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, […]
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Events
NEW DATE: Dining for a Cooler Planet Film Screening: WASTED! The Story of Food Waste
The UMass Dining Sustainability Team is excited to host a Dining for a Cooler Planet film screening at the Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The […]
Save the Date: The Blue Food Cookbook Presentation & Discussion with Chef Barton Seaver
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 […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Us
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 […]
SPARE Pop Up Dinner at Berkshire DC & Food Truck Take Over
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 […]
Save the Date: Farm to Campus Dinner September 22nd
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 […]
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 […]
Fall Foraging walk
Join Dan Bensonoff as we learn about the ancient practice of foraging for wild plants and mushrooms. Register Here
Farm to Feast: Learning Indigenous Foods and Ecosystems
Join us for an evening of cultural exchange, informative talks, great company, and delicious food! Register Here
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 […]
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.
Farm to Feast: Learning Indigenous Foods and Ecosystems
Join us for an evening of cultural exchange, informative talks, great company, and delicious food! Register Here
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...