Earth Month
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY EARTH MONTH 2025
Our Power, Our Planet
EARTHDAY.ORG's Earth Day 2025 theme is ". Over 1 billion participants around the world will take action on April 22nd. -EARTHDAY.ORG #EarthActionDay
Earth Month Planning Committee
The 2025 Earth Month events were planned by the Earth Month Committee.
Earth Month Planning Committee members include representatives from: Career Exploration and Development, College of Nursing, Design Innovation, Employee Wellness and Health Promotion, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Kent State of Well-being, Bookstore, University Libraries, Museum, Materials Science Graduate Program, Office of Sustainability, RecWell, University College, School of Peace and Conflict Studies and student organizations including Kent Interhall Council, Undergraduate Student Government; and a representative from Stark regional campus.
If you'd like to be part of the Earth Month Planning Committee please email Leah Graham lgraha13@kent.edu
Check back as more events are added!
Volunteer at Earth Fest on April 23: one hour shifts from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm:
Earth Month Events 2025
- March & April- DI Hub Fix-It Kent Volunteer Coaches
- March 19 - April 30 - Days for Girls Donation Drive
- March 22 - Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) Regional Science Day
- March 22 - DI Hub Community Open House
- April 2 - Days for Girls
- April 4 - Earth Sciences Palmer Lecture Series
- April 4 - Department of Geography Colloquium Series
- April 4 - Projective Territories Symposium
- April 5- Cascade Valley Metro Park Day Hike
- April 6 - Park Clean-Up Volunteer Event
- April 10 - Public Health Career Fair
- April 9 - CMGT Speaker Series "Enhancing Built Environment Resilience to Climate Change Through Innovations"
- April 11 - Donuts with the Director: Textiles and Sustainability
- April 11 - Rain Barrel Painting Project
- April 11 - Earth Sciences Palmer Lecture Series
- April 11 - Department of Geography Colloquium Series
- April 11 - CUDC Program Series Great Lakes Climate Mobilites
- April 11 - Ultimate Thrift Swap
- April 12 - Nature & Environmental Writing: A Reading and Panel Discussion
- April 12-13 - Ohio Weekend Backpacking Trip
- April 14 - Volunteer Service Project: Protecting Water Quality: Stormwater Drain Marking
- April 16 - Wellness Wednesday- Environmental Wellness/Sustainability (Farmers’ Market)
- April 16 - Internship and Job Opportunities in Local Health and Human Services Agencies
- April 18 - 27 - Men on Boats
- April 18 - CUDC Program Series
- April 19 - Outdoor Rock Climbing Day Trip - Logtown
- April 16 - Wellness Wednesday
- April 21 - 26 - Flashes Give Back Week
- April 21 - 26 - Kent State Annual Fashion Week
- April 21 - "Precarious Fields" by Laure Nolte
- April 21 - August 21 - "Field of Dreams" Exhibit by Laure Nolte
- April 23 - Earth Fest
- April 23 - Kent State Haymaker Farmers' Market
- April 23 - Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase
- April 23 - Activist-in-Residence
- April 24 - Aeronautics and Engineering Research Open House
- April 24 - Fix-It Kent
- April 24 - Activist-in-Residence
- April 24 - "Precarious Fields"
- April 25 - Earth Sciences Palmer Lecture Series
- April 26 - Flashes Give Back Day of Service: Kent Campus Tree Planting
- April 26 - Flashes Give Back Day of Service: May 4th Commemoration Preparation
- April 26 - Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference 2025 at KSU East Liverpool
- April 26 - Wetlands Wonders: A Walk & Talk and Screening Experience at KSU Stark
- April 26 - Outdoor Rock Climbing Day Trip -West Branch State Park
- April 27 - Cuyahoga River Kayak Trip
- April 28 - The Connection Between Sustainability and Wellness: Webinar
- April 29 - Introduction to Engineering Design Challenge
- April - Bicycle Survey
- May 1 - DI Day
DI Hub Fix-It Kent Volunteer Coaches
Event Date: April 24 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
DI Hub
Hosted by Design Innovation
Do you have skills of repair? Come share them at the DI Hub’s upcoming Fix-It Kent repair workshop! We’re looking for volunteers to share their expertise in topics including (but not limited to) electronics, woodworking, mending and sewing, as well as folks with general hand and power tool knowledge.
This event empowers attendees to repair their own broken or damaged items with the guidance of knowledgeable volunteers like you. Whether you specialize in a particular area or simply enjoy fixing things and tinkering, your support can make a difference. Volunteers will work one-on-one with participants to share advice, coach them through the repair process, and help them build confidence in their skills.
Good communication and a willingness to teach are key, as this is a hands-on learning experience. If you're interested in volunteering, or know someone who would be a good fit, we’d love for you to join us!
Please fill out our and we will follow up with you soon. Feel free to email us at di@kent.edu with any questions and shre with others who may be interested.
Thank you for helping us build a community of repair and sustainability!
Days for Girls Donation Drive
March 19 through April 30
Williamson House
Hosted by the Women's Center
We are taking panty donations for Days For Girls! You can drop them off at the Williamson house from March 19 to April 30th. Also at our International Women’s Day Event 4:30-6:00 PM on March 25th!
- The materials needed are:
- Panties (Classic briefs, full briefs or hipsters)
- 100% cotton or 80/20 (dark, floral, or geometric patterns)
- Girls’ sizes 14, 16
- Women’s sizes 5-9
- Rotary cutters
- Rulers
- Cutting mats
- PUL (for waterproof liners)
Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) Regional Science Day
March 22 from 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Hosted by
The Ohio Academy of Science Regional Science Day at consists of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Stark, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties. Science Day and the preparation for it is a unique and fulfilling experience for students. Through their projects, students have the opportunity to explore fields of science and to learn and practice critical thinking, inquiry, technological design, and investigative skills. Students will learn research methods, including how to obtain data, keep a research log or notebook, graph data, and develop conclusions. Science fair projects foster imagination and elevate creative thought. Students will develop and enhance organizational and communication skills, and they will learn to work independently as well as in a group. They will meet other students interested in science, and students can earn recognition for academic excellence.
DI Hub Community Open House
March 22 from 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Design Innovation Hub- Reactor Makerspace (room 150)
Hosted by the Design Innovation Hub
The DI Hub Community Open House is an engaging and vibrant event that showcases the cutting-edge resources, collaborative spaces, and innovative opportunities available to you at 's Design Innovation Hub! Attendees can explore our state-of-the-art makerspaces - including our Reactor Shops & Labs - while connecting with experts who demonstrate the potential of these tools. Guests can participate in hands-on activities, view inspiring project displays, and meet members of the interdisciplinary DI community. Whether you're a student, educator, entrepreneur, or creative enthusiast, this open house invites you to discover how the DI Hub fosters innovation, collaboration, and transformative ideas in action.
Make & Takes (while supplies last):
- Buttons and stickers
- Laser-cut magnet photo frames
- Waterjet-cut bottle openers
- Dye sub printed magnets
Activities:
- Lego building challenge
- Cookie decorating
- VR experiences
- AR art creation
Days for Girls Volunteer Event
April 2 from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Williamson House First Floor
Hosted by Women's Center
Days for Girls in changing the status quo, through menstrual care solutions, education and income-generating opportunities. Join the Women's Center and Days for Girls Team of Solon to create reusable menstruation kits.
- 1 in 10 girls in Sub-Saharan Africa...
- 113 million adolescent girls in India...
- 30% of girls in rural Brazil...
...will miss school this year.
You can be part of the solution!
Volunteer Nights at the Williamson House with Solon Days for Girls Team
Earth Sciences Palmer Lecture Series
April 4 at noon
McGilvery room 234
Hosted by Department of Earth Sciences
The Palmer Earth Sciences Lecture Series is made possible by an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Donald and Anne Palmer. Dr. Palmer is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth Sciences and former Chair of the Department of Geology and Dean of the Honors College. This endowment supports a visiting lecture series dedicated to major issues and advances in Geology/Earth Sciences and Environmental Science.
The Department of Earth Sciences welcomes guest speakers on Fridays in room 234 at 12:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
Speaker: He Yin, , Geography
Department of Geography Colloquium Series
April 4
Hosted by Department of Geography
Dr. Ortis Yankey
Projective Territories Symposium
April 4 at 5:15 P.M.
Center for Architecture and Environmental Design Cene Lecture Hall
Hosted by College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Join the CAED in the Cene Lecture Hall on Monday, April 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM for "Projective Territories," a symposium featuring Neeraj Bhatia, Elisa Iturbe, Lydia Kallipoliti Paul Mosley, and Albert Pope.
Cascade Valley Metro Park Day Hike
April 5 from 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Registration required. Meet at SRWC
Hosted by Recreation and Wellness Services
Participants will have the opportunity to hike a beginner hiking trail in Cascade Valley. Chuckery Trail Loop is a 2.4 mile, moderately trafficked, loop trail located in Akron, Ohio that features a great forest setting, beautiful view of the Cuyahoga River, and is good for all skill levels. No prior experience is needed.
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 5 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Cascade Valley Metro Park - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $10
Park Clean-Up Volunteer Event
April 6 from 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Registration required. Meet at SRWC
Hosted by Recreation and Wellness Services and Cuyahoga Valley National Park
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to give back to the Earth? Join us in a volunteer event cleaning up trails at Cuyahoga Valley National Park as a way to give back to nature! Together, we can keep our beautiful backyard looking pristine!
Date & Time: Sunday, Apr. 6 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $0 (free)
CMGT Speaker Series "Enhancing Built Environment Resilience to Climate Change Through Innovations"
April 9 at 5:30 P.M.
Center for Architecture and Environmental Design Cene Lecture Hall
Hosted by College of Architecture and Environmental Design
CMGT Speaker Series "Enhancing Built Environment Resilience to Climate Change Through Innovations"
Public Health Career Fair
April 10 from 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Moulton Hall Ballroom
Hosted by College of Public Health
Join us for the 2025 Public Health Career Fair on Thursday, April 10, from 12 to 4 p.m., in Moulton Hall. Explore exciting career opportunities with over 40 top healthcare organizations and health professionals, and discover your future career path in public health.
Dress for success, bring your resume, Student ID, and don't hesitate to ask questions and learn about volunteer positions, potential internships and full-time roles that align with your interests and passions.
Donuts with the Director: Textiles and Sustainability
April 11 at 11:00 A.M.
Museum
Hosted by Museum
Please join us for "Donuts with the Director" at the Museum on Friday April 11, from 11-12, for coffee, donuts, and conversation with Museum Director Dr. Sarah Spinner Liska. The discussion will center around textiles and sustainability and will be led by fourth-year fashion student Simone Hester. The museum is located at 515 Hilltop Drive and the event is free and open to all KSU Students. Afterwards, stop at the Fabric Pantry, a non-profit student organization, to stock up on free fabrics from 12-2 in the School of Fashion, Rm 126, and give old textiles new life. Plan to wear something GREEN in celebration of Earth Day!
Rain Barrel Painting Project
April 11 from noon to 3:00 P.M.
The Herrick Conservatory Greenhouse at Cunningham Hall
Hosted by The Herrick Conservatory, The Herrick Conservatory & Sustainability Club, and Town Hall II
Stop by and paint Rain Barrels at The Herrick Conservatory.
Earth Sciences Palmer Lecture Series
April 11 at noon
McGilvery room 234
Hosted by Department of Earth Sciences
The Palmer Earth Sciences Lecture Series is made possible by an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Donald and Anne Palmer. Dr. Palmer is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth Sciences and former Chair of the Department of Geology and Dean of the Honors College. This endowment supports a visiting lecture series dedicated to major issues and advances in Geology/Earth Sciences and Environmental Science.
The Department of Earth Sciences welcomes guest speakers on Fridays in room 234 at 12:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
Speaker: George Guice, Towson University
Department of Geography Colloquium Series
April 11
Hosted by Department of Geography
Dr. Danielle McLaughlin
CUDC Program Series Great Lakes Climate Mobilities
April 11 from 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
CUDC 1309 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH
Hosted by Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
Join as Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative hosts a book realease and panel discussion for "Great Lakes Climate Mobilities" on Friday, April 11, 2025 in person and on Zoom.
Ultimate Thrift Swap
April 11 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Student Center Dining Room
Hosted by University Housing, Kent Interhall Council, Career Closet
Ultimate Thrift Swap will be on Friday, April 11 from 6-8 in the KSC Dining Room
Nature & Environmental Writing: A Reading and Panel Discussion
April 12 at 4:00 P.M.
Ohio Center for the Book (Cleveland Public Library 2nd floor, 325 Superior Ave., Cleveland)
Wick Poetry Center is partnering with the Ohio Center for the Book, Cleveland Public Library, and Cinematheque at the Cleveland Institute of Art
Featuring Kari Gunter-Seymour, Caryl Pagel, Shei Sanchez, Catherine Wing, Stephanie Ginese, Carrie George, Charles Malone, and Jason Harris
The Wick Poetry Center is partnering with the Ohio Center for the Book, Cleveland Public Library, and Cinematheque at the Cleveland Institute of Art to explore how writing about place continues to change and remain vital. This reading will feature Ohio Poet Laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour, and other contributors to our anthology, Light Enters the Grove: Exploring Cuyahoga Valley National Park Through Poetry. The event will be followed by a film screening at the Cinematheque at 7pm.
Ohio Weekend Backpacking Trip
April 12- 13
Registration required. Meet at SRWC
Hosted by Recreation and Wellness Services
Considering a convenient weekend trip within Ohio? Come join the Adventure Center on an overnight backpacking trip through Zaleski State Forest in some nice spring weather. We will be hiking over ten miles in an area that is a popular area for birding, camping, and hiking. We will be backpacking for 2 days with 35 or more pounds of gear on our backs and spending 1 night camping in the woods. Get ready for some fun! The fee includes meals.
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 12 - Sunday, Apr. 13
Location: Zaleski State Forest, Ohio - meet at the SRWC
Cost: Students $95, Non-students $105
Difficulty: Level 2. Some hiking experience preferred, moderate physical exertion
Volunteer Service Project: Protecting Water Quality: Stormwater Drain Marking
April 14 from 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Registration required
Hosted by the Office of Sustainability, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and Community Engaged Learning
Educate the campus community about water quality! Apply “no dumping, drains to stream” stickers to stormwater drains on campus. Help protect water quality and raise awareness that dumping trash, debris, or hazardous waste contributes to pollution and endangers wildlife via the stormwater drain marking project. All supplies and training demo provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water bottle if needed. Opportunities to learn about other sustainability features on campus.
Internship and Job Opportunities in Local Health and Human Services Agencies
April 16 from 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Online
Hosted by College of Public Health
Mark Frisone, Executive Director of Family and Community Services, with offices in Kent, Ohio and throughout northeast Ohio, will discuss opportunities for public health students and graduates in community health and human services programs.
Wellness Wednesday- Environmental Wellness/Sustainability (Farmers’ Market)
April 16 from 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Tri Towers Rotunda
Hosted by Kent State of Well-being
Stop by our table to complete an activity and chat with Peer Educators about Environmental Wellness and the importance of Farmers’ Markets.
CUDC Program Series Planetary Ports: A Theory of Infrastructural Urbanization
April 18 from 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
CUDC 1309 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH
Hosted by Kent State Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
Join as Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative hosts Jeffrey S. Nesbit for his lecture "Planetary Ports: A Theory of Infrastructural Urbanization" in person and on Zoom.
Men on Boats
April 18 - 27
Hosted by School of Theatre and Dance
By Jaclyn Backhaus; Directed by Caitlyn Kane. Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. "Men On Boats" is the true(ish) story of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Grand and Colorado Rivers with nine amateur explorers. This comedic feminist retelling of the explorers’ death-defying adventure raises urgent questions about whose histories are told, whose perspectives are left out, and how historical narratives shape contemporary understandings of belonging.
"Men On Boats" is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
Outdoor Rock Climbing Day Trip- Logtown
April 19 from 10:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Registration required. Meet at SRWC
Hosted by Recreation and Wellness Services
Enjoy a day of outdoor climbing at Logtown. Tucked away on the eastern edge of Ohio in the little village of Lisbon, is a small rock climbing crag by the name of Logtown. This once active rock quarry is now home to one of the only places to lead climb in the entire state. With routes ranging in grades from 5.3 to 5.12d, as well as a mix of bouldering, sport climbing, and trad climbing, there is a little something for everyone. This trip is great for all experience levels from beginner to experienced.
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 19 from 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Logtown - meet at the SRWC
Cost: Students $40, Non-students $45
Flashes Give Back Week
April 21 - 26
Hosted by the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Since 2009, Golden Flashes have come together to volunteer for our blue and gold communities around the world. What was once a day of service is now a weeklong initiative, offering even more ways to give back.
Join In
Volunteer at Kent State or in your local community. Whether you’re passionate about combating food insecurity, improving literacy among K-12 students, creating crafts and notes to uplift your community, cleaning up and improving spaces or donating supplies that support Kent State students, you can give back to the area that means the most to you. This year, we are excited to offer in-person volunteer opportunities and a variety of virtual options. Already volunteer in your community? Tell us how you are joining in through .
"Field of Dreams" Exhibit by Laure Nolte
April 21 - August 21
Center for Architecture and Environmental Design The Lawrence R. and Sandra C. Armstrong Gallery
Hosted by College of Architecture and Environmental Design
"Field of Dreams" Exhibit by Laure Nolte
"Precarious Fields" by Laure Nolte
April 21 at 5:15 P.M.
Center for Architecture and Environmental Design Cene Lecture Hall
Hosted by College of Architecture and Environmental Design
"Precarious Fields" by Laure Nolte
Annual Fashion Week
April 21 - 26
Hosted by the School of Fashion
The annual Fashion Show is the main event in the School of Fashion's Fashion Week.
Earth Fest
April 23 from 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Kent Student Center Risman Plaza (or if rain, 2nd floor Student Center)
Hosted by the Office of Sustainability and the Earth Month Planning Committee
Join on and off campus organizations and departments for a fun-filled Earth Day event with music, student activities, information, giveaways, and prize drawings. The purpose of this event is to: 1) increase students’ awareness of sustainability on and off campus 2) engage students in educational activities and 3) inspire students’ actions in the sustainability movement. All sustainability-related organizations are encouraged to participate including those with a focus on prosperity (economy), people (social), or planet (environment).
Organizations tabling:
- Anti-Racism and Equity Institute
- The Brewer-Garrett Company
- Career Exploration and Development
- CARES Center
- The City of Kent, Ohio Climate Action Plan Bike & Walk Infrastructure
- The City of Kent, Ohio Sustainability Commission
- City of Kent Parks & Recreation
- College of Aeronautics and Engineering
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Division of People, Culture and Belonging
- Environmental Education Council of Ohio EECO
- Environmental Science and Design Research Institute
- The Fabric Pantry
- Kent Environmental Council
- Kent Interhall Council
- Kent State Geological Society
- Kent State Glass Club
- Kent State of Well-being
- Kent State School of Peace & Conflict Studies (SPCS)
- (SRVSS)
- KSU Biology Club
- KSU RecWell Adventure Center
- Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio
- The Nature Conservancy
- NOPEC
- ODNR Division of Wildlife
- Ohio State Natural Areas and Preserves
- Portage County Recycling Portage County Solid Waste
- Portage Park District
- Rural Action
- Sigma Gamma Epsilon
- Spin
- Summit Metro Parks
- Wick Poetry Center
- Wild Ones Greater Cleveland
Kent State Haymaker Farmers' Market
April 23 from 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Kent Student Center Risman Plaza
Hosted by Kent State of Well-being
has partnered with Haymaker Farmers' Market to bring a farmer's market to the Kent Campus. The Kent State Farmers' Market provides students with opportunities to learn about the local farming community, select fresh produce and connect with the broader Kent community in addition to creating a community around food with a warm, friendly and fun environment. The market will include selling crafts (photography, prints, glass, fiber) and educational workshops related to food as well as performances (music, dance, theater).
Kent State Haymaker Farmers' Market
ESDRI Research Showcase
April 23 from 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Integrated Sciences Building Main Hallway (1st floor)
Hosted by Environmental Science Design Research Institute
The Environmental Science and Design’s Annual Research Showcase features poster presentations from students across different disciplines related to environmental science, design, or sustainability. For more information contact: Katie Manning at kmanni12@kent.edu or esdri@kent.edu
Submit your abstract for the showcase (open until April 11th):
Activist-in-Residence
April 23 from noon - 1:30 P.M.
Integrated Sciences Building
Hosted by the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute
We are pleased to announce that Dr. José Salinas will serve as AREI's Activist-in-Residence for the 2025 spring semester. As the Director of the in Fremont, Ohio, Dr. Salinas oversees a team dedicated to providing professional development, technical assistance, and guidance to school districts across the state. His work through the Title I-Part C migrant education program focuses on addressing the educational disruptions, language and cultural barriers, social isolation, and health disparities faced by migratory children. Under his leadership, OMEC has become an indispensable resource for schools and educational service centers throughout Ohio.
Please join us on April 23rd during Earth Fest to meet and hear from our Activist as he discusses environmentalism through the lens of farm work at the Integrated Sciences Building during ESDRI Research Showcase from noon to 1:30 P.M. AREI will be tabling on April 23 at the ESDRI Research Showcase from noon to 3:00 P.M.. Also, be sure to join us on April 24 for his final day on campus, click here for more information! Through this series, we hope to engage with the university community through a variety of exciting initiatives, including seminars, panel presentations, workshops, training sessions, and film screenings.
Spring 2025 Activist-in-Residence
Aeronautics and Engineering Research Open House
April 24 from 3:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Aeronautics and Engineering Building room 170
Hosted by Aeronautics and Engineering
Experience the forefront of innovation at ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) Research Open House. Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and innovators as we showcase groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technology. Explore the latest advancements, engage in meaningful discussions, and discover opportunities for collaboration that will shape the future of aeronautics and engineering.
Fix-It Kent
April 24 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Design Innovation Hub- Reactor Makerspace (room 150)
Hosted by KSU Design Innovation (DI) Initiative in partnership with Fix-It CLE, a program from Circular Cleveland, an initiative of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress and the City of Cleveland, in collaboration with Neighborhood Connections
Join us for our Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop!
Got something broken? Don’t toss it—fix it! Join DI for Fix-It Kent, a hands-on repair workshop where experienced coaches will help you repair your everyday objects, saving you money and keeping waste out of landfills. This free community event is open to anyone looking to fix household items, electronics, clothing, small appliances, and more. Whether you're tackling a wobbly chair, a torn jacket, or a gadget that’s stopped working, our volunteer repair experts will guide you through the process.
Interested in volunteering? If you have repair skills in electronics, woodworking, sewing, or general tool use, we’d love for you to share your expertise! Volunteers work one-on-one with participants to teach repair techniques and build confidence in fixing things. Sign up to volunteer here: Fixing together builds community—join us and be part of the solution!
Fix-It Kent is hosted by the KSU Design Innovation (DI) Initiative in partnership with Fix-It CLE, a program from Circular Cleveland, an initiative of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress and the City of Cleveland, in collaboration with Neighborhood Connections.
Do you have skills of repair? Come share them at the DI Hub’s upcoming Fix-It Kent repair workshop! We’re looking for volunteers to share their expertise in topics including (but not limited to) electronics, woodworking, mending and sewing, as well as folks with general hand and power tool knowledge.
This event empowers attendees to repair their own broken or damaged items with the guidance of knowledgeable volunteers like you. Whether you specialize in a particular area or simply enjoy fixing things and tinkering, your support can make a difference. Volunteers will work one-on-one with participants to share advice, coach them through the repair process, and help them build confidence in their skills.
Good communication and a willingness to teach are key, as this is a hands-on learning experience. If you're interested in volunteering, or know someone who would be a good fit, we’d love for you to join us!
Please fill out our and we will follow up with you soon. Feel free to email us at di@kent.edu with any questions and shre with others who may be interested.
Activist-in-Residence
April 24
Hosted by the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute
We are pleased to announce that Dr. José Salinas will serve as AREI's Activist-in-Residence for the 2025 spring semester. As the Director of the in Fremont, Ohio, Dr. Salinas oversees a team dedicated to providing professional development, technical assistance, and guidance to school districts across the state. His work through the Title I-Part C migrant education program focuses on addressing the educational disruptions, language and cultural barriers, social isolation, and health disparities faced by migratory children. Under his leadership, OMEC has become an indispensable resource for schools and educational service centers throughout Ohio.
Please join us on April 23rd during Earth Fest to meet and hear from our Activist as he discusses environmentalism through the lens of farm work at the Integrated Sciences Building during ESDRI Research Showcase. Also, be sure to join us on April 24 for his final day on campus, click here for more information! Through this series, we hope to engage with the university community through a variety of exciting initiatives, including seminars, panel presentations, workshops, training sessions, and film screenings.
Spring 2025 Activist-in-Residence
Earth Sciences Palmer Lecture Series
April 25 at noon
McGilvery room 234
Hosted by Department of Earth Sciences
The Palmer Earth Sciences Lecture Series is made possible by an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Donald and Anne Palmer. Dr. Palmer is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth Sciences and former Chair of the Department of Geology and Dean of the Honors College. This endowment supports a visiting lecture series dedicated to major issues and advances in Geology/Earth Sciences and Environmental Science.
The Department of Earth Sciences welcomes guest speakers on Fridays in room 234 at 12:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
Speaker: Brian Huber, Smithsonian Institute - Asteroid impact at the end of the dinosaur era
Flashes Give Back Day of Service: Kent Campus Tree Planting
April 26 from 10:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Registration required. Meet at Center for Undergraduate Excellence
Hosted by Community Engaged Learning
This project is part of a larger Day of Service program planned by Community Engaged Learning as well as Flashes Give Back Week, which invites Kent State alumni to engage in service to their local communities. Student participants will volunteer alongside alumni participants.
The Opening Program will take place in the CUE KeyBank Student Success Lounge, where groups will be dismissed to their service sites. Following the service projects, lunch will be served. Any necessary transportation will be provided.
Flashes Give Back Day of Service: May 4th Commemoration Preparation
April 26 from 10:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Registration required. Meet at Center for Undergraduate Excellence
Hosted by Community Engaged Learning
This project is part of a larger Day of Service program planned by Community Engaged Learning as well as Flashes Give Back Week, which invites Kent State alumni to engage in service to their local communities. Student participants will volunteer alongside alumni participants.
The Opening Program will take place in the CUE KeyBank Student Success Lounge, where groups will be dismissed to their service sites. Following the service projects, lunch will be served. Any necessary transportation will be provided.
Outdoor Rock Climbing Day Trip- West Branch State Park
April 26 from 10:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Registration required. Meet at SRWC
Hosted by Recreation and Wellness Services
Come rock climb and camp at Ohio’s newest outdoor climbing spot! Just opened in the fall of 2023, West Branch offers great beginner-friendly climbing. We will camp for one night, climb a lot, and do some hiking too! The fee includes meals.
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 26 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: West Branch State Park - meet at the SRWC
Cost: Students $40, Non-students $45
Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference 2025
April 26 from 11:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Purinton Hall- East Liverpool
Hosted by East Liverpool
This year’s event will call attention to the Arctic Nations and Climate Change and includes student research. It is free and open to the public. It showcases undergraduate research on Environmental Issues. Students from all campuses are welcome! This event is free and open to the public, however, RSVP is appreciated.
For updates and additional information, you may contact:
Dr. Lydia Rose at Lrose17@kent.edu or Dr. Darryl Hancock at dhancoc4@kent.edu
Wetlands Wonders: A Walk & Talk and Screening Experience at KSU Stark
April 26 from 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Science and Nursing Building Auditorium room 101, at Stark
Hosted by at Stark and PBS Western Reserve
Join PBS Western Reserve and Kent State Stark for a special screening of By Nature's Design, followed by a Q&A session where you can engage with experts and learn more about the importance of wetlands. After the discussion, we will take a walking tour (optional, but registration is required) of the Kent State Stark wetlands to explore these vital ecosystems firsthand.
By Nature’s Design is a docuseries that highlights a different area of native wildlife in our region each season. The first season will focus on wetlands. The first episode will be an overall look at the wetlands in Ohio, their impact on the ecosystem, some dangers to the wetlands, and what the future of Ohio wetlands looks like.This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. It is recommended for participants aged 16 and older. Once registered, you will receive instructions and directions from Kent State Stark or PBS Western Reserve.
Cuyahoga River Kayak Trip
April 27 from 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Registration required. Meet at SRWC
Hosted by Recreation and Wellness Services
This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Kramer Fields-just let us know ahead of time!) From there, we will paddle to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. We will then take the shuttle back to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. A staff member will be with you on the water for the entire trip. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner friendly, and no prior experience is needed.
Date & Time: Sunday, Apr. 27 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $30
The Connection Between Sustainability and Wellness: Webinar
April 28 at 11:00 A.M.
Webinar registration required
Hosted by Employee Wellness and Health Promotion
Event Description: Sustainability and wellness go hand in hand! Just think... using alternative transportation means more movement! Join the Office of Sustainability to hear about a range of sustainability initiatives on campus and how they support wellness.
Employee Wellness Calendar to register
The Herrick Conservatory Plant Sale
April 28 - Friday May 2
daily from 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
The Herrick Conservtory Greenhouse at Cunningham Hall
Hosted by The Herrick Conservatory and The Herrick Conservatory & Sustainability Club;
Stop by and purchase plants grown in the Herrick Conservatory Greenhouse.
Bicycle Survey
Online
Hosted by The Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Office of Sustainability
SWe want to hear from you! Take the Kent State Bicycle Survey today and please share and pass along to others. This survey is being conducted by the Bicycle Advisory Committee to bring together and gain insight from students, faculty/staff, and our community who are interested in improving biking around . The survey should take less than five minutes to complete.
Bicycle Advisory Committee Bicycle Survey:
DI Day
May 1 from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Design Innovation Hub
Hosted by KSU Design Innovation (DI) Initiative
Join us for our 2025 DI Day celebration and expo!
DI Day is our annual celebration of innovation, creativity, and collaboration at . This showcase highlights the groundbreaking projects and achievements of our DI Student Fellows, DI Hub members, and partners—demonstrating the power of interdisciplinary problem-solving. Join us to explore hands-on exhibits, engage with innovators, and experience the impact of design innovation in action. Whether you're a student, faculty, industry partner, or community member, DI Day is your chance to be inspired and connect with the future of innovation! The evening will include a pinning ceremony and showcase of DI projects throughout the DI Hub.
Please register by Monday, April 28th. Fore more information about Design Innovation, or DI Day, visit our website at: /designinnovation
2025 Posters
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2025 Non-KSU Earth Month Events of Interest
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
For more events visit AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Kent State is an AASHE member. To access member-only resources, create an account using your kent.edu e-mail address.
ONLINE: Digital Earth Day
April
Hosted by EARTHDAY.ORG
Sustainable Cleveland Events
Cleveland Museum of Natural History Events
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Events
Earth Optimism by Smithsonian Conservation Commons
Environmental Education Council of Ohio Events
Green Energy Ohio Events
Holden Forests and Gardens Events
Kent Environmental Council Events
Ohio Chapter: Sierra Club Events
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Events
Ohio Environmental Council Events
Ohio Environmental Professionals Network Events
Ohio Native Plant Month Events
Ohio Sea Grant Events
One Healthcare Ecochallenge
Ecochallenge.org's social change platform + curriculum connect a global community of advocates and changemakers, each doing what we can, in ways that are most relevant to us, to make this great spinning dot we call home a healthier, more equitable, more sustainable place. Welcome to the One Healthcare Ecochallenge!
Portage Soil and Water Conservation District Events
Portage Park District Events
Who's Your Mama Earth Day and Environmental Art Festival
April 19 noon - 4:00 P.M.
Corner of Water and Main Street Downtown Kent, Ohio
Ohio Wildlife Student Research Symposium
April 3
Mohican State Park, part of the Annual EECO Conference
Join high school students and teachers from around Ohio as they present their wildlife and habitat research projects in this symposium for high school students. Full Day Registration - $40 (includes lunch); Student Registration - FREE (includes lunch). Please see the agenda online at
Environmental Education Council of Ohio: Annual Conference
April 3-6
Mohican State Park
The 58th Anniversary of the Environmental Education Council of Ohio Annual Conference.
Lake Metroparks Earth Day
April 27 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
History of Earth Day at
Celebrating the anniversary of the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970. "More than 20 million Americans participated in one of the largest grassroots community service movements in our history during the first Earth Day in 1970. Earth Day is now celebrated every year by almost 1 billion people worldwide." -
In 1970, Earth Day founder U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson came up with the idea for a national teach-in day to focus on the environment. April 22, 1970, was the date selected because it fell between spring break and final exams. In April 1970, , along with other colleges and universities across the nation, participated in the national environmental teach-in known as "Earth Day." Kent State hosted a series of events on campus known as "Think Week" in 1970, including having Stewart Udall, former Secretary of Interior, and Ralph Nader, environmental advocate and consumer champion, speak on campus.
Would you like to add your department or organization's event to Earth Month webpage? Email sustainability@kent.edu