UMass Dining Sustainability

Handmade Holiday Gift-Making
2025-12-10 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Wall in the Campus Center
Join the UMass Permaculture Initiative in our yearly holiday crafting gathering! Learn wreathmaking, candle dipping, ornament making, and tea blending in the Blue Wall Atrium, December 10th 12-3pm.

Winter Wildlife Tracking
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00
We’re excited to offer our first every Wildlife Tracking walk. Local tracker and wildlife enthusiast, Tamsin Flanders, will show us how to interpret prints, scat, and other signs of animals in our area.
Space is limited. Be sure to RSVP if you want to join. Location will be emailed to registrants.
www.tinyurl.com/winterwildlifetracking

Spring 2026 Events
2026-02-25 - 2026-04-22
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 and staff to learn, taste, and take action. Check back for details as the events get closer!

NEW DATE: Dining for a Cooler Planet Film Screening: WASTED! The Story of Food Waste
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall, 157 Commonwealth Ave, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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 film WASTED! The Story of Food Waste dives into the negative implications and the deliciously innovative possibilities of food waste. Doors to the Events Hall will open at 6:00pm and the film screening will start at 6:30pm. This event is open and free to all UMass community members. Popcorn will be provided!

Save the Date: The Blue Food Cookbook Presentation & Discussion with Chef Barton Seaver
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall, 157 Commonwealth Ave, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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 can support climate action, environmental stewardship, and delicious, nourishing meals.
The event will include a cookbook giveaway and free dish samplings inspired by recipes from The Blue Food Cookbook. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the leading experts in sustainable seafood; we hope to see you there!

Celebrate Earth Day with Us
2026-04-22 11:00 - 14:00 | 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 momentum going, a climate-friendly menu options will be available at all dining commons from 5–9 PM.
Enjoy great food, discover new favorites, and see how small actions can add up to a big impact!

SPARE Pop Up Dinner at Berkshire DC & Food Truck Take Over
2026-04-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Berkshire Dining Commons, 121 Southwest Cir, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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.
