Since it was first celebrated in 1970, Earth Day has been organized around–and moved along by—university students. The convenient timing between colleges’ spring breaks and exam season helped to solidify the date as April 22nd! Following this tradition, every year SUNY campuses across the state celebrate Earth Day and our collective efforts to study and promote sustainability in their own way.
From days of service to street fairs to crafternoons, check out some of the 2025 offerings below!
University at Buffalo:
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 @ 2-4pm
Join WiSE for a sustainability focused crafternoon making tote bags out of t-shirts. Bring your own favorite shirt or we can provide one. While participants craft they will also learn about UB Sustainability’s Waste Reduction Strategy for campus!
University at Buffalo:
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 @ 11:30am-1pm
Join UB Sustainability, the Career Design Center, and The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) for this unique speed-dating style networking event with local sustainability professionals.
SUNY System Administration:
Earth Week Webinar: Communicating Climate Risks, Values, and Solutions
THURSDAY, APRIL 17 @ 12-1pm
Join Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy, in a webinar on communicating climate change to those around us.
University at Buffalo:
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 @ 2pm-3:30pm
Join UB Sustainability and EVS as we come together and process our emotions around environmental destruction, biodiversity loss, and the destablilization of the planet’s essential systems.
*RSVP not required*
SUNY ESF:
APRIL 21-25
Starting Monday 4/21, ESF is celebrating its annual Earth Week with a full slate of exciting events to celebrate our planet and call attention to environmental and social justice issues — all planned by our amazing students! No other college celebrates the Earth with as much passion as ESF! In fact, the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County declared Earth Day to also be ESF Day (Tuesday, 4/22) with a proclamation in 2020. Earth Week is a testament to the students’ commitment to improving our world and finding solutions to our most pressing environmental issues.
Stony Brook University:
Earthstock Keynote Address by Dr. Dino Martins
MONDAY, APRIL 21 @5PM
Keynote pre-event begins at 4pm in the Wang Center Lobby, featuring research presentations by Simons Center STEM Scholars.
University at Buffalo:
TUESDAY, April 22 @ 8:30-10 am
Join us for the 2025 Update 🌍
Alumni Arena, Center Court
RSVP by Tuesday, April 15
Farmingdale State College:
Earth Week Kick Off Event – Reuse and Receive
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 9:30AM-2:30PM
Do you enjoy being outdoors? Do you have a passion for the environment? Do you want to learn how to be a good steward of our planet? Then join FSC’s Office for Sustainability in celebrating Earth Week! These campus activities will get you outdoors, appreciating the environment and learning how to become more sustainable. Sustainability is a top priority for FSC – and Earth Week is our time to shine green! All are welcome to this week-long celebration.
Farmingdale State College:
2025 Day of Service: Engaged for a Sustainable Future
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 9:30AM-2:30PM
The Nexus Center Office of Community and Civic Engagement (OCCE), in partnership with the Food Pantry and the Office of Sustainability, will host the annual Day of Service during National Volunteer Month. Building on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this year’s event highlights SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. By bringing together campus and community partners, we aim to address food insecurity, promote sustainable practices, and foster meaningful collaborations that create lasting, positive change.
SUNY Morrisville:
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 11AM-3PM
Each year, SUNY Morrisville hosts an inspiring and impactful Earth Day celebration. This fun-filled event combines creativity, competition, and environmental awareness, making it a perfect day out with friends while learning how SUNY Morrisville students make a positive impact on our planet.
You can be a part of demos, enlightening presentations and activities, and celebrate our community. This is an opportunity to come together and actively contribute to a more sustainable future.
SUNY Fredonia:
Earth Day Environmental & Sustainability Expo
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 11AM-3PM
Video & poster environmental presentations! Crafts! Sustainability tips! Volunteer opportunities! And More!!
- 6 student semester-project video/poster presentations;
- 5 area Middle & High School STEP groups;
- 7 students/groups (Fred Grows, Art Forum, Transfer Student Org, and more);
- 7 local conservation groups;
- AND possibly Fredonia Farmers Market Vendors.
University at Albany:
Downtown Albany Earth Day Cleanup
TUESDAY APRIL 22, 11AM-3PM
Looking for a way to give back, enjoy the outdoors and score some free stuff? Bring your roommates, friends, family, co-workers or just yourself and be a part of a day of cleaning and beautifying downtown Albany’s parks, sidewalks, streets and public spaces on Earth Day.
Stony Brook University:
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 @11AM-3PM
Join us at the annual Earthstock Street Fair for a day of fun, community, and sustainability! Explore unique off-campus vendors, connect with student groups, and discover exciting initiatives from various campus departments. Groove to live music throughout the day, adding a vibrant soundtrack to the festivities. And don’t miss the highlight of the event – the thrilling duck race, where hundreds of rubber ducks race to victory in a lively, crowd-favorite competition. Come for the vendors, stay for the race, and enjoy an unforgettable celebration of Earth, music, and community!
Buffalo State University:
Arbor Day Tree Planting and Speaker
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Join Steven Sypniewski, Campus Arborist, for an Arbor Day celebration, including a ceremonial tree planting and speaker.
Binghamton University:
FRIDAY APRIL 25, 11AM-3PM
Join us for Binghamton’s Earth Day Festival at the University Union! Explore sustainability initiatives, connect with student groups and local organizations, and take part in interactive activities and games. This year’s festival will feature a clothing swap, upcycling projects, repair stations (including bicycle repair), and more! Plus, enjoy delicious food while learning ways to live more sustainably.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event to celebrate Earth Day! 🌿♻️
