Photo of Groundsworkers planting red & white annual flowers on Earth Day.

Earth Month Events

2026

We’re planning another month of great events!

Check here for updates or keep an eye on @montclair_sustainability!

If you’re hosting an event during April that you’d like to have listed here, please email sustainability@montclair.edu

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2025

Join us for Earth Month events throughout April 2025!

April 5th

  • Garden Trip (Garden of Hope)
    Time: 9:10 AM – 2:00 PM
    Hosted by: Environmental Club
    Meet up location: In front of Center of Environmental and Life Science (CELS)
    Address: 3, 7 Fairmount Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
    A hands-on experience where students will explore sustainable gardening practices and community-based environmental initiatives.
    Sign up on Engage!

April 6th

  • Beach Clean-up (Caven Point Beach at Liberty State Park)
    Time: 8:40 AM – 1:00 PM
    Hosted by: Environmental Club
    Meet up location: In front of Center of Environmental and Life Science (CELS)
    Location: Caven Point Beach at Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305
    A beach clean-up to help preserve local marine ecosystems and engage students in environmental stewardship.
    Sign up on Engage!

April 7th

  • Volunteer at the Campus Community Garden
    Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM
    Event Hosted By: Montclair State Community Garden
    Location: Montclair State Community Garden behind the Student Center
    Get your hands dirty and help get the Garden ready for the growing season!

April 10th

  • Plants-on-the-Go
    Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
    Event Hosted By: Gourmet Dining
    Location: Diner Patio
    Stop by Gourmet Dining’s cart on the Diner Patio to DIY your own little plant and bring some greenery into your space!
    Sign up on Engage!

April 11th

  • CANCELED Tree Planting w/ President Koppell
    Time: 2:45 PM
    Event Hosted By: Office of Sustainability & Gourmet Dining

    Location: Outside Blanton Hall, by the Dunkin patio. (map)
    Help us plant two native trees on campus!

April 14th

  • Farmer’s Market
    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Event Hosted By: Gourmet Dining
    Location: Student Center Quad
    Join Gourmet Dining on the Quad for local, fresh produce and support your Montclair community by shopping at their small business!
    Sign up on Engage!

April 16th

  • Volunteer at the Campus Community Garden
    Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Event Hosted By: Montclair State Community Garden
    Location: Montclair State Community Garden behind the Student Center
    Get your hands dirty and help get the Garden ready for the growing season!

April 21st

  • Thrift & Gift
    Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Event Hosted By: Environmental Club
    Location: Student Center, Room 411
    An event promoting sustainable shopping and the importance of reusing goods to reduce waste
    Sign up on Engage!

April 22nd

  • Office of Sustainability Earth Day Event
    Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Event Hosted By: Office of Sustainability
    Location: Student Center Quad
    An in-person event where you can visit the tables of participating organizations to learn more about what they’re doing for sustainability. All participants have the opportunity to earn an Office of Sustainability t-shirt!

April 24th

  • Sustainable Tea & Talk
    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Event Hosted By: Office of Sustainability
    Location: University Hall, Room 1143
    Sustainability interns are hosting this informal meet-up to discuss current sustainability issues that are on our mind and yours. We hope to create community while enjoying tea, coffee, and dessert.

April 25th

  • Outdoor Movie Night – Wall-E
    Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Event Hosted By: Center for Student Involvement
    Location: Student Center Quad
    Enjoy Wall-E under the stars with the Center for Student Involvement for Family Weekend & as part of Earth Month!
    Sign up on Engage!

April 29th

  • Visual Arts Exhibit in the Montclair State Community Garden
    Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Event Hosted By: Montclair State Community Garden
    Location: Montclair State Community Garden behind the Student Center
    Enjoy time in the Garden while enjoying art created by Montclair students!