April is Earth Month at UW Tacoma

Join us to celebrate Earth Month at UW Tacoma! In the last few years, sustainability efforts at UW Tacoma have exponentially grown. Sustainability at UW Tacoma encompasses many initiatives, departments, and individuals that work to create healthier and more resilient communities. We encourage you to check out the many ways to celebrate and get involved below.

GetGreen Earth Month Competition

Want to win prizes for participating in Earth Month? Download the GetGreen app, use your UW email, join the Tacoma team, and win prizes for completing sustainable actions all April long!

Student Sustainability Committee

Wishing you could be part of a group of UWT students who develop sustainability-related opportunities on campus? Do you want to help grow UWT's sustainability movement? Fill out the interest form for our Student Sustainability Committee, launching autumn quarter of 2025!

Sustainability Action Plan Visioning Session

Join us in developing UW’s new tri-campus Sustainability Action Plan, which will provide an actionable roadmap toward a sustainable 2050! Share your ideas, aspirations, and priorities about what a successful sustainable future looks like for UW Tacoma. Stay the whole time or drop in when you can!

Seed Library Kick-off Event

UWT is getting a seed library! Join us at the Seed Library Kick-off Event, where you can learn about using this resource to grow food and flowers, plant some seeds together, and take home supplies to grow your own herbs! This event will be held at the Giving Garden on Thursday, April 17 from 12 - 2 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration

Want to learn all about the green initiatives on campus and participate in a variety of activities shared by clubs and campus programs? Enjoy it all at this lively event with food, music, games, giveaways, and our thrift store pop-up! All this and much more will be waiting for you on Tuesday, April 22 on the Prairie Line Trail and MLG 110. Please come out and show your love for Mother Earth!

Spring Day of Caring

As part of this year’s Day of Caring, get your hands dirty at the Giving Garden! This year we’re working on updating our gravel pathway with pavers and permeable concrete. Join the effort and learn about sustainable materials from Zeolite Composites LLC.  

South Sound Sustainability Expo

On Saturday, April 26, join this free, family-friendly expo on the UWT Prairie Line Trail, hosted by the City of Tacoma. Learn about local environmental sustainability and community resiliency from vendors, activities, and displays from regional organizations.

UWT Poetry Festival

On Monday, April 28, take part in the third annual UWT Poetry Festival! From 12:30 - 2 p.m. in the Jane Russel Commons, you can make magnetic poetry, contribute to a community poetry mural, and play games. From 5:30 - 8 p.m. in William Philip Hall, enjoy refreshments, hear from featured poetry readers and local literary partners, and even try out the open mic! Free and open to the public, registration is requested.