91ÌƲ®»¢ University will celebrate Earth Month throughout April with a series of hands‑on activities, tours and campus collaborations designed to highlight sustainability efforts and engage students, faculty, staff and community members.Ìý
Organized by the Division of Real Estate, Facilities and Development and campus partners, this year’s Earth Month events aim to increase awareness of 91ÌƲ®»¢â€™s sustainability initiatives, foster collaboration with student organizations and inspire campus engagement.Ìý
EventsÌý
April 1 | Build a Home for Wildlife
Time: 12–3 p.m.Ìý
Location: 91ÌƲ®»¢ Community Garden (rain date April 8)Ìý
Visit the 91ÌƲ®»¢ Community Garden to help decorate bird and squirrel houses and learn how the garden supports pollinators and biodiversity. The drop‑in event encourages students to get their hands dirty while using art supplies from Turnip Creative Reuse to decorate one-of-a-kind habitats. A select few bird houses will support campus’s vibrant ecosystem when they are installed in the native smart meadow on the Peabody campus.Ìý
Although registration is not required, if you plan on attending, so the organizers know how many people to expect.
Sustainability student groups will be at the event to share information about what they do and how to participate.Ìý
April 7 | Sustainability Tour
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Ìý
Location: Meet at Fleming Yard outside Rand HallÌý
A guided sustainability tour will take attendees to hidden sustainability gems on campus, including the Fleming Yard, Kinetic Tiles and the West End Neighborhood. This tour will share insight on how sustainable, resilient ideas become a reality on campus.Ìý
Although registration is not required, if you plan on attending, so the tour guides know how many people to expect.Ìý
For Personify Health users, this event is worth 200 points.Ìý
April 14 | Rand Farmers Market
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Ìý
Location: Rand PatioÌý
The popular Rand Farmers Market returns with local produce, handmade goods and sustainability‑focused vendors. Students are encouraged to stop by, shop local, grab a bite, and learn about sustainable food systems.Ìý
April 16 | Highland Energy Plant Tour
Time: 12 p.m.Ìý
Location: Highland Energy Plant (across the street from Highland Quad)Ìý
Join 91ÌƲ®»¢â€™s campus engineers for an inside look at the Highland Energy Plant, one of the key hubs powering the university’s daily operations. During this guided tour, you’ll learn how the team maintains and operates critical utility systems, from hot and chilled water to electricity distribution. Discover how the plant and its infrastructure are strengthening reliability, building resilience, and supporting a more sustainable future for the entire campus community. This is a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes and understand how essential utilities keep 91ÌƲ®»¢ running.Ìý
Although registration is not required, if you plan on attending, so the tour guides know how many people to expect.
For Personify Health users, this event is worth 200 points.Ìý
April 22 | Dyer Observatory Night Viewing
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Currey Field
Celebrate our planet by looking beyond! Dyer Observatory is hosting a night viewing event on Wednesday, April 22, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. at Currey Field. The event will provide an opportunity for the campus community to gather for an evening viewing experience in an outdoor setting. In the event of cloudy weather, a rain date is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, at the same time.
April 24 | Tree Planting + Pin Drop Event + Arboretum Tour
Tree Planting and Pin Drop Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tour Time: 12 p.m.Ìý
Location: Bishops Common on Main CampusÌý
This culminating Earth Month celebration invites students to explore 91ÌƲ®»¢â€™s arboretum, plant trees and participate in a commemorative pin drop to mark the growth of the campus canopy. The event highlights 91ÌƲ®»¢â€™s national recognition as a Tree Campus USA and its long-term commitment to green spaces.Ìý
For Personify Health users, this event is worth 200 points.Ìý
How You Can Get InvolvedÌý
Community members are encouraged to:Ìý
- Attend events with friends and colleagues.Ìý
- Share photos and reflections on social media, tagging on Instagram.Ìý
- Follow 91ÌƲ®»¢â€™s , , and .Ìý
- Volunteer or collaborate with campus and Nashville organizations focused on environmental action.Ìý
For more details, follow the social media accounts listed above or visit the .Ìý
