{"id":31,"date":"2023-02-13T17:05:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T17:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:32:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:32:04","slug":"earth-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/earth-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Earth Week 2026 (April 20-24)<\/h1>\n

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\u2019s commitment to sustainable practices. All events are FREE and open to ACC students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n

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Pre-Party: Keep Austin Beautiful Day, April 18, 2026<\/h2>\n
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Keep Austin Beautiful Day (Click to Register)<\/a><\/p>

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Pre-party:<\/p>\n

Join us for the city-wide cleanup efforts for Keep Austin Beautiful Day<\/a>! <\/p>\n

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Sat (4\/18)<\/td>\nKAB Day with Energy & Sustainability<\/a><\/em> (Near Riverside Campus)<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n9:00-11:00<\/td>\n519 1\/2 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78741<\/td>\nRegister Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat (4\/18)<\/td>\nKAB Day with Student Life<\/a><\/em> (Near Northridge Campus)<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n9:00-11:00<\/td>\n12017 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX 78759<\/td>\nRegister Here<\/a> *Please register on MySL and Keep Austin Beautiful page<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat (4\/18)<\/td>\nKAB Day with Continuing Education<\/a> (Near Riverside Campus)<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n9:00-11:00<\/td>\nACC Riverside Building E<\/td>\nRegister Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat (4\/18)<\/td>\nKAB Day Site with the Social Work Dept. (Near Highland Campus)<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n9:00-11:00<\/td>\nACC Highland, Bldg 1000 West Entrance<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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2026 Events by Campus<\/h2>\n

Don’t forget to check out all of the fun opportunities during the 50+ events happening District-wide throughout the week!<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cypress Creek<\/a><\/p>

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All Week<\/td>\nNature Photo Contest<\/em><\/td>\n8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000 Lounge<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All Week<\/td>\nLending Library Box<\/em><\/td>\n8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000 Lounge<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All Week<\/td>\nSustainability Bingo<\/em><\/td>\n8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000 Information Desk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All Week<\/td>\nGuess the Cost Game<\/em><\/td>\n8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.<\/td>\nThroughout Campus (QR codes)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All Week<\/td>\nClothing Swap<\/em><\/td>\n8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000 Lounge<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mon (4\/20)<\/td>\nExplore the Seed Saver Exchange Box<\/em><\/td>\n10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000 Breezeway<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nStep Into the Sun: Our Life Source with ACC Libraries<\/a> and Physics Department<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Multipurpose Room<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nUpcycling Craft Activity<\/em><\/td>\n10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000 Lounge<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nStep Into the Sun: Our Life Source with ACC Libraries<\/a> and Physics Department<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Multipurpose Room<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nUpcycling Craft Activity<\/em><\/td>\n10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000 Lounge<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\nDIY Zero Waste Laundry Detergent<\/td>\n10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000 Lounge<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\nGreen Exhange: Free Thrift Event<\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Multipurpose Room<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri (4\/24)<\/td>\nCampus-wide Trash Pickup<\/em><\/td>\n10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000 Information Desk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri (4\/24)<\/td>\nCampus-wide Trash Pickup<\/em><\/td>\n2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000 Information Desk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Eastview<\/a><\/p>

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Mon (4\/20)<\/td>\n“Beauty in the East” Potted Plant Party with Student Life<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 8000, 8500 Hallway<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\nGlow and Grow & Zero Waste Lunch<\/em> in the African American Cultural Center<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000, African American Cultural Center, Rm 2125<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri (4\/24)<\/td>\nEmployee Wellness Festival & Swag Swap<\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000 Courtyard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri (4\/24)<\/td>\nHealthy Planet, Healthy Hearts Blood Pressure Screening with ACC RN-to-BSN<\/a> students<\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 3000, Rm 3202<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Elgin<\/a><\/p>

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Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nDIY Bird Feeder Making<\/em><\/td>\n10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Main Entrance<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nFree Clothing Swap<\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Student Commons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nVolunteer in the Pollinator Garden w\/Agricultural Sciences<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Pollinator Garden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\n“Love in Action” Potted Plant Party with Student Life<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Student Commons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\nFree Clothing Swap<\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Student Commons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\nKindness ROCKS Painting Event<\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Rm 1178<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Highland<\/a><\/p>

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Mon (4\/20)<\/td>\nGlow, Grow, and Heal & Zero Waste Lunch at TCHT<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 4000, TCHT Center, Rm 4.2205.05<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\n“Planting the Seeds for a Green Career” Panel with Career & Life Design Services<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000, Make It Center, Rm 2.2429.90<\/a>
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Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nHighland Library Annual Book Swap Event<\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000, Paseo <\/a>(Near the Presentation Hall)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nEarth Day Fair & Student Panel<\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000, Presentation Hall<\/a> & Paseo (Outdoors), Rm 1550<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nHealthy Planet, Healthy Hearts Blood Pressure Screening with ACC RN-to-BSN<\/a> students<\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 2000, Rm 1410<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nMending Workshop & Reuse Project Display<\/em><\/td>\n12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 4000 Rotunda<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\nPotted Plant Party with Adult Education<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Rm 1422<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Northridge<\/a><\/p>

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Fri (4\/17)<\/td>\nTrail Cleanup & Zero Waste Lunch with the Asian American & Pacific Islander Cultural Center<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\nAAPI Center, Portable Bldg #4<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nPotted Plant Party with Student Life<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Student Commons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri (4\/24)<\/td>\nEarth Week Rock Garden with the NeuroBats of ACCess Autism<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000 Breezeway<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Rio Grande<\/a><\/p>

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Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\n“Love in Action” Potted Plant Party with Student Life<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Multipurpose Atrium<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nCollaborative Compostable Art Project with the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, ACCelerator, Rm 1101<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nDig In! Make Your Own Edible Earth Cup with the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, ACCelerator, Rm 1101<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Riverside<\/a><\/p>

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Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nMovement for the Earth, Hike, Cleanup, and Soccer with El Centro<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg G, El Centro, Rm 9143<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Round Rock<\/a><\/p>

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Mon (4\/20)<\/td>\nPotted Plant Party in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 8000, ACCelerator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nPotted Plant Party in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 8000, ACCelerator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nSeed Ball Making in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 8000, ACCelerator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\nSeed Ball Making in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 8000, ACCelerator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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San Gabriel<\/a><\/p>

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Mon (4\/20)<\/td>\nDIY Dog Toy Making in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, ACCelerator, Rm 1100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mon (4\/20)<\/td>\nGreen Exchange (Free Thrift and Gift) with Student Life<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Multipurpose Room, Rm 1125<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nDocumentary Screening: Plastic Planet in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, ACCelerator, Rm 1100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nGreen Exchange (Free Thrift and Gift) with Student Life<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Multipurpose Room, Rm 1125<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue (4\/21)<\/td>\nSeed Ball Making in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, ACCelerator, Rm 1100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nDocumentary Screening: Chasing Coral in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, ACCelerator, Rm 1100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nGreen Exchange (Free Thrift and Gift) with Student Life<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Multipurpose Room, Rm 1125<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nPotted Plant Party in the ACCelerator<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, ACCelerator, Rm 1100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thu (4\/23)<\/td>\nGreen Exchange (Free Thrift and Gift) with Student Life<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\nBldg 1000, Multipurpose Room, Rm 1125<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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South Austin<\/a><\/p>

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Wed (4\/22)<\/td>\nCampus-wide Earth Day Jubilee<\/em><\/td>\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\nOutdoor Courtyard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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2026 Cultural Center Showcase Events<\/h2>\n
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The Office of Belonging & Purpose<\/a> (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. <\/p>\n

Join the Office of Belonging & Purpose and Office of Energy & Sustainability for a series of events featuring each of the ACC Belonging Centers<\/a> and their work as it relates to social sustainability.<\/p>\n

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Earth Week Cultural Centers Showcase Events<\/a><\/p>

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Nature Trail Cleanup & Zero Waste Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Center<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Friday, April 18, 2025<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> ACC Northridge Campus, Asian American & Pacific Islander Cultural Center, Portable 4<\/a><\/p>\n

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Glow, Grow, and Heal & Zero Waste Lunch<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the connection between community healing and sustainable communities in the Truth, Community Healing, & Transformation Center<\/a> (TCHT). The event features an interactive activity where participants write affirmations and commitments on biodegradable paper to be planted. Participants are invited to join for a Zero Waste lunch and discussion.<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Monday, April 20th<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11:00 to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> ACC Highland Campus, Truth, Community Healing & Transformation Center, Building 4000, Room 4.2205<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Earth Week Kick-Back: Hike & Soccer Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy a group hike with the Latin American Cultural Center (El Centro)<\/a>, exploring Latin American perspectives on environmental justice. Following the hike, a Zero Waste lunch will be served in the park with an optional soccer game.<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Tuesday, April 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>10:00 to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> ACC Riverside Campus, Latin American Cultural Center, Building G, Room 9143<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Glow & Grow, and Zero Waste Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us at the African American Cultural Center<\/a> at ACC\u2019s Eastview Campus for a collaborative planting activity symbolizing growth and legacy. Participants are invited to join for a Zero Waste lunch throughout. <\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Thursday, April 23, 2026<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> ACC Eastview Campus, African American Cultural Center<\/a>, Building 2000, Room 2133<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Employee Swag Swap<\/strong><\/p>\n

An appreciation event during ACC’s Employee Wellness Festival<\/a> honoring faculty and staff for their contributions to sustainability and student success. Employees are invited to bring gently-used t-shirts and other ACC swag to swap with other employees from across the college throughout the Employee Wellness Festival.<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Friday, April 24, 2026<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11:00 to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> ACC Eastview Campus, African American Cultural Center, Building 2000, Room 2133<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Save the Full Calendar<\/h3>\n
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