Upcoming Events
The Office of Sustainability is thrilled to join you in celebrating JHU's annual Earth Week, an exciting lineup of engaging activities that will help deepen the bond between the student body and the planet. Expect a variety of experiences that will empower and inspire you to take action for a more sustainable future. Learn more below!
Picnic for the Planet
Join Hopkins Dining for Picnic for the Planet in celebration of Earth Day 2023! Visit Keyser Quad on Thursday, April 20 for an outdoor lunch, giveaways & more. Tickets are required to be purchased in advance. Meal plan swipes, dining dollars and debit/credit are accepted. Download the Transact Mobile App to register by Thursday, April 13!
Nature Yoga with Nila
Come join the Office of Sustainability for a peaceful outdoor yoga session led by Nila Mechali at 9:00 am at the Decker Gardens (Rec Center Multi-Purpose Room B rain location) on April 20. It’s the perfect way to start your morning and practice mindfulness, while connecting with a beautiful spot on the Homewood campus. Please bring an outdoor towel/yoga mat if possible.
Mindful Walk
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and join the Office of Sustainability and Health Promotion & Well-Being for a peaceful nature walk around the Homewood Campus. This guided meditation and mindfulness practice will allow you to immerse yourself in the natural world while cultivating your inner peace and self-awareness. Join us at the Rec Center on April 21 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for a mindful stroll through the beauty of nature!
Earth Fest!
Come join the Office of Sustainability as we close out Earth Week with our culminating Earth Fest event! Visit Keyser Quad on April 21st (April 25th rain date) from 3:00 – 6:00 pm to learn about sustainability efforts at JHU and celebrate the Earth with student organizations and local Baltimore vendors. Activities include decorating upcycled glass bottles for room décor, creating reusable tote bags, enjoying ice cream, participating in trivia, and more!
But that's not all— we're also implementing a passport system where you can gain points at different activities and stations to enter a raffle with local Baltimore-made prizes. Come connect with the JHU community and learn how to make a positive impact on our planet.
Explore our April Earth Month Edition of the Blue Jay’s Green Guide for other activities going on across JHU.