Earth Day Earth Day on April 22 and the subsequent “Earth Month” activities that are occurring on our campus in the coming days provide us all with a rallying point and an opportunity to learn how every individual in every community can make a difference.

April 19, 2024
Morrill Hall sits on the south end of the University of Nevada, Reno quad, a large lawn area surrounded by trees and a walking path.

Earth Day

Earth Day on April 22 and the subsequent “Earth Month” activities that are occurring on our campus in the coming days provide us all with a rallying point and an opportunity to learn how every individual in every community can make a difference.

April 19, 2024

Dear Wolf Pack Family,

Since its inception in 1970 and the birth of the modern environmental movement, Earth Day has been a time to consider the importance of individual actions as well as the collective effort of all people throughout the world in sustaining our planet’s future.

We must continue to advocate for the central role that the scientific community and major research institutions of higher learning such as ours play in understanding and providing the knowledge for solutions for the world’s major environmental challenges. Indeed, we can and must do more in meeting these challenges. Earth Day on April 22 and the subsequent “Earth Month” activities that are occurring on our campus in the coming days provide us all with a rallying point and an opportunity to learn how every individual in every community can make a difference.

Earth Day events

Additional events include:

  • Day of Service on Monday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. hosted by the Graduate Student Association (GSA) and Facility Services. Join GSA in planting flowers in the 15th Street roundabout. Volunteers will be asked to take one-to-two-hour shifts to be in the sunshine and plant flowers that will beautify campus. Volunteers must register for the GSA Day of Service.
  • Earth Day Fest, Planet vs. Plastic, Monday, April 22, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU) Gateway Plaza. The event will include a Farmers Market hosted by Riverside Farmers Market with locally sourced goods, produce and services. Additional booths will include coaster painting, free plants and the chance to win a free bike.
  • Sierra Community Garden Initiative on Monday, April 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sierra Hall Garden Patio. Join the Sierra Hall Leadership Council to learn gardening skills and bring new life to an outdoor campus community space by planning and cultivating foliage and flowers. Supplies and materials will be provided by University Grounds Services.
  • JCSU Thrift Swap on Wednesday, April 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at JCSU Gateway Plaza. Join the Joe for this Thrift Swap event in honor of Earth Day. Bring along gently-used clothing to participate in this swap event.
  • Earth Day weekend at Lake Tahoe, Friday April 19, to Saturday, April 20 at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Students are invited to explore the Lake Tahoe location and greater Lake Tahoe area as well as connect with amazing campus faculty and spend a night in the campus residence halls. Participants must register in advance.
  • Pedal with the Pack on Friday, April 26, from 3:15 to 6 p.m. starting at the JCSU Gateway Plaza. This event brings new and experienced Wolf Pack bike riders together for a fun social ride from the University’s main campus to Mayberry Landing and back. The University Bicycle Working Group will lead the ride at a relaxed pace and can assist with maintenance issues along the way. Participants must RSVP for Pedal with the Pack for Earth Month and are required to bring their own bike and helmet.
  • Nevada Athletics Softball Game on Sunday, April 21, at noon at the Christina M. Hixson Softball Park. Join Nevada Softball in celebration of Earth Day as they take on Boise State. Purchase tickets.

And be on the lookout for a special episode of the Sagebrushers podcast that will be released on Monday, April 22 featuring University Sustainability Manager Phoebe Judge.

Let us all continue to treat every day as Earth Day at our University.

Go Pack!

Sincere regards,

Brian Sandoval
President

April 19, 2024