Cal State Fullerton celebrates Earth Month with a series of events in April. Throughout the month, University Sustainability and campus partners will host a variety of activities that raise environmental awareness to drive positive action for the planet.
The first Earth Day in 1970 spurred the modern environmental movement, when a U.S. senator organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Its success led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of important environmental protection legislation including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. Earth Day has grown into an annual event observed by a billion people worldwide and continues to transform public awareness focused on creativity, innovation and ambition.
Visit CSUF’s Earth Month 2026 website for the complete schedule of programming, including:
April 9, 10 a.m.-noon, Becker Amphitheater — Sustainability Walking Tour
Join University Sustainability and Capital Programs & Facilities Management for a 1-mile, 2-hour walk around campus to see CSUF’s commitment to a greener future in action. This tour will highlight key sustainability features, including green buildings, solar photovoltaic systems, innovative water conservation efforts, transportation initiatives and more. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes and bring a water bottle. The tour will include some stairs and inclined paths. Fill out the online form to RSVP: Sustainability Walking Tours RSVP.
April 9, 2-4 p.m., Golleher Alumni House — Community Growth Through Community Care
Join the Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies for its Community Growth Through Community Care event with the Women’s Resource Center on April 9 for a discussion on the importance of community feeding and healing. Attendees will hear from speakers from El Sereno Greengrocer, Hood Herbalism and Crece Urban Farms. Refreshments will be provided.
April 10-12, Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton — Veggiepalooza
Shop a variety of vegetable and herb plants at CSUF’s annual veggie sale. Ornamental plants are also available that will surely make a garden sprout with life. The sale dates and times include:
- April 10, noon-4 p.m.
- April 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- April 12, 10a.m.-2 p.m.
April 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Parking Lot S10 — Free Compost Giveaway
Capital Programs & Facilities Management and Republic Services will be provide free compost on April 11 to celebrate Veggiepalooza. Pre-filled compost bags will be available, with a limit of three bags for community members, while supplies last. The event will take place in parking lot S10, next to the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at CSUF. Compost is organic material that can be added to the soil to help your plants grow.
April 22, 10-11:45 a.m., Ruby Gerontology Center, Room 013 — ‘Do I Need This?’ Film Screening
Attend a film screening of “Do I Need This?,” a quirky and relatable award-winning film about American excess and the stuff from which happiness is truly made. This timely, humorous and moving film interweaves the filmmaker’s complicated relationship to her family possessions during the late stages of her parents’ lives with a journey into the homes and minds of her fellow Americans. The film is a charming, thoughtful reflection on happiness, aging, materialism and mortality. The film will be followed by an informal conversation led by Carrie Lane, CSUF professor of American studies and author of “More Than Pretty Boxes: How the Rise of Professional Organizing Shows Us the Way We Work Isn’t Working.“ Snacks will be provided.
April 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Titan Walk and Becker Amphitheater — Earth Day Celebration
Join University Sustainability, ASI Environmental Sustainability Commission, Parking & Transportation Services, TitanHEALTH, and other campus partners for a day of eco-friendly fun and learning. This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” Attendees can participate in several sustainable activities including a clothing swap to encourage circular fashion, bike safety check for campus cyclists, and mobile health clinic offering health care services. Titan Walk will also host a resource fair featuring student clubs, campus departments and environmental organizations.
April 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton — Secret Garden Earth Day Market
For one unforgettable day, the arboretum transforms into The Secret Garden — a spring flea market celebrating sustainability, creativity and community. Wander through amazing CSUF and local vendors, vintage treasures and handmade goods, fun drinks and exciting sponsors, live music in the garden, and interactive activities to celebrate Earth Day. Free lunch for students is available while supplies last.
April 29, 7-9 p.m., Langsdorf Hall, Room 304 — Environmental Career Panel
Join the Orange County Association of Environmental Professionals in a conversation with CSUF alumni who are now working in environmental careers. Panelists will discuss strategies for moving from the environmental studies program into the environmentally related workforce, what they’ve learned about how to enjoy the work they do and succeed at it, as well as key skills and practices that they believe will help soon-to-be grads distinguish themselves in the job market.