The UW–Madison Office of Sustainability and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies are launching UW–Madison Earth Fest, a new, campus-wide celebration of environment and sustainability that will run from April 19–26, according to a recent press release. Most events are free and open to the public.
Building on established events that celebrate Earth Day on campus, Earth Fest will feature inclusive, holistic ways to learn about the environment; collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges; and fun, interactive experiences that engage participants with the world.
With the collaborative efforts of over two dozen student organizations, academic centers, and campus units, Earth Fest will offer nearly 50 events to community members. Events will cover a range of topics, including the university’s recently announced environmental sustainability goals.
Events will be held at locations across the UW–Madison campus, including the Lakeshore Nature Preserve and the UW Arboretum. The full schedule — which includes a kick-off celebration with Chancellor Mnookin, a workshop on aquaponics, campus sustainability tours, zero waste workshops, and a talk by Project Drawdown Executive Director Jon Foley — is available on the Earth Fest website.
