Events: Every Day is Earth Day
Sustainability at University of Richmond is exhibited in the everyday lives of faculty, staff, and students, as well as in events that bring our community together.
Each year, the University participates in the RVA Environmental Film Festival, showing films that are free and open to the public in this city-wide event. During International Education Week in the fall, members of the campus community can adopt individual actions while learning about global sustainability through an online Ecochallenge. In the spring, the Office for Sustainability hosts a dinner honoring members of the campus community for their efforts supporting sustainability at University of Richmond. At the end of each spring semester, the University puts on the Big Yard Sale to benefit the Falls of the James Sierra Club. These are just a few annual events that support the University’s priority of environmental stewardship.
Fall 2026 UR Campus-Wide Sustainability Events
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September 14: Decolonized Eats: Recipes for Food Sovereignty & Climate & Disability Justice
Date: Monday, September 14, 4:30 p.m.
Location: Weinstein Hall, Brown-Alley RoomJen Deerinwater
Founder of Crushing Colonialism
"Decolonized Eats: Recipes for Food Sovereignty & Climate & Disability Justice"
4:30 p.m.
Weinstein Hall, Brown-Alley Room
Co-Sponsored with will+GSS Speaker Series and Disability Services -
September 18: Weeks of Welcome (WOW) - Westhampton Lake Cleanup
Date: Friday, September 18, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Westhampton Lake GazeboJoin us for a volunteer day at Westhampton Lake! This session is part of our regular volunteer opportunities held every week.
Help us beautify Westhampton Lake by picking up litter. This makes the lake cleaner and safer for all the flora and fauna on and around the lake. Please meet at the Westhampton Lake Gazebo.
Gloves and snacks will be provided. Please wear protective clothing and bring a water bottle. Thanks for donating your time!
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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November 17: Sweden Week: Fika and "Swede" Harvesting in Abby’s Garden
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Abby’s GardenIn celebration of Sweden Week, we will be harvesting "swedes" or rutabagas from the Farmette while enjoying a Swedish Fika of tasty treats.
Join us to learn about the history of "swedes" or rutabaga, and help us harvest the produce for the International Dinner on November 18!
We will also be providing Swedish treats from a local bakery. Come check out what’s growing in the garden and treat yourself to a delicious fika snack.
Please meet in Abby’s Garden. Register for updates.