Earth Day

Earth month events

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2025 events and opportunities

Bike-urious

April 4 — 10am - 12pm
Test ride a traditional bike or e-bike at 10th St. and Fee Ln. Get a 30% off coupon for IU Surplus bikes. 

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Financing Sustainability

April 4 — 2:30-4pm
As a part of the Campus Sustainability Implementation Series, learn about the basics of navigating financing sustainability initiatives.

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Free Bike Repair Event

April 11 — 11am - 3pm
Need a tune-up on your bike? Get your bike repaired for free!

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Sobremesa Farm Visit

April 11 — 11am - 12pm
Join us for a visit to Sobremesa Farm, a local, organic food grower that uses regenerative and permaculture practices.

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Campus River Restoration and Cleanup

April 18 — 10am - 3pm
Join Rewild IU, Landscape Services, Environmental Health and Safety, and IU Sustainability to help restore the campus river.

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Sustainable Clothing Swap

April 18 — 1pm - 3pm
Join the Sustainability & Tech alliance team for a Sustainable Clothing Swap where you can refresh your wardrobe, reduce waste, and support conscious consumption.

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Fix-it Clinic

April 21 — 11am - 3pm
Drop in and bring your items that need repair or maintenance and give them new life. 

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Free Bike Repair

April 21 — 11am - 3pm
Need a tune-up on your bike? Get your bike repaired for free!

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Sustainability Symposium

April 22 — 3-5pm
Celebrate the accomplishments of sustainability interns, Sustainability Scholars, McKinney Climate Fellows, and sustainability researchers.

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Earth Day House Plant Giveaway

April 22 — 3-6pm
Join Hilltop Garden & Nature Center and the IU Office of First Year Experience Programs to celebrate Earth Day! Free plants will be available while supplies last.

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Leave No Trash Challenge - Volunteer Opportunity

April 23 — 6:30-7:30pm
Join IU Outdoor Adventures for the nationwide Leave No Trace Challenge!

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Arbor Day Tree Planting

April 24 — 1-3pm
Join IU Sustainability and Landscape Services in celebrating Arbor Day.

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Leave No Trash Challenge - Volunteer Opportunity

April 26 — 1-2pm
Join IU Outdoor Adventures for the nationwide Leave No Trace Challenge!

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Ways you can celebrate the earth this month

Tree Walking Tour

Walk through campus to learn the various tree species on the IU campus using this self-guided tour map. The full tour takes about 1 hour to walk.

Tree Tour

Join a Student Org

Participate in local sustainability-related efforts and gain valuable leadership experience by getting involved in an environmental student organization.

Join

Earn an SDG Badge

IU Global offers students the opportunity to earn digital badges that demonstrate awareness of and experience with different UN SDGs.

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Join the Hoosier Commuter Club

Be rewarded for being a sustainable commuter. You can temporarily suspend your parking pass and become a member of the HCC during fairer weather months.

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Volunteer at Hilltop Garden

Get your hands dirty and volunteer at the Hilltop Garden. Support and learn hands-on about the cultivation of fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

Volunteer

Go on an [Outdoor] Adventure

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or seeking a relaxing workout in Bloomington’s natural scenery, IU Outdoor Adventures has safe and active events for you to explore.

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Hike the Research + Teaching Preserve

You don't have to go far for a great hike. Visit the Research and Teaching Preserve for many beautiful trails.

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Consider an Environmental Degree

Deepen your interest in environmental issues by pursuing a degree relating to the environment. Unlock your career in sustainability!

Explore Options

Eat a Plant-based Meal

Tasty and nutritous plant-based options are available at all IU Dining locations. 

IU Dining locations

Weave a Basket

Try your hand at basket-weaving, a traditional craft that uses simple and elegant materials— branches and vines. Listen to Indiana basket artist, Vicki Graber, in the IU Traditional Art podcast.

Listen

Eat a Meal Outside

Enjoy the fresh air and eat a meal outdoors. Whether you pack a full picnic or simply take your meal to-go, campus has such lovely scenery to beautify your mealtime.

Campus Beauty

Visit the Bike Hub

Check out the Ballantine Bike Hub! The hub provides indoor space for over 100 bicycles and has two bike repair stations.

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