Campus Sustainability Month

Solar Snow Cone Demos – Multiple Campuses: Grab a free snow cone by a solar powered blender in a compostable cup and talk with the Office of Energy & Sustainability about ACC’s commitment to renewable energy and Zero Waste!

All events will be outdoors from 10:30-12:30 pm

• Oct. 1 – Riverside (Courtyard) – Renewable Energy Raspados with the Latin American Cultural Center “El Centro” (POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER)
• Oct. 7 – Elgin (Building 1000 Entrance)
• Oct. 13 – Round Rock (Courtyard)
• Oct. 14 – Cypress Creek (Courtyard)
• Oct. 15 – Northridge (Courtyard)
• Oct. 19 – Hays (Front Courtyard)
• Oct. 20 – Highland (Building 1000 East Entrance) – with the Truth, Community Healing, & Transformation Center and Intersectionality Center
• Oct. 22 – Rio Grande (Building 1000 West Entrance)
• Oct. 27 – Eastview
• Oct. 28 – San Gabriel (East Patio)
• Oct. 29 – South Austin (Courtyard)

Tour ACC’s Award-winning Green Buildings

Join the Green Building Project Manager on various tours through ACC’s LEED-certified buildings. Sustainability is designed into many aspects of the campus so you’ll learn about green features around every corner.

*Recommended to combine the Green Building Tour with the Rooftop Solar Tour

Highland Tour (RSVP Here)

• Oct. 20th (12:00-12:30)

San Gabriel Tour (RSVP Here)

• Oct. 28th (12:00-12:30)

Tour the Rooftop Solar Array at the Highland and San Gabriel Campuses

Join the Energy Conservation Manager up on the roof of the Highland or San Gabriel Campus to learn more about solar and ACC’s commitment to renewable energy. *The solar tours are limited to ACC students, faculty, and staff over the age of 18 and requires an online RSVP to attend.

*Recommended to combine the Green Building Tour with the Rooftop Solar Tour

Highland Tour (RSVP Here)

• Oct. 20th (12:30-1:00)

San Gabriel Tour (RSVP Here)

• Oct. 28th (12:30-1:00)

Volunteer Friday at the Farm – Every Friday this Fall

Join ACC Agricultural Sciences every Friday for a chance to get involved with the Student Farm! The farm gate will be open from 9:00-12:00 for any interested individuals to stop by, tour the farm, and get their hands dirty with a variety of volunteer tasks. The only requirements to join each week is a valid ACC ID, proper sun protection, water, and a mindset of respect and safety at all times. Questions? Contact Matthew Olson, Sustainable Student Farm Manager (matthew.olson@austincc.edu).

Mothing Citizen Science Events with ACC Biology Department

Join Dr. Curtis Eckerman, ACC Biology Department Chair, for a night of citizen science and moth collections at Pease Park and Roy G. Guerrero Park. You’ll help to document the species within the parks and learn from an expert in the field. (More information on the ACC Biology webpage)

• Oct. 17th – Mothing at Roy G. Guerrero Park (8:00-10:00 p.m.) – Meet at the main park entrance
• Oct. 23rd – Mothing at Pease Park (8:00-9:30 p.m.) – (RSVP Here)

Texas Master Naturalist Presentation with ACC Library Services

Join ACC Library Services and the Balcones Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist program to learn more about ways to get involved in nature.

• Oct. 13th – Cypress Creek Campus (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) in the Building 1000 Student Lounge area