Celebrating Earth Month at Georgia Tech

April is Earth Month at Georgia Tech. Coordinated by the Office of Sustainability and organized by partners across campus, Earth Month extends the Institute's observance of Earth Day on April 22 by showcasing campus sustainability efforts and providing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to learn and engage throughout the month. Campus organizations are encouraged to share and promote their sustainability-focused events via the Earth Month event form.

Featured Event: Earth Day Sustainable Org Fair and Celebration

Wednesday, April 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design

The Kendeda Building's patio and atrium on Wednesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature and celebrate sustainability efforts across the Georgia Tech community. From student organizations to campus operations departments like Environmental Health & Safety, Custodial green cleaning, and Landscape Services earth-friendly practices, community efforts are shared and supported.

Sign up here to table.

Earth Month Events

STEM Activity Kit Assembly
Thursday, April 2, 7 - 8 p.m.
Room 154, Skiles Building

Join the Little Einsteins Organization in assembling STEM activity kits to share with students at the Fulton County Libraries.

• Contact: Little Einsteins Organization

• Register here.
  

Community Garden Workday
Friday, April 3, 9 - 11 a.m. (Repeats every Friday)
Community Garden, Instructional Center Lawn

• Learn about the library.
  

Shirley Clarke Franklin Park Cleanup
Saturday, April 4, 1 - 3 p.m.
Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, 1660 Johnson Road NW, Atlanta

Join the Center for Student Engagement and Georgia Tech Athletics at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park to help preserve and beautify the landscape.

• Contacts: Center for Student Engagement and Georgia Tech Athletics

• Register here.
  

Energy Chat: Southwire
Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Suite 440, Southwire Spark

Experts from Southwire will talk about Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Renewable Energy Integration and provide an overview of BESS fundamentals, key components, and real-world engineering applications.

• Contact: Southwire

• Learn more.
  

Kendeda Building Tour
Thursday, April 9, 11 a.m. - noon
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design

• Sign up for a 15-minute virtual chat.
  

Tech Beautification Day
Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kessler Campanile

Join SGA for a bit of spring cleaning on campus and in our local community. Activities range from clearing invasive species to spreading pine straw. Breakfast will be served at the event kickoff.

• Contact: Undergraduate Student Government Association

• Learn more.
  

Spring Perennial Planting
Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Outside MRDC

Urban Agriculture and Campus Services will plant perennials and build trellises.

• Contact: Students Organizing for Sustainability

• Sign up here.
  

Hanging Flower Lamp Workshop
Saturday, April 11, 5 - 7 p.m. (Repeats every day, April 11 - April 15)
MRDC

Learn how to make your own hanging flower lights in this workshop. Celebrate the spring season with a flower light - a perfect gift for your family, friends, or yourself.

• Contact: Invention Studio

• Learn more.
  

Energy Chat With Shell
Tuesday, April 14, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Van Leer Building

The Georgia Tech Energy Club is hosting a chat with industry professionals from Shell.

• Contact: GT Energy Club

• Register on Engage.
  

Coffee and Compost: In-Vessel Composter Tours
Friday, April 17, 9 - 11 a.m. (Tours start at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.)
In-Vessel Composter in the Resource Recovery Yard (Across from the rear of the Campus Recreation Center on Tech Parkway)

Join the Office of Sustainability and student assistants to learn more about our campus in-vessel composter and innovations in campus waste management. Coffee and pastries will be provided.

• Contact: Office of Sustainability

• Register now.
  

Fashion of the Future
Friday, April 17, 5 - 7 p.m.
Atrium, Marcus Nanotechnology Building

Join the Textiles Team for a fashion show showcasing the unique, skilled work of their designers. Fashion of the Future includes predicting future fashion trends, solving modern problems with advanced textile solutions, and integrating complex systems in textiles. Come by for free tote bags, snacks, and a great show.

• Contact: Textiles Team

• Register here.
  

Join MOVE in Conserving the 4-0-Forest
Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. - noon
Center for Student Engagement, John Lewis Student Center

Partner with Trees Atlanta and MOVE to protect and restore the 4-0-Forest. Volunteers will work to remove invasive plant species and help preserve native ecosystems. This event is perfect for anyone interested in environmental stewardship, conservation, or outdoor service.

• Contact: Mobilizing Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences (MOVE)

• Register here.