
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
In addition to exploring annual events through these pages, you can also look over some green event tips that we've put together for you. No matter what kind of event you're hosting, we want it to be more sustainable.
Fall 2025 Events
Below are a few sustainability-related events happening this semester. Is your department or club hosting an event related to sustainability, the environment, or social justice? Please let us know if you would like to add it to this list.
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August 22: Sustainability Fair
New students are welcomed to Sustainability at UR at the Sustainability Fair! At this event, students can meet UR and Richmond environmental groups and organizations.
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September 19: Eco-Corridor Tour
Friday, September 19 | 9:00 -10:00 a.m. | Start of the Eco-Corridor by the picnic tables
Join the Office for Sustainability for an informational tour of our natural, 18-acre green space, the Eco-Corridor.
The tour features Abby’s Garden, the UR Orchard & Food Forest, the Micro-Park, the outdoor classroom space, and beautiful native flora and fauna along the way!
Breakfast included. This is also a great opportunity to connect with fellow students, staff, and faculty across campus.
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September 25: Grand Opening of the UR Orchard and Food Forest
Thursday, September 25 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | UR Orchard & Food Forest
We are celebrating the opening of the UR Orchard & Food Forest with live music, tasty fruit treats, tours, and more!
Join us to learn more about the history of the Eco-Corridor as well as how the new orchard came to be.
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October 20: Learn How to Build a Hoop House
Monday, October 20 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Learn how to Build a Hoop House
Join us in Abby’s Garden to learn how to build a hoop house to protect your plants during the winter growing season! Hoop houses are great for ensuring you have fresh vegetables and herbs all winter long.
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October 30: Halloween Spooky Storytelling
Thursday, October 30 | 5:00 - 6:00 | Halloween Spooky Storytelling in the Eco-Corridor
Join us to listen to spooky storytelling or readings (e.g., Edgar Allen Poe poem, Goosebumps excerpt) in the outdoor classroom of the Eco-Corridor.
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November 4: RVA Tree Week - Tree Plantings
November 4 | 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | RVA Tree Week - Tree Plantings
Celebrate Richmond Tree Week with us! Join us in the Eco-Corridor to help plant native trees and increase Richmond’s Tree canopy coverage and biodiversity. All are welcome!
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November 17-21: UR International Education Ecochallenge
November 17 - 21 | Various Times | Various Locations
Dates and times coming soon!
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December 4: Natural Wreath Making
December 4 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.