{"id":392,"date":"2023-09-20T22:04:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T22:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/?page_id=392"},"modified":"2026-10-01T13:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:46:55","slug":"campus-sustainability-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/campus-sustainability-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus Sustainability Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>October is International Campus Sustainability Month<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0c1b6647f548719a1b8addddf743cb61 wp-block-paragraph\">In October, join the Office of Energy &amp; Sustainability in celebrating some of the exciting sustainability initiatives throughout the District.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Sustainability Month 2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Snow_Cone_2026_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1460 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Snow_Cone_2026_Website_Photo.png 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Snow_Cone_2026_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Snow_Cone_2026_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Snow_Cone_2026_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Snow_Cone_2026_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solar Snow Cone Demos &#8211; Multiple Campuses<\/strong>: Grab a free snow cone by a solar powered blender in a compostable cup and talk with the Office of Energy &amp; Sustainability about ACC\u2019s commitment to renewable energy and Zero Waste! <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>All events will be outdoors from 10:30-12:30 pm<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct. 1 &#8211; <strong>Riverside<\/strong> (Courtyard) &#8211; Renewable Energy Raspados with the <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/latin-american-cultural-center\/\">Latin American Cultural Center &#8220;El Centro&#8221;<\/a> (POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 7 &#8211; <strong>Elgin<\/strong> (Building 1000 Entrance)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 13 &#8211; <strong> Round Rock<\/strong> (Courtyard)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 14 &#8211; <strong> Cypress Creek <\/strong> (Courtyard)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 15 &#8211; <strong>Northridge<\/strong> (Courtyard) <\/li>\n<li>Oct. 19 &#8211; <strong>Hays<\/strong> (Front Courtyard)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 20 &#8211; <strong>Highland<\/strong> (Building 1000 East Entrance) &#8211; with the <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/truth-community-healing-and-transformation-center\/\">Truth, Community Healing, &amp; Transformation Center<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/intersectionalitycenteracc\/\">Intersectionality Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Oct. 22 &#8211; <strong>Rio Grande<\/strong> (Building 1000 West Entrance)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 27 &#8211; <strong>Eastview<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>Oct. 28 &#8211; <strong>San Gabriel<\/strong> (East Patio)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 29 &#8211; <strong>South Austin<\/strong> (Courtyard)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/LEED_Tour_2026_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1461 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/LEED_Tour_2026_Website_Photo.png 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/LEED_Tour_2026_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/LEED_Tour_2026_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/LEED_Tour_2026_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/LEED_Tour_2026_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tour ACC&#8217;s Award-winning Green Buildings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the Green Building Project Manager on various tours through ACC&#8217;s LEED-certified buildings. Sustainability is designed into many aspects of the campus so you&#8217;ll learn about green features around every corner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Recommended to combine the Green Building Tour with the Rooftop Solar Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highland Tour<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScMOROCM6idf60oI5Q6W0aiohSSDj9hUC520tzS6TayMmP3BQ\/viewform?usp=header\">RSVP Here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct. 20th (12:00-12:30) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Gabriel Tour<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd6BhkLMrD7u75snanKbjN5Ag8BkLpltlCT24-lWSuDJ-HhAw\/viewform?usp=dialog\">RSVP Here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct. 28th (12:00-12:30)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Solar_Tour_2026_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1462 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Solar_Tour_2026_Website_Photo.png 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Solar_Tour_2026_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Solar_Tour_2026_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Solar_Tour_2026_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Solar_Tour_2026_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tour the Rooftop Solar Array at the Highland and San Gabriel Campuses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the Energy Conservation Manager up on the roof of the Highland or San Gabriel Campus to learn more about solar and ACC&#8217;s commitment to renewable energy. <em>*The solar tours are limited to ACC students, faculty, and staff over the age of 18 and requires an online RSVP to attend.<\/em> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Recommended to combine the Green Building Tour with the Rooftop Solar Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highland Tour<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScMOROCM6idf60oI5Q6W0aiohSSDj9hUC520tzS6TayMmP3BQ\/viewform?usp=header\">RSVP Here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct. 20th (12:30-1:00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Gabriel Tour<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd6BhkLMrD7u75snanKbjN5Ag8BkLpltlCT24-lWSuDJ-HhAw\/viewform?usp=dialog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd6BhkLMrD7u75snanKbjN5Ag8BkLpltlCT24-lWSuDJ-HhAw\/viewform?usp=dialog\">RSVP Here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct. 28th (12:30-1:00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Volunteer_Farm_2026_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Volunteer_Farm_2026_Website_Photo.png 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Volunteer_Farm_2026_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Volunteer_Farm_2026_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Volunteer_Farm_2026_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Volunteer_Farm_2026_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Volunteer Friday at the Farm &#8211; Every Friday this Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Mothing_2026_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Mothing_2026_Website_Photo.png 1000w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Mothing_2026_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Mothing_2026_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Mothing_2026_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/09\/Mothing_2026_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mothing Citizen Science Events with ACC Biology Department<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;ll help to document the species within the parks and learn from an expert in the field. (<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/austincc.edu\/accbiologycommunityevents\/home\">More information on the ACC Biology webpage<\/a>)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct. 17th &#8211; Mothing at Roy G. Guerrero Park (8:00-10:00 p.m.) &#8211; Meet at the main park entrance<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 23rd &#8211; Mothing at Pease Park (8:00-9:30 p.m.) &#8211; (<a href=\"https:\/\/peasepark.org\/events\/10\/23\/2026\/mothing-at-pease-park\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/peasepark.org\/events\/10\/23\/2026\/mothing-at-pease-park\">RSVP Here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/10\/Garden_Workshop_2026_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1467 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/10\/Garden_Workshop_2026_Website_Photo.png 1000w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/10\/Garden_Workshop_2026_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/10\/Garden_Workshop_2026_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/10\/Garden_Workshop_2026_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/10\/Garden_Workshop_2026_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Texas Master Naturalist Presentation with ACC Library Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join <a href=\"https:\/\/library.austincc.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/library.austincc.edu\/\">ACC Library Services<\/a> and the Balcones Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist program to learn more about ways to get involved in nature. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct. 13th &#8211; Cypress Creek Campus (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) in the Building 1000 Student Lounge area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Save the Green Team calendar to your account to stay up to date on all of the latest projects and events related to sustainability at ACC!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embedpress-embedpress-calendar aligncenter\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 600px;\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?mode=AGENDA&#038;src=austincc.edu_5ljt05k145abl0hlnnpi56smj0%40group.calendar.google.com&#038;ctz=America%2FChicago\"\n                    width=\"600\"\n                    height=\"600\"\n                    frameborder=\"0\"\n                    scrolling=\"no\"\n                    title=\"Campus Sustainability Month\"><br \/>\n            <\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Missed an event? Check out the recordings below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LmpU0PFThiScu_UwUYrmiO4pWVTXRpsj\/view?usp=share_link\">Zero Waste Cooking Demo led by the Culinary Arts Department<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is International Campus Sustainability Month! 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