Current Events in Sustainability

Explore our upcoming sustainability events here on campus.

Updated 4/15/25

Featured: Student Sustainability Awards 2025

Celebrate your peers and role models in on-campus sustainability at the Student Sustainability Awards on April 28th! Co-hosted by ECO and the Campus Sustainability office, the Sustainability Awards serve as a place to recognize student dedication and achievements in sustainability and environmental fields. Catering and gifts for attendees will be provided, and presentations will run throughout the night. Don’t miss out and RSVP today here. Also, nominate your peers for an award here!

Eco sustainability bullet meeting

On April 23rd, meet with other clubs and organizations at ECO’s Sustainability Bullet Meeting! This is a wonderful opportunity to see what members of the green community on campus have been up to! Each group has the floor for 3 minutes to present and share what they’ve been doing, as well as promote some of their events and activities. Food and networking opportunities are included. All members of our sustainability community are welcome! Please RSVP here!

This event will run 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

oswego County Herping Trip

The Herpetological Society at Cornell is hosting a herping trip in Oswego County on Saturday, April 26th, and you’re invited! This single day herping trip is an excellent opportunity to get outside and do some exploration while also learning more about reptiles and amphibians. This is a fun, low-intensity way to become more involved with the Herpetological Society and wildlife in general.

Want to learn more? Fill out this form to show your interest. Also be sure to join their GroupMe to hear more about these trips!

Keywords: travel, outreach

Compete in the Ecoathletes cup

Want to elevate your sustainability and fitness goals this semester? Enter into the EcoAthletes Cup alongside other student athletes! Compete against 26 other schools to fund a coral restoration project that will help reduce the amount of carbon in our atmosphere. This is a great way to combine your passion for your team and our planet. Instructions on how to sign up are included in the infographic on the right. Get fit and go green!

Keywords: athletes, sports, climate change

EARth day movie night

This Earth Day, join SNRC in the Cornell Cinema to watch the documentary A Thousand Pines. This event will include food and a Q&A with the producer of the film, Noah Osband, following the screening.

Interested? Sign up to attend on Campus Groups (accessed by the QR code)!

CLimate change food fair

Join Mann Library and the students of “Using the Power of Food to Confront Climate Change” for an information fair on Tuesday, April 22nd! From 11:00 - 2:00 pm, different student-led organizations, programs, and departments will discuss and engage with issues around food and farming that relate to our current pattern of climate change. This will involve hands-on exploration and discussion on the impact food has on climate change, and what we can do to continue to enjoy the foods we love sustainably.

The official deadline for table reservations has passed, but send an email to mann-public-ed-prog@cornell.edu if interested.

Keywords: food, climate change, organization

Wildlife Protection project

Looking for an opportunity to take initiative and build organizational skills in a way that contributes to sustainability? Local youth climate activist Zach Schmitt is looking for student collaborators to partner in the development of a youth wildlife protection group in Ithaca. Through a partnership with Roots and Shoots USA and the Jane Goodall Institute, this group aims to educate the community about sustainable land use practices for wildlife, present talks about the role of youth advocacy in protecting wildlife diversity, and fight for more wildlife spaces in parks. Combine your passions for the environment and event planning and reach out to Zach at connectzachschmitt@gmail.com with the subject “Interested in Organizing”. He can also be reached at 607-342-2267.

Keywords: education, outreach, organization

Leed green associate training

Work towards earning a globally recognized sustainability credential right here on campus! Our partner Leading Green will be offering live webinars designed to prepare students to pass the LEED exam. Successful students will become LEED Green Associates who are trained in green building practices and supportive measures for other green projects. Polish your resume with this credential that exhibits your commitment to sustainability!

The live webinars will be streamed on each of the following dates. All times are given in EDT.

1. May 31, 2025: 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Webinars are also available online to be completed at your own pace. Each session is identical.

Keywords: training, education, webinar