Events
Bike to UNM Day (May 7th)
Location: Central Campus at Cornell Mall and North Campus outside College of Nursing/Public Health
Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Register for a group ride here
Celebrate National Bike Month by riding to UNM on May 7 and visiting one of two welcome stations from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on North and Central Campus. When riders reach campus, they will be greeted with food, coffee, and bike-related swag. Multiple services will be available, including bike registration by UNM Staff Council, e-bike demos by Kickstand Cycles and PNM, and a bike tuning package raffle by the Outdoor Adventure Center’s Lobo Bike Shop. Participants in Bike to UNM Day can bike to campus on their own or can sign up to participate in group rides starting at one of two locations at 8 a.m.
April is Earth Month!
At The University of New Mexico, we’re committed to creating a sustainable campus environment that enhances the quality of life for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This Earth Month, join us in making a difference by participating in our campus activities throughout April.
Why Participate?
Earth Month is a time to celebrate our planet and take meaningful action to protect it. By joining our events, you’ll help:
- Beautify Our Campus: Enhance the natural landscape and create a cleaner, more welcoming environment.
- Promote Sustainability: Support UNM’s sustainability initiatives and inspire others to take eco-friendly actions.
- Build Community: Connect with fellow Lobos who share a passion for environmental stewardship.
Upcoming Events
April 22, Earth Day, Campus Cleanup — North Campus
Location: Check-in at the North Campus Shade Structure
Time: 8 A.M. - Noon
Register Here: https://goto.unm.edu/nc-cleanup-2025
Join UNM in celebrating Earth Month by taking part in our 2025 Campus Cleanup Days! Help beautify our campus, support sustainability efforts, and make a lasting impact. Sign up to volunteer and be part of the movement toward a cleaner, greener UNM.
April 22, Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Location: Outside Anderson School of Management (grassy area)
Time: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Join an Honors Student-led campus-wide scavenger hunt in honor of Earth Day! Help make our campus—and our world—a more beautiful place by learning how to spot and reduce plastic pollution. Grab some friends, explore, and take action for the planet. All participants will be entered to win 20 meal swipes.
April 24, 15th Annual Sustainability Expo
Location: Cornell Mall, outside of the Student Union Building
Time: 10:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
April 25, National Arbor Day, Campus Cleanup — Central Campus
Location: Check-in at the Cornell Mall, outside of the Student Union Building
Time: 8 A.M. - Noon
Register Here: https://goto.unm.edu/cc-cleanup-2025
Join UNM in celebrating Earth Month by taking part in our 2025 Campus Cleanup Days! Help beautify our campus, support sustainability efforts, and make a lasting impact. Sign up to volunteer and be part of the movement toward a cleaner, greener UNM.
April 29, Lobo Gardens — Bloom: A Spring Garden Party
Location: Lobo Gardens
Time: 4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Get Involved
Ready to make an impact? Whether you can join us for one event or participate all month, your contribution will help us celebrate Earth Month in a meaningful way. Together, we can make a difference!
Questions?
For more information about our Earth Month events or to learn more about sustainability at UNM email Anne Jakle at ajakle@unm.edu
Past Events
April 1, UNM Campus Tree Celebration
Location: Flagpoles south of Scholes Hall
Time: 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Join us to kick off Earth Month and celebrate UNM becoming an Arbor Day Higher Education Tree Campus. There will be remarks, a seed exchange, and tree tours.
April 1, Compost Workshop — Lobo Gardens
Location: Lobo Gardens
Time: 2 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Eva Stricker, NM Research Assistant Professor, will present a home composting workshop.
April 2, Film Screening: "Taking Root — The Vision of Wangari Maathai"
Location: Student Union Building, Acoma A & B
Time: 4 P.M. – 6 P.M.
A free screening of "Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai" the story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement. Co-hosted by the Office of Sustainability, ASUNM, GPSA, and UNM LEAF.
April 7, UNM Sustainability Strategic Plan Public Input Meeting
Location: Central Campus, Student Union Building, Lobo A & B
Time: 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Provide critical input into UNM’s Sustainability Strategic Plan. All campus community members are welcome.
April 9, UNM Sustainability Strategic Plan Public Input Meeting
Location: North Campus, Domenici Center, Room 3710
Time: 4 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Provide critical input into UNM’s Sustainability Strategic Plan. All campus community members are welcome.
April 10, Soil Workshop — Lobo Gardens
Location: Lobo Gardens
Time: 2 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Join Lobo Gardens for a soil workshop with Steffany Olivas, CABQ Local Agriculture Community Coordinator.
Non-UNM Community Events
- April 5: First Downtown Grower’s Market of the season (and every Saturday thereafter)
- April 6: Rail Yard’s Market (and every Sunday thereafter)
- April 10: Open House: Buena Vista Bike Boulevard Project 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. (Heights Community Center, 823 Buena Vista Dr. SE)
- April 13
- Earth Day Festival NM 2025: Balloon Fiesta Park 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
- La Montanita Coop: EarthFest 2025 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
