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ACC Celebrates Earth Week 2026 with Events Districtwide
Posted on April 16, 2026
Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, faculty, and staff to celebrate Earth Week 2026 from April 20-24. With more than 50 free events across the district, the week highlights ACC’s commitment to sustainability through hands-on activities, educational workshops, and community initiatives.
Earth Week Pre-Party
ACC will kick off Earth Week on Saturday, April 18, by joining
Keep Austin Beautiful Day
, a citywide day of community service. The College will host clean-up events near ACC Riverside, Northridge, and Highland campuses.
Earth Week Featured Events
Belonging Center Showcases
– Learn more about each of ACC’s Belonging Centers at one of the interactive events.
Potted Plant Parties
– Available at multiple campuses, offering opportunities to plant and take home native seeds or herbs.
Free Book and Clothing Swaps
– Encouraging reuse and sustainability at several campuses.
Eco-Friendly DIY Workshops
– Learn mending skills and make bird feeders, seed balls, and upcycled crafts at various locations.
Volunteer & Cleanup Events
– From guided nature walks to pollinator garden projects, get involved in hands-on sustainability efforts.
Green Career Event
— Hear from students, alumni, and sustainability employers about their experiences and skills needed to get a job in a green career. Open to all majors.
Earth Week Fairs
— Celebrate Earth Day at Highland and South Austin campuses with resource fairs sharing information from ACC departments and community partners. Plus, hear from student sustainability leaders during the Highland event.
Healthy Heart, Healthy Planet
— Support ACC RN-to-BSN nursing students — stop by a drop-in blood pressure screening event, and learn about how a healthy environment contributes to personal health and well-being.
The week also features campus sustainability fairs, film screenings, and Belonging Center showcases focusing on environmental and social sustainability.
Events are free and open to all ACC students, faculty, and staff. Find the full list of Earth Week events at
austincc.edu/earthweek
For updates throughout the week, visit Sustainable ACC’s
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