Earth Week 2022

Listed below are many of the events that are happening on campus during Earth Week, April 18 - 22. If your group is holding an Earth Week event, contact msa@umn.edu so that we can put it on this calendar and get more students involved!

Student group events held during Earth Week are also eligible for extra funding! Apply here.

Saturday April 9th

  • Prospect Park Earth Day River, Park, and Storm Drain Clean Up

    • PPA's Environment Committee is organizing the effort. Gloves and bags are provided! The event runs from Saturday, April 9th through Saturday, April 23rd (2 weeks). Get a sports water bottle for your efforts! Residents are encouraged to join their friends and family for a day of service in the community. Help keep the stormwater drains clear of litter and leaves, pick up the parks, or clean up your section of the neighborhood. We'll have 4 locations where you can pick up supplies on Saturday, April 9 (bags for litter & recycling, gloves, and a reusable water bottle) between 9 am and noon. When you register, you can let us know where you'll be working. Our goal is to cover the neighborhood. If you can't make it on the 10th but want to be involved, complete the form for ways to be involved. For more information, please email environment@prospectparkmpls.org.

    • Prizes of a $25 gift card will be awarded after a drawing to a lucky person in each of 6 categories (pre-school, grades 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and ages 19-25).

    • Dates: Two-week event beginning Saturday 4/9/22 9 am-noon.

    • Pick up materials at any of these 4 locations:
      - East River Parkway & SE Franklin Avenue in River Gorge Park
      - Luxton Park

      - Bridal Veil Park SE 29th Ave & SE 4th St. (Towerside @ 4th St.)

      - Prospect Park (Tower Hill Park)

Monday April 18th 

  •  Mobile Market

    • Come shop at the grocery store on wheels! Fresh and affordable groceries at a reduced price sponsored by the Minnesota Student Association and the Food Group. 

    • Date/Time: Apr 18, 2022from 11:30 - 1:30pm

    • Location: Behind the Memorial Union


Tuesday April 19th

  • Clothing Swap

    • Description: Join us for the Spring Clothing Swap! Donate gently used clothes and items like backpacks, gloves, scarves, etc.  Please bring your T-shirts! There will be a fun activity with them:). Drop off clothes at the MSA office on the second floor of Coffman Memorial Union and get ready for the pick-up event on 4/19 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are excited to see you there!

    • Date/Time/Location: 

      • Drop-Off: 4/11 to 4/15 at the MSA Office in Room 202 of the Student Union.

      • Pick-Up: 4/19 in the Front Plaza of Coffman Memorial Union from 11:00am to 4:00 pm.


Wednesday April 20th 

  • Paint and Pot Succulents

    • Pick out a plant friend and paint them a home! Sign up here so we know how many plants to have. Sponsored by the Minnesota Student Association. 

    • Date/Time: April 20, 2022 at 3pm while supplies last. 

    • Location: Outside in front of Northrop


Friday April 22nd 

  • Earth Day Rally: Living Wages, Living Planet! 

    • On this Earth Day, please join us for a Living Wages, Living Planet Rally to fight for a better future for students and workers at the University of Minnesota! It's time for the university community to come together and stand strong to show that we are united in our fight for better wages, better working conditions, and to protect our planet for generations of students to come. The rally will consist of tabling by student groups and local organizations, as well as food options!

    • Date/Time: Friday, April 22nd at 2:30pm

    • Location: Outside Northrop

Saturday April 23

  • SE Como Earth Day Garden & Neighborhood Cleanup

    • Come out to celebrate Earth Day and welcome spring with your SE Como neighbors! Join us anytime to help clean up and beautify the neighborhood, come tour, learn about and help start spring cleanup at our 6 community gardens, and enjoy some fun, educational and interactive activities for all! Contact anna@secomo.org to sign up or learn more, or just come on by, and bring your friends and neighbors! To request interpreting services or accommodations for this event, please contact secomo@secomo.org.

    • Date/Time: 4/23/2022, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    • Location: Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA

  • Marcy-Holmes Annual River Clean Up

    • Marcy-Holmes Earth Day River clean-up in partnership with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Bags, gloves, coffee, and other refreshments are provided. You are not required to RSVP, but doing so will help us with supply estimates. For more information or updates about the event please feel free to visit the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association events webpage.

    • Date/Time: 4/23/22, 9:30am-Noon

    • Location: Father Hennepin Bluff Park 420 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Meet near the intersection of Main Street SE and 6th Avenue SE.