The University of Washington is hosting events to recognize Earth Day, our planet and the environment during the entire Earth Month and beyond. Here is a sampling of the events happening around UW as part of the Earth Day celebration:
Wednesday April 8
2026 Virtual Environmental Career & Networking Fair
Virtual on Handshake, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This event is a collaboration between the University of Washington, Western Washington University, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Davis, Oregon State University, Olympic College, Colorado State University, and is open to all students and alumni. The fair is open to all students and majors. Employers represent all types of industries, as well as all types of job and internship opportunities. For more information on what to expect at a virtual fair, see this resource from the Career & Internship Center.
Friday April 10
Seed ball workshop
UW Farm Mercer Court Clubhouse, 3-5 p.m.
Join the Dirty Dozen and UW Recycling for a native seed ball workshop and help buzz in the spring season! Students are invited to get their hands dirty and craft their very own seed balls. First come, first served - bring your own container and take them home!
Saturday April 11
Garden lovers' public book sale
Center for Urban Horticulture, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Elisabeth C. Miller Library's annual book sale has thousands of gently used books on gardening, plants, ecology and related topics. Enjoy the company of fellow plant lovers while shopping for unique horticultural books. No registration is required for this public sale. There is also a ticketed Opening Night event on Friday, April 10 from 5-8 p.m.
Thursday April 16
U-PASS celebration event
HUB Main Street, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join Transportation Services to celebrate 35 years of U-PASS. Stop by the HUB for free treats, prizes, and more!
Monday April 20
School of Dentistry swap meet
Magnuson Health Sciences E-Court Cafe (E207), 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
The School of Dentistry Climate Action and Sustainability Team is hosting this informal swap meet. This is a perfect time to give you would-be donated items a new life. Bring scrubs, clothes, household items and similar things to share - bring some stuff, get some stuff!
Tuesday April 21
Stormwater stenciling
Join Seattle Public Utilities, UW Sustainability and Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) for a hands-on storm drain stenciling event to raise awareness about water pollution. Help protect local waterways by marking drains and learning how everyday actions impact Lake Washington. Stop by the SPU tent on Red Square to get paint and stenciling supplies, then paint student-designed stencils to raise awareness about reducing pollution that runs into our natural waterways. If you're interested in designing a stencil, stop by the SPU tent on Red Square on April 3 for information.
Earth Week Power Plant Tour
UW Power Plant, 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Go behind the scenes at the University of Washington's Power Plant to learn how energy is generated and distributed across campus. This guided tour offers a unique look at the UW’s infrastructure and sustainability efforts in action. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
Wednesday April 22
Earth Day RSO sustainability mixer
Red Square, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Connect with student organizations and peers at this campus-wide sustainability mixer hosted on Red Square. Explore different RSOs, discover ways to get involved, and build community with others passionate about sustainability.
Friday April 24
Intergenerational dialogues: A workshop for collaborative leadership
The Collaborative Leadership Program at the Puget Sound Institute (UW Tacoma) and UW EarthLab invite UW students to a workshop on collaboration and conflict resolution. The workshop will feature interaction between students and a panel of accomplished leaders who have collaborated on issues like salmon recovery and Puget Sound restoration. Through interactive exercises, case studies, intergenerational dialogues, and small group conversations, students will learn key concepts and develop collaborative leadership skills they can apply to a wide variety of situations. This event is free for all current UW students, no matter your major or home campus. Please commit to attending the full workshop in person.
Tuesday April 28
From Birds to Bees to Wild Lands: Caring for Our Planet, Close to Home
In celebration of Earth Day, the UW Combined Fund Drive invites you to a special Lunch & Learn highlighting local nonprofits dedicated to protecting and preserving our environment. In the spirit of this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, we’re excited to welcome three inspiring organizations making a tangible impact right here in Washington to share how you can help keep our home healthy and green.