Join the Newport Bay Conservancy at the Upper Newport Bay for the return of the annual Earth Day Celebration! Join for a free family-friendly day full of hands-on arts and crafts, educational activities, and science discovery. Enjoy live music as you explore Adventure Partners’ booths, take a break for a tasty treat at one of the food trucks, and don’t forget to complete the scavenger hunt for prizes and giveaways!
- 10AM – 4PM
- Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center (2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660)
- Registration link (no need to register, but you can)
UCI Earth Week Kick Off
Join the SRC at the Department of Earth System Science’s Earth Day kick off. There will be multiple tables and activities from organizations on campus.
- 12:00PM – 2:00PM
- Croul Hall
Sustainable Foods Fair
Join UCI Dining and many sustainable food related organizations on campus and off campus at the annual Sustainable Foods Fair! The fair will offer resources, passport system, and more!
- 11:00AM – 2:00PM
- Gateway Plaza
Anteaters in Sustainability Alum Social
Join the Anteaters in Sustainability network to socialize and network with fellows alumni that are interested in sustainability, in sustainability careers, or doing sustainability work within their community.
- 6:00PM – 7:00PM
- Zoom
- Registration link
Dean’s Climate & Energy Lecture
Join the School of Physical Sciences to learn about cutting-edge research and solutions related to climate change and clean energy. The Dean’s Lecture Series features research and solutions related to climate change, energy, health, mathematics, and fundamental science. The annual series offers timely scientific lectures that are free and open to the public.
- 8:30AM – 10:00AM
- UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove (5270 California Avenue 100 Irvine, CA 92617)
- Registration required.
Forging Our Own Path – The Importance of Black Leadership in Environmental and Climate Advocacy
Black people are disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards in their communities. However, studies continue to demonstrate that Black people are intentionally left out of environmental decision-making rooms, perpetuating increased systemic health issues for Black communities. This conversation will explore what it means to center impacted communities in environmental and climate-related decisions.
- Panel – 11:00AM – 12:00PM
- Reception – 12:00PM – 1:00PM
- Registration required.
Beyond Earth Week Banquet
Join the UCI Sustainability community for a celebration of the work that has been done this past year to advance sustainability, and the work that is still to come. This will involve a dinner provided and networking with campus colleagues, peers, and change makers. The banquet will also include the announcement of the 2024 Student Sustainability Awards winners.
- 5:00PM – 7:00PM
- University Club (801 E Peltason Dr, Irvine CA 92617)
- Registration required
Spring Garden Festival, Swap Meet, and Film Screening
Join UCI Housing in a host of activities to celebrate Earth Week 2024. This event will include a Garden Festival, FREECYCLE Swap Meet, and a film screening of Wasted!
- Sustainability Fair & Swap Meet (5:00PM – 7:00PM)
- Documentary Film Screening (7:00PM – 9:00PM)
- Arroyo Vista Lawn (1026 Arroyo Drive, Irvine CA 92617)
- Registration Link
Health & Wellbeing Day
Join UCI BioSci at the 2nd Annual Health & Wellbeing Day, a day dedicated to prioritizing mental health and wellness. Join for a series of engaging activities and insightful discussions aimed at enhancing your overall wellbeing. This event is open to all UCI students, faculty, and staff.
- 10:00AM – 4:30PM
- Humanities Instructional Building 100 & Cross-Cultural Center
- Registration Link