Earth Week +
Celebrate Earth Day and beyond with BU Sustainability and organizations in the BU community.
BU Sustainability will be bringing back our annual Earth Day Festivals from April 20-21! PLUS, events will be happening around Boston during Earth Week and throughout the month of April.
How will you observe Earth Day? Let us know on social media. #BUEarthWeek
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise stated.
BU-Hosted Earth Week Events
Wednesday, April 13
7 – 8 pm at BU Admissions Auditorium
Hosted by Alumni Relations
Tuesday, April 19
BU Sustainability Earth Day App Challenge
10 am Tuesday, April 19 – 6 pm Friday, April 22
Hosted by BU Sustainability
Download the Sustainability@BU app here
Local Vendor Feature – Scraps to Scrumptious
12:00 pm – 1 pm at the George Sherman Union on the Charles River Campus
Hosted by BU Dining
Join Chef Alvin as he turns extra chicken into delicious croquettes, and learn more about BU Dining’s commitment to sustainability.
Wednesday, April 20
BUMC Earth Day Festival
11 am – 2 pm at the Talbot Green on the BU Medical Campus
Hosted by BU Sustainability
Boston University’s annual Earth Day Festival returns for 2022! Connect with groups and departments at BU and in the Boston area dedicated to sustainability and the environment. Find out ways to get involved, learn about bike safety, and more. Sustainability is for everyone, so come to the festival and discover what BU and Boston have to offer.
Local Vendor Feature – Foley Fish
11:00 am – 5 pm at Marciano Commons, Warren Towers, and West Campus Dining Halls on the Charles River Campus
Hosted by BU Dining
Learn about sustainable fishing habits from Foley Fish and enjoy local fish!
Thursday, April 21
CRC Earth Day Festival
11 am – 2 pm at GSU Plaza on the Charles River Campus
Hosted by BU Sustainability
Boston University’s annual Earth Day Festival returns for 2022! Connect with groups and departments at BU and in the Boston area dedicated to sustainability and the environment. Find out ways to get involved, learn about bike safety, and enjoy the Farmer’s Market (Charles River Campus). Sustainability is for everyone, so come to the festival and discover what BU and Boston have to offer.
Local Vendor Feature – Penobscot McCrum
11 am – 5 pm at Marciano Commons, Warren Towers, and West Campus Dining Halls on the Charles River Campus
Hosted by BU Dining
Enjoy local cut fries and classic poutine using Penobscot McCrum potatoes!
Friday, April 22
Local Vendor Feature – Sid Wainer
11 am – 4 pm at the Marciano Commons, Warren Towers, and West Campus Dining Halls on the Charles River Campus
Hosted by BU Dining
Learn about local produce from Sid Wainer and enjoy local apples!
Monday, April 25
Through May 23 at all large residences (West Campus, 1019 Commonwealth Avenue, Student Village, Warren Towers, Hojo, The Towers, Kilachand, Danielsen, Myles Standish, 509 and 518 Park Drive, CELOP)
Hosted by BU Sustainability
In partnership with Goodwill, BU Sustainability will be placing donation bins in the lobbies of all large residence halls, plus additional buildings for students in smaller residences. Bring clothes, shoes, housewares, decor, kitchenware, and small appliances that are in good shape.
Tuesday, April 26
10 am – 1 pm at Kenmore Lot, 549 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
Hosted by BU IS&T Information Security
In partnership with BU Sustainability, BU Information Security is excited to host the Spring Shred & Recycle event from April 26th thru April 28th, 2022. These are open to all faculty, staff, and students to safely & securely dispose of documents –any and all paperwork, especially those papers with personal or sensitive information – and hard drives. You can also recycle batteries, lightbulbs, toner, cords, and electronics.
Through May 23 at all large residences (West Campus, 1019 Commonwealth Avenue, Student Village, Warren Towers, Hojo, The Towers, Kilachand, Danielsen, Myles Standish, 509 and 518 Park Drive, CELOP)
Hosted by BU Sustainability
In partnership with Goodwill, BU Sustainability will be placing donation bins in the lobbies of all large residence halls, plus additional buildings for students in smaller residences. Bring clothes, shoes, housewares, decor, kitchenware, and small appliances that are in good shape.
Wednesday, April 27
10 am – 1 pm at Agganis Arena Lot, 925 Commonwealth Ave (enter on Harry Agganis Way)
Hosted by BU IS&T Information Security
In partnership with BU Sustainability, BU Information Security is excited to host the Spring Shred & Recycle event from April 26th thru April 28th, 2022. These are open to all faculty, staff, and students to safely & securely dispose of documents –any and all paperwork, especially those papers with personal or sensitive information – and hard drives. You can also recycle batteries, lightbulbs, toner, cords, and electronics.
Through May 23 at all large residences (West Campus, 1019 Commonwealth Avenue, Student Village, Warren Towers, Hojo, The Towers, Kilachand, Danielsen, Myles Standish, 509 and 518 Park Drive, CELOP)
Hosted by BU Sustainability
In partnership with Goodwill, BU Sustainability will be placing donation bins in the lobbies of all large residence halls, plus additional buildings for students in smaller residences. Bring clothes, shoes, housewares, decor, kitchenware, and small appliances that are in good shape.
Thursday, April 28
10 am – 1 pm at Talbot Green (in front of the Talbot Building), 45 Stoughton St, Boston, MA 02118
Hosted by BU IS&T Information Security
In partnership with BU Sustainability, BU Information Security is excited to host the Spring Shred & Recycle event from April 26th thru April 28th, 2022. These are open to all faculty, staff, and students to safely & securely dispose of documents –any and all paperwork, especially those papers with personal or sensitive information – and hard drives. You can also recycle batteries, lightbulbs, toner, cords, and electronics.
Through May 23 at all large residences (West Campus, 1019 Commonwealth Avenue, Student Village, Warren Towers, Hojo, The Towers, Kilachand, Danielsen, Myles Standish, 509 and 518 Park Drive, CELOP)
Hosted by BU Sustainability
In partnership with Goodwill, BU Sustainability will be placing donation bins in the lobbies of all large residence halls, plus additional buildings for students in smaller residences. Bring clothes, shoes, housewares, decor, kitchenware, and small appliances that are in good shape.
Friday, April 29
Through May 23 at all large residences (West Campus, 1019 Commonwealth Avenue, Student Village, Warren Towers, Hojo, The Towers, Kilachand, Danielsen, Myles Standish, 509 and 518 Park Drive, CELOP)
Hosted by BU Sustainability
In partnership with Goodwill, BU Sustainability will be placing donation bins in the lobbies of all large residence halls, plus additional buildings for students in smaller residences. Bring clothes, shoes, housewares, decor, kitchenware, and small appliances that are in good shape.
External Earth Week Events
Thursday, April 21
A Livable Commonwealth: Trees as A Public Good
7 pm online
Hosted by Mass Call2Action and Our Revolution Massachusetts Climate Crisis Working Group
Friday, April 22
9:30 am – 1 pm on the corner of Maverick Street & Highland Avenue
Hosted by GreenRoots Chelsea
Saturday, April 23
9:00 am – 1 pm at City Hall (Washington Avenue side)
Hosted by GreenRoots Chelsea
Take part in a citywide clean-up! Free lunch provided. Join this event as part of GreenRoots’ Earth Day Community Events. To register, contact IlianaP@greenrootschelsea.org
9:00 am – 1 pm at Condor St. Urban Wild
Hosted by GreenRoots Chelsea
Take part in a clean-up of East Boston! Join this event as part of GreenRoots’ Earth Day Community Events. To register, contact IlianaP@greenrootschelsea.org
Saturday morning or afternoon in Maverick / Central Square area
Hosted by Tree Eastie, in partnership with Speak for the Trees Boston and other Boston-area organizations.
Sunday, April 24
Sunday morning or afternoon in Maverick / Central Square area
Hosted by Tree Eastie, in partnership with Speak for the Trees Boston and other Boston-area organizations.
Tuesday, April 26
9 am – 12 pm or 12 pm – 3 pm in Maverick / Central Square area
Hosted by Tree Eastie, in partnership with Speak for the Trees Boston and other Boston-area organizations.
Saturday, April 30
9 am – 12 pm or 12 pm – 3 pm at The Rockies on Marginal Street
Hosted by Tree Eastie, in partnership with Speak for the Trees Boston and other Boston-area organizations.