Celebrating Earth Day at UNH
At UNH, we're committed to a better future; sustainability is a core value. Creating a healthy planet, communities and economies is just one piece of sustainability's interconnected puzzle of creating a sustainable and resilient future, and your action matters! You can get involved in a way that's meaningful to you.
Each April, UNH joins people and organizations around the world to celebrate Earth Day, which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Get engaged in local, regional and global initiatives and take action!
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2026 Earth Day events on and around campus
APRIL 4, 18, and May 2, 2026
Friendly to all levels of riders. New routes each ride. Build community and meet new people.
Join us this spring on Saturdays @ 9:30 AM on April 4, April 18, and May 2.
Bring your bike or use a Cat Trax bike! Helmets required. Join the Group Me to reserve a bike and get ride updates.
APRIL 9, 2026
4 – 9 p.m.
MUB 334/336
Free and open to all UNH students & employees.
Amplify your voice with quilt-making – no sewing experience required, just come with your passion! All supplies and refreshments will be provided.
We’ll be joined by Dr. Pam Mischen, founder of the Climate Change Quilt Project. Dr. Mischen is a climate activist, professor of environmental studies, and Chief Sustainability Officer at Binghamton University.
APRIL 29, 2025
5–6 p.m.
HoCo, The Den (2nd floor)
Bring a friend, all UNH students welcome! RSVP Here (Need a meal swipe? Let us know in your RSVP)
Dive into the world of pollinators and their essential role in healthy ecosystems. Create a native seed mix to help support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, turning small actions into meaningful habitat.
May 1, 2026
2-6 p.m.
An annual tradition at UNH, Earth Day Jam Fest is hosted by Organic Garden Club and involves lots of clubs, vendors, speakers, climate education, and live music! Join in and make some noise for the Earth!
APRIL, 2026
Various times &
locations
From pulling invasives to local clean-ups, join UNH Extension's Nature Groupie in April to show your love for planet Earth.
Learn more and find an event near you!
