Earth Day is recognized annually on April 22. The University of Washington has participated in Earth Day celebrations since the very first observance in 1970. This year there are events, volunteer opportunities and other ways to recognize Earth Day happening on all three UW campuses, organized by many different groups and units across our university.
Featured events
RSO Sustainability Mixer
April 22, 10am - 2pm
Sustainability-themed RSOs will be tabling on Red Square. Connect with student organizations, discover ways to get involved, and build community with others passionate about sustainability.
Decarbonizing UW
April 22, 10:30 - 11:30amLearn how the UW is working toward decarbonization and about the progress we've made. This will be a virtual presentation - register for the Zoom link.
Stormwater Stenciling
April 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join Seattle Public Utilities, UW Sustainability and HuES for a hands-on storm drain stenciling event to raise awareness about water pollution.
Intergenerational Dialogues
April 24, 10am - 12:30pm
The Collaborative Leadership Program at the Puget Sound Institute and EarthLab invite UW students to a workshop on collaboration and conflict resolution.
Husky Sustainability Awards
The Husky Sustainability Awards recognize individuals or teams at the University of Washington who have made a positive impact on sustainability at the UW. Students, faculty, staff and groups from any UW campus are eligible for the award, and any member of the UW community can submit a nomination.
The 2026 nomination deadline is Friday, April 26.
Other area Earth Day events
Our Earth Month events page includes events happening on the Seattle campus, along with featured events at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma. Follow the links below to see even more events happening at Bothell and Tacoma, as well as community events happening in King County.