Featured Event: Earth Fest Forum
The Earth Fest Forum was held April 21. The forum featured a keynote presentation by Isaias Hernandez and an exhibit hall with art, T-shirt printing, and more.Highlights from 2026
Climate Games Day
Friendly competition and sustainable solutions! Participants played environment-focused games like Catan: New Energies, Daybreak, Energetic, and Power Grid.
Tiny Gardens Everywhere
Kate Brown from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology joined us to share how gardeners are reclaiming lost and vacant spaces while nurturing health, hope, and community.
FP&M Sustainability Walking Tour
We explored campus and learn about collaborations among students, FP&M, and other UW departments to reduce the environmental impact and improve the campus experience.
Water@UW-Madison 2026 Spring Symposium: Blue Futures
As emerging technologies, scientific innovation, and evolving policy landscapes transform the way we live and work, this event explored their influence on water systems.
Tiny Terracotta Studio
At this drop-in creative experience, participants decoupaged and decorated their own mini terracotta containers. They left with free seed starter kits to create a little green of their own.
Climate Change Theatre Action
UW-Madison theatre and dance students joined for an evening of immersive theatrical performance taking over Science Hall.
What is Earth Fest?
Earth Fest is for all members of the Badger community: from students to alumni, faculty to friends, and seasoned experts to future Badgers. Dive into groundbreaking research or dig in the dirt as you pot your own plant. Sift and winnow the latest research or sort and filter recyclables. Make career connections for your future or master sustainable techniques for your home.
For Your Listening Pleasure
Engage your auditory senses with our Earth Fest-themed playlist.