Local Harvest Dinner
2023-10-05 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hampshire Dining Commons

Dining for a Cooler Planet: What Indigenous Foodways Teach Us About Climate Action featuring Guest Chef Juli Vanderhoop
2023-10-12 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin Dining Commons

rStream's AuditPRO Public Demonstration
2023-10-17 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Campus Center

Kelp Smoothie Tasting
2023-11-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Courtside Cafe

Good Food Should Do Good featuring Atlantic Sea Farms
2023-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hampshire Dining Commons

Diet for a Cooler Planet
2023-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
What Indigenous Foodways Have To Teach Us About Climate Action
Join the discussion about the ways that indigenous foodways can help eveyone be better stewards of the land and combat the climate crisis. Panelist include rhonda anderson, eric toensmeier, taelor barton, and nef duran.
Virtual Panel Begins At 5pm
Zoom Webinar Id: 982 2966 5967
Https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98229665967

Farmer Spotlight Dinner Series: Winter Moon Roots
2024-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hampshire Dining Commons
Join us for a Farmer Spotlight dinner event featuring UMass Dining’s local farm partner, Winter Moon Roots. We’re excited to showcase an exclusive selection of locally sourced produce, with a spotlight on the exquisite root vegetables. Owner, Rosendo Santizo, will be joining us to share his journey and tell the story of Winter Moon Roots. Join us at Hampshire Dining Commons from 5:30-7:30pm for an evening of celebrating the connection between our dining tables and the thriving local farms that enrich our UMass community!

Farmer Spotlight Dinner Series: North Hadley Sugar Shack
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Worcester Commons
Join us for a Farmer Spotlight dinner event featuring UMass Dining’s local farm partner, North Hadley Sugar Shack. We’re excited to showcase the journey of tree to table and indulge in the pure sweetness of locally produced maple syrup! Owners, Joe and Shelly Boisvert, will be joining us to share their journey and tell the story of North Hadley Sugar Shack. Join us at Worcester Commons from 5:30-7:30pm for an evening of celebrating the connection between our dining tables and the thriving local farms that enrich our UMass community!

Dining for a Cooler Planet: Exploring Sustainable Seafood with Guest Chef Barton Seaver
2024-04-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hampshire Dining Commons
Join us for a delicious Earth Day dining experience, where sustainability takes center stage! Join us on Monday April 22nd from 5-9pm at Hampshire Dining Commons to indulge in a delightful menu featuring responsibly sourced seafood, carefully selected to support healthy oceans and marine ecosystems.
Guest chef, Barton Seaver, will showcase their culinary expertise through a captivating cooking demonstration, revealing innovative techniques for preparing delicious seafood dishes while prioritizing sustainability. The presentation and cooking demonstration will start at 6pm in the Hampshire Room.
We hope you can join us for an educational and flavorful experience as we come together to support sustainable dining practices and celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful way.

Farmer Spotlight Dinner Series: Thomas Farm & Dairy
2024-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Worcester Commons
Join us for a Farmer Spotlight dinner event featuring UMass Dining’s local farm partner, Thomas Farm & Dairy. Prepare your taste buds as we feature two menu items using their award-winning chevre cheese from their happy Nubian goats! Owners, Jim Thomas and Laurie Cuevas, will be joining us to share their journey and tell the story of Thomas Farm. Join us at Worcester Commons from 5:30-7:30pm for an evening of celebrating the connection between our dining tables and the thriving local farms that enrich our UMass community!

Dining for a Cooler Planet: Local Farms & Climate Resilience
2024-09-18 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hampshire Dining Commons
UMass Dining will host a special event at Hampshire Dining Commons featuring a panel discussion on Local Agriculture and Climate Action, a cooking demonstration by our Executive Chef Bob Bankert at 6:00, and a special menu showcasing local ingredients.

Date: September 18th, 5:30-8:00pm
Location: Hampshire Dining Commons, 141 Southwest Circle, Amherst MA

Entry into the Dining Commons without a meal plan costs $18.75. Limited number of meal vouchers for low income diners available upon request. Once you enter, food is all-you-can-eat buffet style.

Spare Food Pop Up Event
2024-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hampshire Dining Commons
Join us for an exciting exploration of upcycled food, where you’ll discover how ingredients that would typically be wasted can be transformed into delicious, sustainable new creations. By repurposing perfectly good food, upcycled ingredients help save water, energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. This event promotes a more eco-friendly way of eating and supports sustainability by turning unused food into nutritious, valuable products with a special Menu and a Sustainability Scavenger Hunt.

Snacks and Sustainability
2024-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Wall in the Campus Center
Monthly connection for the UMass Sustainability community and the sustainability curious with coffee, tea, bagels, and more!

Dining For A Cooler Planet with Sherry Pocknett for Indigenous Peoples Day
2024-10-16 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hampshire Dining Commons
Join us for an inspiring and educational evening with James Beard Award-winning chef Sherry Pocknett, and her daughters, Cheyenne and Jade Galvin, as they explore the intersection of Indigenous foodways, resilience, and climate action. This event will feature a rich conversation between Sherry and her
daughters, a cooking demo, and special menu showcasing their unique approach to sustainable and Indigenous cuisine.

Snacks and Sustainability
2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Old Chapel Common Room, MA

Hampshire DC Tabling
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Berkshire DC Tabling
2025-03-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Berkshire Dining Commons, 121 Southwest Cir, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States

Worcester DC Tabling
2025-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Worcester Commons

Franklin DC Tabling
2025-04-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Franklin Dining Commons

Sustainable, Accessible, Brain Healthy Seafood with Barton Seaver
2025-04-17 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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. Come taste, learn, and celebrate the power of seafood to nourish people and the planet!

Celebrate Earth Week with Coffee and Sustainability!
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-25
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
2025-04-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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 foods, and pick up tips for making climate-friendly choices every day. Small acts, big impacts!

UMass Student Farmers' Market
2025-09-12 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Goodell Lawn

Feeding the Future: Innovation, Equity and Climate Resilience in the Food System
2025-09-24 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Berkshire Dining Commons, 121 Southwest Cir, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
The UMass Dining Sustainability Team is excited to kick off the fall 2025 semester with a Dining for a Cooler Planet event at Berkshire Dining Commons on Wednesday, September 24. The event, Feeding the Future: Innovation, Equity, and Climate Resilience in the Food System will take place during the nationwide Climate Week and the local Climate Change and Farming Week led by CISA. The event will feature a special menu from 5–9pm, that will showcase seasonal ingredients from our regional partners. We will also have a panel discussion from 6–7pm in the Berkshire Room. The panel will bring together farmers, advocates, professors, and other food system professionals to share firsthand stories and perspectives on building a more innovative, equitable, and resilient food system. Join us for an evening of delicious local food and meaningful conversation.

Tabling At Worcester DC
2025-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Worcester Commons
