Spring Collection

Location: Red bins in residence halls on the Boston campus!

Students can donate unwanted items at various residence halls on campus. Items will be donated to community partners, properly recycled, or resold for low prices during the fall semester.

Spring Collection

Location: T2T collection bins around Boston campus

Moving out this spring? Donate unwanted clothes, appliances, decor, or school supplies to T2T’s red collection bins around campus.

Arbor Day Volunteer Tree Planting 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST

Location: Refectory Hill, Franklin Park, Boston

Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers as they celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of new trees in Franklin Park! Registration is required.

26th Annual Charles River Cleanup
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST

Location: Dartmouth Comfort Station (Public Lagoon Restrooms), Boston

Be a part of the annual Earth Day along the Charles River! Individual and group registration is now open for the 26th Annual Charles River Cleanup on April 25th & 26th. Hosted by Esplanade Association.

60 Years 1965 Freedom Rally
12:00 p.m. EST

Location: The Embrace Memorial at the Boston Commons, Boston

Join Embrace Boston, along with the City of Boston and community partners, in gathering at the Embrace Monument/Parkman Bandstand in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally.

Climate Tech on the Plaza
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST

Location: Boston City Hall Plaza

Join Climate Tech on the Plaza, where entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers will come together to share ideas and explore partnerships for real-world impact! If anyone you know wants to showcase their climate tech innovation, have them submit an application by Wednesday, March 26th. Hosted by City of Boston, The Alliance for Climate Transition (ACT), the Downtown Boston Alliance, the Massachusetts Center for Clean Energy (MassCEC) and Schneider Electric.

MIT Climate and Energy Prize Grand Finals Networking Reception
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST

Location: Greentown Labs, MIT (E14), Somerville MA

MIT Climate and Energy prize is hosting a two-day event to learn about innovative climate-tech technologies and solutions coming out of universities. Listen to startup pitches and inspiring panel discussions, and network with entrepreneurs, VC investors, corporate professionals, researchers, and students!

MIT Climate and Energy Prize Grand Finals Networking Reception
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST

Location: Greentown Labs, MIT (E14), Somerville MA

MIT Climate and Energy prize is hosting a two-day event to learn about innovative climate-tech technologies and solutions coming out of universities. Listen to startup pitches and inspiring panel discussions, and network with entrepreneurs, VC investors, corporate professionals, researchers, and students!

Pin-making workshop

1:00 – 3:00 p.m EST

Location: Sculpture park, Boston campus

Join HEAT to make button pins with any design you like! All supplies will be provided!

Picnic with CANU
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EST

Location: West Village Park, Boston campus

Come join HEAT and CANU to decorate compost bins and picnic! Compost bins will be provided on a first come first serve basis!

Centennial Fountain Celebration
(Rain date: April 22)

Location: Dartmouth Street Footbridge, Boston campus

As the trees and flowers awaken this spring, celebrate the reopening of the Centennial Fountain. Join the Esplanade Association at the base of the Dartmouth Street Footbridge on April 15th along with the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation for a brief ribbon cutting ceremony.

Clothing Swap
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST

Location: West Village Quad, Boston campus

Revamp your closet with HEAT! Leave an item and take an item at our HEAT clothing swap!

Cyanotype Workshop
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST 

Location: Back Bay Fens (100 Park Dr), Boston

Want to dye using the sun? Join HEAT for our cyanotype workshop! We will provide supplies, but feel free to bring clothes you want to upcycle!

Off-Campus Spring Clean-Up
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m EST

Location: Various neighborhoods in Boston, near campus

Are you an off-campus student? Partner with Boston residents to beautify neighborhoods surrounding Northeastern. Learn more about how you can get involved in this good neighbor program to make a local impact. Hosted by Campus Engagement and Support.

Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship at Jamaica Pond
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST

Location: James Michael Curley House, Boston

Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, April 12! This month, they will be working at Jamaica Pond. Registration is required.

Trip to Arnold Arboretum
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST 

Location: Meeting at Ruggles at 2:00 PM, Boston

Looking to discover new green spaces in Boston? Come to the Arnold Arboretum with HEAT! We will be meeting at Ruggles to take the orange line over to visit one of Boston's most stunning parks!

Municipalities Leading the Charge on EVs
11:00 a.m. – 12:o0 p.m. EST

Location: Online

Join The Alliance for Climate Transition for an exiciting discussion that explores how state and local governments can stay ahead of changing regulations and speed up the transition to electric fleets.

Earth Month Movie Night
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EST

Location: Ryder 275, Boston campus

We are a new professional environmental fraternity on campus, and are hosting a movie night to end off our semester (and kick off Earth Month)! We will be watching the Erin Brockovich movie, and popcorn is included!

Sustainability Club Mixer hosted by the Green Initiatives Board (GIB)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EST

Location: Student Organization Suite, Curry Student Center, Boston campus

Attend the Sustainability Club Mixer, and connect with sustainability groups on campus, explore collaboration opportunities, and discuss the future of sustainability at Northeastern! Representatives from SGA’s Green Initiatives Board will also to share insights and resources about ongoing projects! Hosted by SGA.

DIY Sustainable Stamp Tote Bags
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST

Location: The Eatery at Stetson East, Boston campus

Stop by The Eatery to DIY your own tote bag, using repurposed produce "stamps". Meal swipe or payment of the door rate required for entry.

Refill Station Pop-up
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST

Location: Snell Library Quad, Boston campus

Kick of Earth Month with a celebratory Pop-Up hosted by Northeastern Sustainability. Bring your own cup and get free coffee, tea, or flavored water with fresh add-ins!

DIY Oyster Shell Trinket Dish
12:00 p.m. EST

Location: United Table, Boston campus

Stop by United Table to DIY your own trinket dish, using repurposed oyster shells. Meal swipe or payment of the door rate required for entry.

61st Annual Robert D. Klein Lecture: Landing Infrastructure: Sustainability and the Built Environment
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST

Location: John D. O'Bryant African-American Institute, Cabral Center, Boston campus, and Zoom

Join Northeastern Architecture Professor, Dan Adams, to discuss how considering ecological relationships in design can create new urban typologies, policies, and connection. Hosted by the Office of the Provost.

Innovation Week
Monday - Friday

Location: Multiple campus locations

Join us March 10–14 for Northeastern’s inaugural Sustainability Innovation Week, a university-wide event bringing together students, faculty, and industry leaders to drive change, spark ideas, and shape a more sustainable future.

Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. EST

Location: EXP 203

Join us for our final meeting of the year to reflect on sustainability progress at Northeastern, discuss Earth Month, explore the Co-Chair Election process, and provide feedback for planning next year’s.

Plastics Pollution Panel
11:00 a.m. EST

Location: Virtual

Join this panel to learn how experts are tackling plastic pollution through science, policy, and action.

Click here to register for the Zoom meeting.

Decarbonization and Resilience Plan Northeastern Forum
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Boston Campus
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad

Northeastern is developing a decarbonization and resilience plan to advance our leadership and commitment to sustainability.  Stop by the Curry Student Center from noon to 4:00pm of November 19 to learn more about the plan, provide feedback on draft planning scenarios, and learn about how partners across the global network  are contributing to decarbonization and resiliency.

Faculty and Staff Series
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m EST
Virtual

Join the Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub for a Sustainability Meeting Series aimed to support faculty and staff working toward sustainable solutions in their work plans and departments. These meetings will provide information, resources, and connections to help you incorporate sustainability into your work. All faculty and staff are invited to attend, from those who just want to learn more to those who have big ideas they have always dreamed of implementing.

Boston Building Resources Volunteering (SSC Members Only)
9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Boston Building Resources,
100 Terrace Street, Boston

SSC members will come together for a hands-on session sorting materials and learn about the 46-year history of Boston Building Resources, a local nonprofit.

Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 am - 6:30 
Dodge 370 - Boston

Join the Student Sustainability Committee in our monthly meetings as we come together in building a culture around sustainability here, at Northeastern!

Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 am - 6:30 
Dodge 370 - Boston

Join the Student Sustainability Committee in our monthly meetings as we come together in building a culture around sustainability here, at Northeastern!

Faculty and Staff Series
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual

Join the Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub for a Sustainability Meeting Series aimed to support faculty and staff working toward sustainable solutions in their work plans and departments.