Earth Week

Earth Week 2025 (April 21-25)

Austin Community College District celebrates Earth Day by engaging students, faculty, and staff in a week of fun-filled sustainability events that highlight the District’s commitment to sustainable practices. All events are FREE and open to ACC students, faculty, and staff.

Thank you for joining Earth Week 2025!

Pre-Party: Keep Austin Beautiful Day, April 12, 2025

Keep Austin Beautiful Day

Pre-party:

Join us for the city-wide cleanup efforts for Keep Austin Beautiful Day!

Sat (4/12) KAB Day with Energy & Sustainability (Near Riverside Campus) 9:00-11:00 519 1/2 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78741 Register Here
Sat (4/12) KAB Day with Student Life (Near Northridge Campus) 9:00-11:00 12017 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX 78759 Register Here *Please register on MySL and Keep Austin Beautiful page
Sat (4/12) KAB Day with Continuing Education (Near Riverside Campus) 9:00-11:00 ACC Riverside Building E Register Here
Sat (4/12) KAB Day, Student-led Site (Near Riverside Campus) 9:00-11:00 1717 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78741, Austin, TX 78741 Register Here

2025 Events by Campus

Don’t forget to check out all of the fun opportunities during the 70+ events happening District-wide throughout the week!

Cypress Creek

All Week Clothing & Book Swap 8:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 1000 Student Commons
All Week Nature Photo Contest 8:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 1000 Student Commons
All Week Self-Guided Campus Cleanup 8:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 2000 Info Desk
All Week Specialty Recycling Collection & Free Table 8:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 2000 Info Desk
Mon (4/21) DIY Bird Feeder with Student Life 10:00-12:00 p.m. Bldg 1000 Student Commons
Mon (4/21) DIY Zero Waste Bath Salts & Sugar Scrub 11:00-1:00 p.m. Bldg 1000 Student Commons
Tue (4/22) DIY Bird Feeder with Student Life 10:00-12:00 p.m. Bldg 1000 Student Commons
Tue (4/22) Potted Plant Bar & Seed Exchange 11:00-1:00 p.m. Bldg 2000 Breezeway (Outddors)
Wed (4/23) DIY Bird Feeder with Student Life 10:00-12:00 p.m. Bldg 1000 Student Commons
Wed (4/23) Discover CYP Walking Tour 2:00-2:30 p.m. Bldg 2000 Info Desk
Thur (4/24) Woodland Fairies Workshop 11:00-1:00 p.m. Bldg 1000 Student Commons

Eastview

Mon (4/21) Discover AACC: Planting Seeds & Community Art Project 11:00-2:00 p.m. African American Cultural Center (AACC), Bldg 2000, Rm. 2133
Tue (4/22) “Beauty in the East” Potted Plant Party with Student Life 11:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 2000, Student Lounge
Wed (4/23) Trees & Mental Health Presentation with Active Minds Student Org 12:00-2:15 p.m. Bldg 2000, Rm 2100 (Commons)
Fri (4/25) Gratitude & Greenery: Employee Event 2:00-4:00 p.m. African American Cultural Center (AACC), Bldg 2000, Rm. 2133

Elgin

Mon (4/21) DIY Bird Feeder Making 10:30-2:30 p.m. Bldg 1000 Commons
Mon (4/21) Guided Earth Walk 11:00-11:30 p.m. Bldg 1000 Commons
Mon (4/21) Agricultural Sciences Farm Stand 1:00-4:00 p.m. Bldg 2000 Farm Stand
Tue (4/22) Guided Earth Walk 11:00-11:30 p.m. Bldg 1000 Commons
Thur (4/24) Volunteer at the Pollinator Garden 10:00-11:30 a.m. Outside of Bldg 1000
Thur (4/24) DIY Seed Ball Making 10:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 1000 Commons
Fri (4/25) Volunteer Friday at the Sustainable Student Farm 9:00-12:00 p.m. ACC Student Sustainable Farm

Hays

Wed (4/23) FM2: Free Meal & Farmers Market x Sustainability Fair 11:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Main Entry

Highland

Mon (4/21) Free Book Swap with Library Services 9:00-12:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Social Staircase (Near Library)
Mon (4/21) Tote Bag Painting & Plastic Free Pledges with AMIGOS Student Org 12:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 2000, Rm 1409
Tue (4/22) Free Book Swap with Library Services 9:00-12:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Social Staircase (Near Library)
Tue (4/22) Sustainability Fair & Opening Reception 11:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 2000, Lower Paseo (Outdoors)
Tue (4/22) Potted Plant Party with Student Life 12:00-3:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Student Life Lounge (2nd floor)
Tue (4/22) DIY T-Shirt Dog Toys with the ACCelerator 12:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator (1st floor)
Tue (4/22) Pot, Plant, & Grow with ATX BIOME Student Org 3:00-6:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Rm 2402
Tue (4/22) Mending & Patch Making Workshop with Fashion Batique Student Org and Fashion Incubator 3:30-6:00 p.m. Bldg 4000, Rm 1210 (Inside the Fashion Design Lab)
Wed (4/23) Free Book Swap with Library Services 9:00-12:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Social Staircase (Near Library)
Wed (4/23) Food Waste Prevention & DIY Food Reminder Magnets 5:00-5:45 p.m. Bldg 1000, Rm 2219
Thur (4/24) Free Book Swap with Library Services 9:00-12:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Social Staircase (Near Library)
Thur (4/24) DIY Seed Ball Making with the ACCelerator 11:00-1:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator (1st floor)
Thur (4/24) Discover TRHT: Healing for the Earth 12:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 4000, Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center
Thur (4/24) Trees & Mental Health Presentation by Active Minds Student Org CANCELLED Bldg 1000, Rm 2350, Welcome Center
Thur (4/24) “The Biggest Event” Astronomy Club Presentation 5:00 -7:30 p.m. Bldg 1000, Rm 2202
Fri (4/25) Potted Plant Party with Adult Education 9:00-10:00 a.m. Bldg 1000, Rm 2219

Northridge

Fri (4/18) Trail Cleanup & Zero Waste Lunch with AAPI Cultural Center
RSVP Required
9:00-1:00 a.m. Asian American & Pacific Islander Cultural Center, Portable 4
Wed (4/23) Potted Plant Party with Student Life 9:00-11:00 a.m. Bldg 1000, Student Commons
Fri (4/25) Meditation Stone Painting with the NeuroBats Student Org 2:00-4:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Breezeway (Outdoor Patio)

Rio Grande

All Week Sustainability Scavenger Hunt in the ACCelerator 8:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Mon (4/21) Sustainability Information Tabling with the ACCelerator 1:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Tue (4/22) Bird Feeder Making & Canvas Painting with Student Life 9:00-4:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Student Life Lounge
Tue (4/22) DIY Bee Drinking Fountains with Library Services 9:00-12:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Rm 1103 Multipurpose Room
Tue (4/22) Potted Plant Party in the ACCelerator 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Tue (4/22) Sustainability Information Tabling with the ACCelerator 1:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Wed (4/23) Bird Feeder Making & Canvas Painting with Student Life 9:00-4:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Student Life Lounge
Wed (4/23) DIY Bee Drinking Fountains with Library Services 11:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Library Conference Room
Wed (4/23) Potted Plant Party in the ACCelerator 11:30-1:30 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Thur (4/24) Trees & Mental Health Presentation with Active Minds Student Org 11:30-1:30 p.m. Bldg 1000, Rm 1102

Riverside

Mon (4/21) Potted Plant Party with Student Life 1:00-3:00 p.m. Bldg G, Rm 8129 (Student Life Lounge)
Wed (4/23) DIY Bird Feeder Making with Student Affairs 10:00-3:00 p.m. Bldg G, Rm 8129 (Student Life Lounge)
Wed (4/23) Discover El Centro: Movement for the Earth Hike & Cleanup 1:00-4:00 p.m. Bldg G, El Centro

Round Rock

Mon (4/21) Potted Plant Party in the ACCelerator 1:00-3:00 p.m. Bldg 8000, ACCelerator
Tues (4/22) DIY Seed Ball Making with the ACCelerator 1:00-3:00 p.m. Bldg 8000, ACCelerator
Wed (4/23) Potted Plant Party in the ACCelerator 1:00-3:00 p.m. Bldg 8000, ACCelerator
Thur (4/24) DIY Seed Ball Making with the ACCelerator 1:00-3:00 p.m. Bldg 8000, ACCelerator

San Gabriel

Mon – Thur “The Green Exchange” Clothing Swap with Student Life 10:00-3:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Multipurpose Room
Mon (4/21) Documentary Screening of “Jane’s Journey” in the ACCelerator 8:00-5:30 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Mon (4/21) Potted Plant Party in the ACCelerator 10:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Tue (4/22) Documentary Screening of “Jane’s Journey” in the ACCelerator 8:00-5:30 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Tue (4/22) Potted Plant Party in the ACCelerator 10:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Wed (4/23) Documentary Screening of “Bag It” in the ACCelerator 8:00-5:30 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Wed (4/23) Seed Ball Making in the ACCelerator 10:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Thur (4/24) Documentary Screening of “Bag It” in the ACCelerator 8:00-5:30 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator
Thur (4/24) Seed Ball Making in SGC ACCelerator 10:00-5:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, ACCelerator

South Austin

Tue (4/22) Potted Plant Party with Student Life 10:00-2:00 p.m. Bldg 1000, Room 1130 Multipurpose Room
Wed (4/23) Documentary Screening of “Join or Die” 9:00-11:30 a.m. Bldg 1000, Room 1130 Multipurpose Room

Virtual

COMING SOON

2025 Cultural Center Showcase Events

The Office of Belonging & Purpose (OBP) at Austin Community College is dedicated to cultivating an engaging and collaborative campus environment, where every student feels accepted, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Join the Office of Belonging & Purpose and Office of Energy & Sustainability for a series of events featuring each of the ACC Cultural Centers.

Earth Week Cultural Centers Showcase Events

NATURE TRAIL CLEANUP & ZERO-WASTE LUNCH

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Center at ACC is hosting a Nature Trail Cleanup & Zero-Waste Lunch to celebrate Earth Week. Come join us as we hike and help clean up the Walnut Creek trail near ACC Northridge.

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Northridge Campus, Asian American & Pacific Islander Cultural Center, Portable 4


PLANTING SEEDS & COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

Join us at the African American Cultural Center at ACC’s Eastview Campus for a collaborative planting activity symbolizing growth and legacy. Also explore an exhibit highlighting African American contributions to sustainability and equity.

Date: Monday, April 21, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Eastview Campus, African American Cultural Center, Building 2000, Room 2133


MOVEMENT FOR THE EARTH: HIKE & CLEANUP

Enjoy a group hike with the Latin American Cultural Center (El Centro), exploring Latin American perspectives on environmental justice. Don’t miss the art showcase featuring powerful works by Latin American artists addressing climate and community impact.

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Riverside Campus, Latin American Cultural Center, Building G, Room 9143


HEALING FOR THE EARTH

Explore the connection between racial healing and sustainable communities in the Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation Center (TRHT). The event features Echoes of the Earth, an interactive activity where participants write affirmations and commitments on biodegradable paper to be planted. A closing circle will center community commitments to sustainability and justice.

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Time: 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Highland Campus, Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center, Building 4000, Room 4.2205


GRATITUDE & GREENERY: A GATHERING OF GROWTH

An appreciation event during ACC’s Employee Wellness Festival honoring faculty and staff for their contributions to sustainability and student success. Activities include Letters to the Future, where employee participants write reflections envisioning the future of sustainability at ACC, to be revisited next Earth Week. Enjoy coffee and tea at Zero Waste Stations and take part in a SWAG Swap promoting reuse and community sharing.

Date: Friday, April 25, 2025

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Eastview Campus, African American Cultural Center, Building 2000, Room 2133

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Previous Earth Week Celebrations

Missed the most recent Earth Week? Check out photo albums from previous celebrations and recordings from presentations:

Follow us to check out more Earth Week content and tag us at #sustainableACC and #EarthWeekACC on Instagram and Facebook

Want to get involved with sustainability at ACC? Join your Campus Green Team!


Hosting an Earth Week Event

Interested students, faculty, and staff can add events to the District-wide calendar of events by submitting an event request to the Office of Energy & Sustainability.

Looking for event ideas? Check out the Earth Week Event Ideas List!

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