Climate Week Events

Come tour the Recycle Ann Arbor facilities! There will be 6 station stops and 8 tour groups running every 30 minutes from 8:30 to 12:30. Tour groups will consist of 20 people per group, so sign up soon!

Join 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 city. Registration required.

Ground yourself through an immersive, outdoor environmental art experience! In this independent engagement opportunity, you are encouraged to explore Maya Lin's Wave Field. North Campus' Wave Field explores both the formal and experiential qualities of ocean wave formations by translating them into large-scale, site-specific earthworks.

Get 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. This event requires some walking and stairs. Registration required.

Come explore the local thrift store, Kiwanis Thrift Sale, with Zero Waste Club! Kiwanis staff will give a tour of the store, explain the environmental impacts of shopping sustainably, and allow participants to thoroughly explore the store and all the hidden gems they may find! Registration required.

Get 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! This event is free and open to the public.

Join RSSL and Growing Hope for a hands-on afternoon of urban gardening, community, and cooking. Tour the garden, learn about Growing Hope's mission, and work alongside a local chef to help prepare a meal for their annual fundraiser. Registration required.

Visit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world. This event is free and open to the public.

Explore what it means to build disaster preparedness that centers, rather than overlooks, LGBTQIA+ communities left out of policy and practice. The first half of the session will share findings on flooding and extreme heat experiences among Ohio’s queer communities. The second half turns from research to practice as attendees will work through a short, hands-on climate emergency preparedness activity. Register here.

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.

Join U-M’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. This event is free and open to the public.

Stop 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. Register here.

Join 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. Hear from current participants about what it's like to be an M-CCAF Fellow, and learn about the application process from program staff. Light refreshments will be served.

Join 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.

Visit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world. This event is free and open to the public.

Come 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. This event is free and open to the public.

Get a sampling of the ongoing research at the University of Michigan on water management, conservation, and quality at an hour-long mini-panel while enjoying some coffee, tea, and snacks. There will be a panel of Michigan researchers, each giving a five-minute presentation on their research, followed by thirty minutes of questions from the moderator and the audience. This event is free and open to the public.

Explore 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. Register here.

Enjoy 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.

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

Learn from students who are actively engaged in sustainability on and off campus and how you can be part of the change! Food will be provided. Register here.

Watch an episode of 50 States of Sustainability, a PBS series highlighting people and communities across the country developing practical solutions to environmental challenges. The episode brings together three compelling stories: a solar farm, the founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute, and an 11-year-old beekeeper. Afterward, a diverse panel will explore the connections among clean energy, agriculture, land use, energy efficiency, and biodiversity. Register here.

Building on the momentum of last year’s event, the 2026 Climate-Health Mixer will bring together U-M researchers from across campus who are working at the intersection of climate and health. The event will showcase the breadth of climate-health research occurring across campus, create opportunities for meaningful interdisciplinary connections, and help strengthen a vibrant, collaborative climate-health research community.

Visit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world. This event is free and open to the public.

Learn about the University's tune-up program for our HVAC systems and how it fits into our carbon neutrality goals. You'll hear how we dream up energy conservation retrofits for existing buildings and how we know when a building's HVAC is working well. This event is free and open to the public.

A 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. We aim to provide uninterrupted discussion time and ensure that everyone has a chance to speak and be heard. Registration required.

Visit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world. This event is free and open to the public.

Come shop produce grown by students at the weekly pop-up market and education project. In addition to fresh, local produce, the Farm Stand offers hands-on food system education by creating opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to engage with farming, food, and sustainability at U-M. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us at the Lab Swap Shop to repurpose surplus lab supplies into fun art activities! This is a great way to reduce waste, rehome lab equipment, and unite departments across campus. This event is free.

Join a discussion with a panel of global partners discussing global nursing and sustainability either virtually or in-person.

Join 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. The conference, “Responding to Federal Retreat: Reimagining Environmental and Energy Law in the Great Lakes Region,” will focus on pressing issues in the Great Lakes region, with an emphasis on opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments to advance environmental protection and energy goals and mandates. This event is free and open to the public. Register here.

Join leaders from policy, industry, design, and education to explore the innovations needed to scale mass timber adoption across the Great Lakes region. The symposium is organized into three thematic sessions: Policies and Incentive Structures, Educating Future Professionals, and A Full Systems Values Approach.

Explore the connections between nature, creativity, and well-being through the living language of willow. Join artist and farmer Howard Peller, botanist Dr. Selena Smith, and invited Indigenous and campus voices for a conversation on willow's cultural history, ecological importance, materiality and role in fostering resilience and human well-being.

Visit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world. This event is free and open to the public.

A 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. We aim to provide uninterrupted discussion time and ensure that everyone has a chance to speak and be heard. Registration required.

Join 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 about national efforts to decarbonize healthcare systems and the implications for U-M Health’s clinical practices, facilities, and procurement processes. Discover how our faculty and staff can champion climate-resilient care and lead the way toward a greener future for Michigan Medicine. This event is free and open to the public. Register here.

Pitch your boldest sustainability idea for greener living in a Shark Tank-style showdown! Compete for funding and help shape the future of environmentally friendly residence hall living on campus.

Join LSA Sustainability and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology staff for a sustainability tour of the Museum! Have you ever wondered what reuse and recycling looked like in the ancient Mediterranean world? Learn more about how people repurposed old building materials, glass lamps, and shipping containers to give them new life. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Join 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. Register to participate in the race and take note of the efforts Epic Races has put into making this an eco-friendly event. Participants can enjoy an exciting downtown finish celebration and will have the opportunity to discover more about the many aspects of sustainability throughout the U-M campus and the City of Ann Arbor. Registration required.

Kick off the STEMM Festival by exploring how communities are responding to climate challenges and building resilience through research, innovation, and collaboration. This event is free and open to the public.