Happy Earth Month, Panthers!
Take sustainable action both on campus and at home by learning valuable skills during Earth Month! Explore programs aimed at sustainable transit, food systems, circular economics, and more. Plus, take advantage of the fun events and free stuff before summer break!
Read on to learn about Pitt’s many events, opportunities, and resources that will make your Earth Month special.
Wednesday, April 1 @ 10 am – 2 pm | WPU Lawn
The Sustainable Economic Growth Coalition will host a tabling event on the WPU Lawn to connect students with on- and off-campus resources available to them. Stop by to learn more about what the University offers.
Thursday, April 2 @ 8:30 – 9:30 pm | William Pitt Union, Room 510
Join the Student Office of Sustainability for the April First Thursday. Here, you can hear from our fantastic Affiliate Organizations, get involved in campus sustainability, and enjoy the community of fellow environmental stewards! Pizza, snacks, and OCC will be provided!
Friday, April 3 @ 1:30 – 4 pm | Salk Hall, 456
The Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences is excited to host the first Health Sciences Sustainability Film Festival on April 3, 2026! This event is open to anyone in the Pitt community interested in sustainability in the health sciences.
Friday, April 3 @ 12 – 2 pm | William Pitt Union, Dining Room A and B
The Mascaro Center Environmental Discourse Research Cluster focuses on the creative, critical, curatorial, communicative, and civic dimensions of sustainability research and challenges. This is the penultimate event in the series and will focus on Persuasion.
Wednesday, April 8 @ 10 am – 2 pm | William Pitt Union: Lower Lounge, Patio, and Lounge
Join the Student Office of Sustainability for its third annual Eco Artisans Exhibit to promote environmental awareness through art. Featuring audio art, visual art, video art, and more, the pieces will focus on sustainability and environmental justice and use sustainably sourced or reused materials. Plus, see the work completed by Pitt’s Quilting for a Cause chapter.
Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10 | Hill District, Hazelwood, Homewood
The 2026 Environmental Summit moves beyond documenting environmental harm toward implementation, bridging science and on-the-ground reality so that justice and healing become lived experiences across our region. Convening in the Hill District, Hazelwood, and Homewood, the summit is rooted in communities where implementation matters most, centering our three pillars: Science, Justice, and Healing.
Wednesday, April 8, 15, 22 @ 1 – 2 pm | Bike Cave
Do you want to learn how to ride a bike? Join League Certified Instructors in learning how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bike while properly fitting a helmet. Most people learn to ride in one session, but there is a four week program to help you develop all the skills to ride confidently around the city! Each week will build upon progress made in earlier sessions.
Saturday, April 11 @ 8 am – 2 pm | Hazelwood, Homewood, Hill District, Oakland
Volunteer in Pitt's neighboring communities, including Homewood, Hill District, Hazelwood, and Oakland, while learning about the University's commitment to its neighbors and exploring Pitt's Community Engagement Centers. Register by April 3 at pi.tt/neighbor26.
Tuesday, April 14 @ 4 – 5:30 pm | The Understory (Cathedral of Learning B-50)
Learn how to make your own wallet, keychain, or tote bag out of repurposed vinyl banners! Vinyl is a sturdy material, and Pitt has lots of it due to the banners displayed on campus for events. Join the Center for Creativity to rework old vinyl banners into a sturdy wallet, keychain, or tote bag!
Tuesday, April 14 @ 11 am – 1 pm | WPU Ballroom (Oakland)
Wednesday, April 15 @ 11 am – 1 pm | Hempfield Room (Greensburg)
Thursday, April 16 @ 11 am – 1 pm | University Room (Bradford)
Join Supra and ODP in celebration of Earth Month on three campuses this year. You’ll hear from some of our top office product suppliers, eat lunch, and of course fill up on product samples. The Office of Sustainability and Pitt Purchasing Teams will also be there.
Wednesday, April 15
Join the the Student Office of Sustainability on April 15th to destress before finals with snacks, art, and community! & to learn how you can save energy as the seasons begins to change!
Thursday, April 16 | Dining Halls
Want to be less wasteful about food? Pitt Eats is hosting a food waste audit & food waste minimization demos in your own dining halls! Attend to explore how you can appreciate your food more.
Thursday, April 16 @ 12 pm & 4 pm | Cathedral of Learning Lawn
Join us for a guided spring walk around campus led by Tree Pittsburgh to explore the vibrant seasonal changes in our trees! Discover what trees are in bloom and identify the buds of spring. This interactive walk is perfect for nature enthusiasts—come enjoy the spring air and deepen your appreciation for the trees around you!
Thursday, April 16 @ 1 – 6 pm (drop-in) | Text & context Lab (Hillman 310)
Inspired after your Tree Trek? Bring a leaf from your trek to the Text & conText lab for leaf monoprinting anytime from 1 – 6 pm! Using just ink and a Gelli plate, learn to create vibrant, unique art that highlights the textures and organic shapes of leaves and other natural elements.
Thursday, April 16 @ 3 – 4 pm | Cathedral of Learning, 144
Join us for a talk about the key role trees play in social determinants of health. Did you know that people who live in neighborhoods with more trees report significantly fewer health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, and have higher perceived health? Enjoy an hour with Dr. Isabela Angelelli as she discusses the importance of trees to our health.
Thursday, April 16 @ 5 – 8 pm | WPU Lower Lounge, Patio, and Lawns
Join us to enjoy a carnival-style celebration with games and activities to recognize students who attended Day of Service! These students will receive badges for their work. There will also be opportunities for tabling.
Saturday, April 18 @ 10 am – 2 pm | Various Locations
Join Off-Campus Student Services for a Move Out Clean Out Yard Sale to make some money while cleaning out your room or apartment. Sell your items in your front yard or communal space and price your own items. Click here to be included in the official Yard Sale map.
Tuesday, April 21 @ 11 am & 1 pm | University Club
Join Pitt Eats for a free teaching kitchen session at the University Club on April 21! Choose from a salad jar workshop or a fresh pesto and pasta class. Spots are limited, and participants will receive free Pitt merch.
Tuesday, April 21 @ 4 – 6 pm | UClub Gold Room and Terrace
Want to get your hands dirty? Attend the Green Speakeasy and herb planting event! Come for the environmental discourse panel discussion (4 – 5 pm) and stay for the herb planting and free plant-based foods (5 – 6 pm)! This event is open to the public.
Wednesday, April 22 @ 1 – 4 pm | Plant2Plate Garden
Plant2Plate, Food Recovery Heroes, and Student Office of Sustainability invite you to join us in the Oakland Avenue Plant2Plant garden for our Second Annual Seed2Supper and Back Again event. We will be exploring the role and process of food, from seed to supper, and back to the soil. Join us for delicious food, sowing seeds, garden art, composting, and more. See you in the garden!
Friday, April 24 @ 9 am – 3 pm | William Pitt Union, 1st Floor (Lower Lounge, Kurtzman Room, Assembly Room, Ballroom)
Each spring, the University of Pittsburgh brings together the campus community for a celebration of sustainability: the Pitt Sustainability Awards and Spring Student Sustainability Symposium. The combined event recognizes faculty, staff, students, and groups for outstanding contributions to campus sustainability while showcasing student research and projects, presentations, and tabling from campus and community organizations.
Wednesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 3 | Various Campus Locations
Move Out Clean Out (formerly “Clutter for a Cause”) will occur during finals week and move-out from April 29 through May 2, 2026. Donate your unwanted but still useful dorm essentials during move-out and keep valuable materials out of landfills and in use. New this year – interested shoppers can purchase donated items on-the-spot at affordable prices during open hours at the Schenley Quad Tent. Ask a Move Out Clean Out staff member or volunteer for more information. Want to help make this event happen? Sign up to volunteer here.
