U-M Climate Week 2026

Trash Talk Tour: Recycle Ann ArborHave you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves the curb? Join us for a family-friendly event to learn how recycling sorting works at Recycle Ann Arbor’s Zero Waste Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), and discover more about our mission.Learn more

Volunteer Day at Keep Growing DetroitJoin the U-M School of Social Work for a service day at Keep Growing Detroit to learn more about a Detroit-based urban farm and organization working to cultivate a food-sovereign cityLearn more

Trash Talk Tour: Michigan StadiumGet a special behind-the-scenes look at how the Michigan Football Stadium is working to divert 90% of waste from the landfill with this walking tour. Learn more

Thrift Field TripWant to go thrifting with your friends while also getting to learn a bit more about reducing your clothing and textile waste? Join Zero Waste Club on Saturday, September 27th at 11:30am to head over to Kiwanis Thrift Sale for a fun thrifting field trip!Learn more

Trash Talk Tour: Fall FestivalGet to know local Ann Arbor vendors who are hosting fun, zero-waste activities to promote waste reduction in the community. Shop and explore the Kiwanis Thrift Store while there! Learn more

Harvest FestCome celebrate all things community, food, and sustainability, organized by the UM Sustainable Food Program and the Campus Farm.Learn more

Queering Disaster Preparedness: Extreme Weather, LGBTQIA+ Livelihoods, & Preparing for the UnexpectedExplore what it means to build disaster preparedness that centers, rather than overlooks, LGBTQIA+ communities left out of policy and practice. Learn more

U-M Climate Week Kickoff Celebrate the momentum behind climate and sustainability action across the university and beyond at the U-M Climate Week Kickoff, hosted by U-M’s Sustainability Leadership Council.Learn more

Clothing Swap and Mending KitsJoin UM’s Trash Club and the City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovation on the Diag for an A²ZERO Clothing Swap and build-your-own mending kit to kick off Climate Week!Learn more

The Mending Cafe: Jewelry RepairStop by the monthly workshops hosted in partnership with the Department of Fine & Performing Arts. Repair a beloved item while learning new skills and enjoying refreshments. Learn more

Telling Stories about Climate Resilience: Junk Journaling and Collage WorkshopLearn the basics of climate resilience and explore how to apply these concepts to art by using recycled materials.Learn more

Michigan Community Climate Action Fellowship (M-CCAF) Info SessionJoin the Graham Sustainability Institute and OVPSCA to learn more about the Michigan Community Climate Action Fellowship - a co-curricular fellowship that connects U-M students to grassroots climate organizations across the state.Learn more

Systems Change Studio: Building Power Across Sectors and DisciplinesClimate change is a systemic problem and requires systems-level thinking so join the Systems Change Studio and see what role you play and how cross-sector collaboration can save the world.Learn more

A Breath of Fresh Air: Guided Nature Experience for Climate WeekJoin us for “A Breath of Fresh Air” and learn practices to refresh energy and reduce stress through mindful nature engagement. Learn more

NCRC Lab Swap Shop Grand OpeningCome to the grand opening of the Lab Swap Shop in its new location in the NCRC! Celebrate the Swap Shop's commitment to sustainable lab reuse practices and get free supplies and giveaways.Learn more

Water Research Lightning PanelExplore the many water-related research opportunities at the University of Michigan! This event will feature a lightning panel of five people involved in Michigan water issues research so that students can get a better idea of the research opportunities available to them and how to get involved.Learn more

Coffee Chats with Student Sustainability CoalitionEnjoy a free drink at the Student Sustainability Coalition's monthly coffee chats. Chat about sustainability topics (water conservation, AI, carbon neutrality, transportation, anything!) and share your passions and interests while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan. Learn more

Our Power, Our Planet! Sustainability Lightning TalksLearn from U-M Flint students who are actively engaged in sustainability on and off campus and how you can be part of the change! Learn more

Sustainability in Action: PBS “50 States of Sustainability” Film Screening and Solutions PanelWatch an episode of 50 States of Sustainability, a PBS series highlighting people and communities across the country developing practical solutions to environmental challenges. Learn more

U-M Climate, Health, and Healthcare Research Community GatheringThe 2026 Climate-Health Mixer will bring together U-M researchers from across campus who are working at the intersection of climate and health. Learn more

U-M Library Sustainability Open HouseExplore how U-M Library spaces, services, collections, and operations support environmental sustainability across campus.Learn more

STPP Environment and Energy Policy Alumni PanelThe Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) Program is excited to welcome three recent alumni for an engaging conversation about their educational paths and current work in energy and environmental policy.Learn more

Sustainability, the Economy, and Environmental Policy (StEEP) Program LaunchFind out about UM-Dearborn's new interdisciplinary major on sustainability in the Social Sciences and meet faculty!Learn more

Building Tune-Up Info SessionLearn about the University's tune-up program for our HVAC systems and how it fits into our carbon neutrality goals.Learn more

From Measurement to Movement: How Data Can Drive Climate ActionJoin us for a fireside chat with Tim Mohin, CEO of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and former CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative.Learn more

How Can You Vote For Your Climate?Turn climate awareness into meaningful action by learning how to advocate for healthier communities through a hands-on workshop that guides participants in writing to elected officials on climate and public health issues.Learn more

Virtual Climate Cafe: Conversations About Climate ChangeA climate café is a welcoming space where fears and uncertainties about our climate and ecological crises can be safely expressed. Together, we create a space where participants are encouraged to pause, connect, and talk about their experiences with the environment and climate change.Learn more

In-person Climate Cafe: Conversations About Climate ChangeA climate café is a welcoming space where fears and uncertainties about our climate and ecological crises can be safely expressed. Together, we create a space where participants are encouraged to pause, connect, and talk about their experiences with the environment and climate change.Learn more

Foraging a Better Future: An evening with “Black Forager” Alexis N. NelsonJoin award-winning forager, outdoor educator, and James Beard Award winner Alexis Nikole Nelson for a lively conversation about wild foods, sustainability, and the rich cultural traditions connected to the plants growing all around us.Learn more

Inside the Activist’s Studio: We Are Guardians Film Screening with Dr. Julio Bicca-MarquesJoin us for a conversation with renowned Brazilian primatologist Dr. Julio Bicca-Marques before a screening of the award-winning documentary We Are Guardians, exploring how science, community leadership, and collective action can help protect the Amazon.Learn more

EarthfestStop by the Diag for a festival celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M and the surrounding communitiesLearn more

U-M Farm StandCome shop produce grown by students at the weekly pop-up market and education project.Learn more

How Climate Change is Affecting Our Health?Join experts and community leaders for a discussion on how climate change is affecting human health, from extreme heat and air quality to mental health and environmental justice, and learn what actions we can take to build healthier, more resilient communities.Learn more

Creative Reuse at the Lab Swap ShopJoin us at the Lab Swap Shop to repurpose surplus lab supplies into fun art activities!Learn more

Dearborn Tri-Campus Day of ServiceSign up to take tangible steps toward a more sustainable future with the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service during Climate Week!Learn more

Power & Place: A Negotiating Simulation on Data CentersJoin an interactive negotiation role-play exploring how communities, industry representatives, and public decision-makers navigate complex choices surrounding data-center development.Learn more

Ann Arbor Tri-Campus Day of ServiceJoin the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service to take action during Climate Week!Learn more

Flint Tri-Campus Day of ServiceJoin the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service to take action during Climate Week!Learn more

Planetary Health: Global Nursing Leadership and SustainabilityJoin a discussion with a panel of global partners discussing global nursing and sustainability either virtually or in-person.Learn more

Michigan Law Environmental and Energy Law Program (EELP) Fall ConferenceJoin students, professors, lawyers, government representatives, and industry leaders to reflect on the latest developments in environmental and energy law in response to the withdrawal of federal regulation and enforcement.Learn more

Emerging Innovations in Mass Timber: Regional Advancements in Policy, Practice, and EducationJoin leaders from policy, industry, design, and education to explore the innovations needed to scale mass timber adoption across the Great Lakes region.Learn more

Willow Weaving WellnessExplore the connections between nature, creativity, and well-being through the living language of willow.Learn more

Climate CafeConnect with fellow U-M community members in a safe space to pause, connect, and talk about their experiences and emotions regarding the environment and climate change.Learn more

Leading Climate Action in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Victor DzauJoin U-M Health Sustainability Leaders for a conversation with Victor Dzau, MD, to discuss the critical role of the healthcare sector in driving meaningful climate action.Learn more

Residence Hall of the Future: FINovation CompetitionPitch your boldest sustainability idea for greener living in a Shark Tank-style showdown!Learn more

Kelsey Museum Sustainability TourJoin LSA Sustainability and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology staff for a sustainability tour of the Museum!Learn more

Environmental Justice through the ArtsJoin U-M Faculty as they share about current research projects at the intersection of the arts and environmental justice.Learn more

Coffee Chats with Student Sustainability CoalitionEnjoy a free drink at the Student Sustainability Coalition's monthly coffee chats.Learn more

Gallup Park: Sustainability in ActionJoin us for this inclusive, day-long excursion as we build community with each other through kayaking, hiking, and learning about outdoor activities that will enhance your time in the elements. Learn more

Climate Week 5k and 10kJoin us as we run towards a sustainable future. The Office of Campus Sustainability & Innovation, in partnership with the City of Ann Arbor, will be sponsoring the 5K and 10K portions of the Ann Arbor Marathon race course.Learn more

Climate Science and Society: an IDEAS Day STEMM Festival at UMMNHKick off the STEMM Festival by exploring how communities are responding to climate challenges and building resilience through research, innovation, and collaboration.Learn more

Refugia FestivalCelebrate the intersection of sound, art, and ecology at the Refugia Festival. This public event features performances by musicians working with ambient sound and non-traditional instrumentation, creating immersive experiences that respond to the surrounding landscape.Learn more

Chefs in the Garden: Growing HopeEver wonder where your food comes from—or what it takes to prepare a meal that brings a community together? Join RSSL and Growing Hope for an afternoon of learning, connection, and hands-on service.Learn more

Sustainability in Education AbroadInternational education is both extremely transformative and very carbon-intensive. Come discuss how we can make this high-impact practice more sustainable!Learn more

Campus as Lab – Coffee and NetworkingCome learn about efforts to amplify and accelerate Campus as Lab activities, linking research and academic activities of the institution to our own land, buildings, and infrastructure.Learn more

World Premiere Environmental Documentary: “The Coalition” with Expert Panel & Film MakersLearn how a 440-million-year-old animal that has survived five extinction events is now being threatened, and what a coalition of scientists, lawyers, activists, bankers, teachers, and biomedical scientists is doing to save it.Learn more

Sustainability in Action: PBS “50 States of Sustainability” Film Screening and Solutions PanelJoin the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, College of Engineering, Office of Campus Sustainability and “50 States of Sustainability” for an evening exploring innovative, locally grounded approaches to sustainability.Learn more

2026 Whittemore Lecture in Landscape ArchitectureDesign With Care: Practicing Landscape Architects Reflect Upon the Impact of Professor Joan Nassauer’s Work in Ecological Design, Aesthetics and Landscape ManagementLearn more