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  • Franklin DC Tabling

    Franklin Dining Commons

    Stop by our table from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the specified DCs to learn more about Climate Conscious campaign!

  • Hampshire DC Tabling

    Hampshire Dining Commons

    Stop by our table from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the specified DCs to learn more about Climate Conscious campaign!

  • Sustainable, Accessible, Brain Healthy Seafood with Barton Seaver

    Hampshire Dining Commons

    Join us at Hampshire Dining Commons on April 17, 2025 from 5–9pm for a special menu featuring sustainable seafood that’s good for both the planet and your brain! From 6–7pm in the Hampshire Room, renowned chef and sustainable seafood advocate Barton Seaver will give a short presentation and share stories behind the featured species being served. […]

  • Celebrate Earth Week with Coffee and Sustainability!

    Bring your reusable mug and enjoy $0.50 off hot or iced coffee at all campus cafes on April 21, 23, 24, and 25. Even better - on Earth Day (April 22), your coffee is free with a reusable mug! Discounts apply to regular hot and iced coffee only.  

  • Climate Conscious Dining an Earth Day Special Event

    Hampshire Dining Commons

    Celebrate Earth Day with us at Hampshire Dining Commons on April 22 from 5–9pm as we serve up a low carbon impact menu that’s delicious and sustainable. Visit the Climate Conscious Learning Hub from 5–7pm in the Hampshire Room, where you can learn about the Carbon Rating on the Menu, the environmental impact of different […]

  • Berkshire DC Tabling

    Berkshire Dining Commons 121 Southwest Cir, Amherst, MA, United States

    Stop by our table from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the specified DCs to learn more about Climate Conscious campaign!

  • UMass Student Farmers’ Market

    Goodell Lawn

    A collaboration between UMass Permaculture Initiative and the UMass Student Farm, the UMass Student Farmers' Market is a seasonally weekly event featuring fresh local veggies, medicinal herbs, handmade crafts, student art, and an opportunity to get to know the amazing sustainability and DIY community on the UMass campus.

  • UMass Student Farmers’ Market

    Goodell Lawn

    A collaboration between UMass Permaculture Initiative and the UMass Student Farm, the UMass Student Farmers’ Market is a seasonally weekly event featuring fresh local veggies, medicinal herbs, handmade crafts, student art, and an opportunity to get to know the amazing sustainability and DIY community on the UMass campus.

  • Latest Past Events

    Traditional Basket Making Workshop

    Join UMass Permaculture to learn the ancient craft of basket-making using all natural materials. Space is limited. RSVP is required to attend. Click here to register.  

    UMass Student Farmers’ Market

    A collaboration between UMass Permaculture Initiative and the UMass Student Farm, the UMass Student Farmers’ Market is a seasonally weekly event featuring fresh local veggies, medicinal herbs, handmade crafts, student art, and an opportunity to get to know the amazing sustainability and DIY community on the UMass campus.  

    Fall Foraging walk

    Join Dan Bensonoff as we learn about the ancient practice of foraging for wild plants and mushrooms.   Register Here  

    UMass Student Farmers’ Market

    south Lawn
    A collaboration between UMass Permaculture Initiative and the UMass Student Farm, the UMass Student Farmers’ Market is a seasonally weekly event featuring fresh local veggies, medicinal herbs, handmade crafts, student art, and an opportunity to get to know the amazing sustainability and DIY community on the UMass campus.  

    Save the Date: Farm to Campus Dinner September 22nd

    Hampshire Dining Commons
    Join UMass Dining Sustainability for a special Farm to Campus Dinner during Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture's Climate Change and Farming Week. Enjoy a seasonal menu featuring ingredients from local farms, meet hyper-local on-campus growers, sample local products, and explore information about our food system.

    SPARE Pop Up Dinner at Berkshire DC & Food Truck Take Over

    Berkshire Dining Commons
    Join us for back-to-back days of delicious food featuring SPARE! From a full dinner spread to a food truck pop-up at the Student Farmers Market, we’re serving up favorites with a sustainable twist - come for one or both and grab something good.        

    Spring 2026 Events

    Join UMass Dining Sustainability this spring for a lineup of engaging events exploring how food choices connect to climate action. From a powerful documentary screening on food waste in February, to an April conversation on sustainable seafood with author Barton Seaver, and an Earth Day celebration focused on everyday climate actions, these events invite students...

    Celebrate Earth Day with Us

    Campus Center
    Celebrate Earth Day with us 🌍 Join us on Wednesday April 22nd from 11 AM–2 PM at the Campus Center for a day of sustainable eats and inspiration. Stop by Harvest Market for a featured climate-friendly menu, enjoy free tastings, grab some giveaways, and explore simple ways to make more climate-conscious choices. Then keep the...

    Save the Date: The Blue Food Cookbook Presentation & Discussion with Chef Barton Seaver

    Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall
    April 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall Join UMass Dining Sustainability for a special Dining for a Cooler Planet event with sustainable seafood expert and chef Barton Seaver, co-author of The Blue Food Cookbook. Chef Seaver will lead a presentation and discussion on the cookbook and how the foods we choose from the ocean...