UW–Madison Earth Fest is Coming … Not in Madison? No Problem
As Earth Fest grows, so do our opportunities to participate from afar! See how you can take part in this year’s celebration no matter where you are.
Online Events
Field Notes on Climate: Virtual Premiere and Q & A
Monday, April 20
11–11:30 a.m. and 1–1:30 p.m.
Tune in as PBS Wisconsin Education launches a new multimedia series that explores impacts of our changing climate and shares solutions-oriented stories from across our state. Be the first to see two new episodes, engage in the chat with people who have shaped the series, and get inspired to take action for our future.
Global Learning, Green Traveling: Sustainable Study Abroad
Monday, April 20
1–2 p.m.
Learn how travel impacts local communities and the environment, and how small changes can significantly reduce global footprints — plus hear from returned UW–Madison study abroad students on how sustainable practices enhance travel experiences and make a positive impact.
CPEP Seminar: Climate Research Highlights
Tuesday, April 21
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Learn about current work in the Nelson Institute’s Center for Climatic Research, from rising sea levels to increased local weather monitoring.
Weston Roundtable Lecture: Electricity is the New Eggs
Thursday, April 23
4:15–5:15 p.m.
PowerLines Founder and Executive Director Charles Hua will talk about why utility bills are rising and what stakeholders can do to address this issue.
Earth Fest, Anywhere
- Build a bee hotel for your backyard or community green space, like this event hosted by the GreenHouse Learning Community.
- Live anywhere in the Great Lakes region? Join in the Great Lakes BioBlitz 2026, which kicks off on Earth Day, April 22.
- Go through your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of unused and expired medication, like University Health Services’ Medication Take-Back Event.
- Swap one of your solo car commutes for the bus, a bike ride, or a walk, like the RoundTrip Spring Roll Challenge.
Books, Movies, and Music
Watch
Earth’s Greatest Enemy, a documentary revealing the hidden costs of a global military empire, is screening at Earth Fest and across the country for Earth Day. Find a screening near you
Read
Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present, and Future of the Self-Provisioning City by Kate Brown
Listen
The Official UW–Madison Earth Fest Playlist