Earth Week 2025 Event Schedule

Powerhouse Guided Tour ‘Group A’

Time: 9:30 am – 10:10 am

Location: Powerhouse 

Come learn how power, heat, and cooling are produced here on campus at half the cost with lower emissions when compared to the public utility, space is limited, please contact Diane Bates to reserve your place.  Tour is full.

Powerhouse Guided Tour ‘Group B’

Time: 10:10 am – 10:50 am

Location: Powerhouse 

Come learn how power, heat, and cooling are produced here on campus at half the cost with lower emissions when compared to the public utility, space is limited, please contact Diane Bates to reserve your place.  Contact Prof. Diane Bates at bates@tcnj.edu

Lake Clean-Up

Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Meet Up at Lake Sylva Picnic Tables

Help us keep our community clean by participating in the Lake Cleanup at Lake Ceva and Sylva! Join us by the lakes and resident halls to make a positive impact and ensure our beautiful spaces stay litter-free.

Environmental Club Educational Tabling

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Brower Student Center

Self Guided Tour

Time: All Day

Follow the map of TCNJ Green Destinations to explore different areas focused on sustainability on campus.

Powerhouse Guided Tour ‘Group C’

Time: 11:00 am – 11:40 am

Location: Powerhouse 

Come learn how power, heat, and cooling are produced here on campus at half the cost with lower emissions when compared to the public utility, space is limited, please contact Diane Bates to reserve your place. Contact Prof. Diane Bates at bates@tcnj.edu

Earth Day Celebration & Activities

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: BSC 100

An Earth Day celebration for the campus community.  Join us for environmentally themed activities such as dirt cup making and planting cup kits!

Rizzo’s Wildlife Presentation by Tri-Beta

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: BSC 100

Join Tri-Beta for an exciting wildlife presentation featuring live animals, including baby alligators!

Discover the importance of waste management and how you can make a difference in keeping our Earth green and sustainable.

Solar District Cup 2025 Final Competition Event

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Location: Register for the Project Pitch Championship <https://nrel.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_MUmnhc5JQ7O78rGtCrFMgA>

Join us to cheer on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory competition entries proposing how we might transform the TCNJ campus with additional solar and storage technologies.  This is a live event which may be viewed here.

Environmental Club Educational Tabling

Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Brower Student Center

Self Guided Tour

Time: All Day

Follow the map of TCNJ Green Destinations to explore different areas focused on sustainability on campus.

Invasive Plant Removal & Pollinator Garden

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Armstrong (South Entrance)

Join us for a hands-on invasive plant removal activity during Earth Week at TCNJ and help restore our campus ecosystem! It’s a great way to make a direct impact, meet like-minded people, and contribute to the beauty of our environment.

Stormwater Pollution Presentation

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Education 109

Learn about the impacts of stormwater pollution and what we can do to prevent it from harming our local ecosystems. A great session for anyone interested in environmental protection and sustainability.

Environmental Economics Presentation

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Location: BUS 206

Dive into the economic aspects of environmental issues, exploring how policies and market forces can address pressing environmental challenges. Perfect for those curious about the intersection of economics and the environment!

Greenstock 

Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: Campus Garden

Learn about the Campus Garden, play garden games, and meet student organizations focused on sustainability during Greenstock. 

GeoGreens Lab Open House

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Armstrong Hall 103

Come visit Indoor Ag (iA) Labs, a pioneering initiative born from the unique partnership between Geogreens, the School of Engineering, and the School of Science at The College of New Jersey dedicated to advancing the field of hydroponics and indoor agriculture through cutting-edge research, education, and community engagement.

https://indoorag.tcnj.edu/

Environmental Club Educational Tabling

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Brower Student Center

Self Guided Tour

Time: All Day

Follow the map of TCNJ Green Destinations to explore different areas focused on sustainability on campus.

Take Your Child to Work Day

Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

 Faculty, staff, or students looking for activities for your children on Take Your Child to Work Day? Stop by for Earth Day related activities!

Sustainability Scavenger Hunt (Kid-Friendly)

Time: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

Location: Sundial Lawn

Take a walk around campus to learn more about sustainability-focused locations on campus. These locations can be visited at any time, but if visiting from 9:45 to 120:45, there will be people available to inform you about the location and answer any questions. This event is held for Take Your Child to Work Day, the walk is kid-friendly (and there are prizes for children who participate), but all ages are welcome to join! 

School of Ed “Dress for Success”

Details to be posted soon.

Environmental Club Educational Tabling

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Brower Student Center

Self Guided Tour

Time: All Day

Follow the map of TCNJ Green Destinations to explore different areas focused on sustainability on campus.

Exploring Earth: Planetarium Show

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: The Planetarium (Physics and Math Building (Science Complex) room P-115)

Come see some of the wonders of our planet in TCNJ’s Planetarium! Seating limited to 45 people. Doors open at 6:45pm entry is by a first-come, first-served basis.

Land Stewardship Presentation

Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: Social Sciences Building Rm. 321

Come learn about the Land Stewardship Plan created by student interns and Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space that can help make our campus more sustainable and biodiverse!

Environmental Club Educational Tabling

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Brower Student Center

Movie Screening: Wall-E

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Education Building

Join Tri-Beta for a Wall-E watch party and enjoy this heartwarming, thought-provoking film about a robot on a mission to save Earth! It’s a great way to relax, reflect, and be inspired to take action for our planet’s future.

Self Guided Tour

Time: All Day

Follow the map of TCNJ Green Destinations to explore different areas focused on sustainability on campus.