Events
Sustainability events are happening year-round at UofL! Don't miss out!
All UofL Sustainability events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. What did I miss?! Check out our Past Events log.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 |
Geographic & Environmental Science Capstone Poster Presentations Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd, 2:30-4:30pm, Lutz Hall atrium The Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences invites you to a research poster session featuring the work of students who have completed the senior capstone sequence (GEOG 441 and 442). Student researchers will be available to present the senior thesis research projects they carried out with the guidance of faculty mentors. |
| Jan. 22 - May 28, 2026 |
Spring Garden Gatherings 2026 Mondays, 4pm at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) Thursdays, 12:30pm at the Garden Commons (northeast of the Baptist Center) UofL’s organic campus gardens are great places to relax, reconnect, learn, and savor the sweet taste of sustainability! Students, faculty, staff, and the public are all welcome to come experience the thrill of turning tiny seeds into an abundance of hyper-local veggies, herbs, fruit & flowers. Stop by anytime to sample the goodness and help us keep things watered and weeded. We will gather weekly at both of our campus food gardens throughout the spring (Jan. 22 - May 28) to plant, weed, water & harvest. Tools and gloves provided. Monthly hands-on Garden Workshops will also be offered at these times. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. |
| April 24, 2026 |
Benefits of Gardening for Older Adults Friday, April 24th, noon-1:30pm, online UofL's Trager Institute hosts Project ECHO: Care of Older Adults and the Kentucky Coalition for Healthy Communities. Kristen Neises will present “Gardening for Health: Movement, Nutrition and Connection with Nature.” Participants will learn about the health benefits of gardening, identify adaptations that make gardening more accessible and apply strategies to encourage older adults to engage in gardening. 1.5 hours of social work and community health worker continuing education pending. First-time attendees, register here. Project ECHO: Care of Older Adults and the Kentucky Coalition for Healthy Communities is hosted by the University of Louisville Trager Institute. Join our growing community of health care providers and community stakeholders dedicated to learning best practices in the care of older adults. Each session will include short didactics, the opportunity to present case presentations, participate in case discussions, and share events happening in their communities. The target audience includes: Healthcare professionals, direct service workers, and students. |
| April 24, 2026 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Opportunities and Challenges in Urban Farming Friday, April 24th, noon-1pm, Microsoft Teams,  Add to your CalendarJoin the Sustainability Roundtable for Green Within Gray: Opportunities and Challenges in Urban Farming. Participate in a virtual discussion on integrating production, education, and partnerships to support a more sustainable and community-centered urban farming and food system in Louisville. Discussants will include: • Joe Trigg, Co-founder of My Farm Exchange • Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, University of Louisville • Nicole Phillips, Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator, Louisville Metro Government • Steve Sizemore, Senior Associate, Kendig Keast Join Microsoft Teams meeting. |
| Every Sunday |
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Days Every Sunday, Noon-2pm ( Add to your Calendar)250 E. Bloom St. (block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets, map) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants are welcome to haul home some rich UofL compost for gardening projects in your own containers/vehicle. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338. |
| May 21, 2026 |
Serviceberry Foraging Workshop Thursday, May 21st, 12:30pm, Garden Commons (NE corner of Baptist Center) Bring a pail or Tupperware and get ready to load up on the sweetest "secret" right under our noses! Serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are native to Kentucky (and 48 states!). They are planted all over the city as a common, low-maintenance street tree. The fruits are ripe for only two weeks around June 1st. They are similar to blueberries but a little bit nutty (the trees are in the almond family!). UofL's campus boasts many loaded serviceberries and during this special workshop, we will walk around to visit many of them! Pick and take home as many as you can. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for pies and smoothies year-round! Meetup at the Garden Commons and we'll go from there. For inspiration, read Robin Wall Kimmerer's deeply insightful essay, The Serviceberry: An Economy of Abundance. Facebook Event. |
| June 3, 2026 |
 S.M.A.R.T. SummerFest 2026Wednesday, June 3rd, 11:30am to 1:00pm, HSC Courtyard Stop by the UofL Sustainability Council / HSC Green Team's booth at the 5th annual S.M.A.R.T. (School of Medicine Advancement, Retention, and Training) SummerFest and earn your way toward a free ice cream cone! SummerFest is designed to be an engaging and informative experience for School of Medicine staff and everyone at HSC is welcome! In addition to a resource fair, attendees can enjoy music, a dessert social, door prize giveaways, and interactive activities. It's a fantastic opportunity for networking, learning, and community-building! |
| Aug. 17 - Nov. 23, 2026 |
Fall Garden Gatherings 2026 Mondays, 5pm at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall)Wednesdays, 3pm at the Garden Commons (northeast of the Baptist Center) UofL’s organic campus gardens are great places to relax, reconnect, learn, and savor the sweet taste of sustainability! Students, faculty, staff, and the public are all welcome to come experience the thrill of turning tiny seeds into an abundance of hyper-local veggies, herbs, fruit & flowers. Stop by anytime to sample the goodness and help us keep things watered and weeded. We will gather weekly at both of our campus food gardens throughout the fall (Aug. 17 - Nov. 23) to harvest, weed, water & plant. Tools and gloves provided, but bring bags to harvest into! Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. |
| Fall 2026 |
Mountain Biking in Cherokee Park POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2026, details TBA Join Campus Recreation and the UofL Sustainability Council on a morning bike ride to Cherokee Park and explore the mountain biking trails within the Park. Riders are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes as our supply is limited, but if you need a bike, this ride is free and all equipment will be provided. Spots are limited. Middle of Town Cycling is sponsoring this ride and will be offering a $20 gift card to the first 10 riders to register and all participants will receive free water bottles and hats! Registration required. |
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