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Earth Month

Check out our upcoming events to discover workshops, research presentations, and community activities that showcase our commitment to the environment.听Earth Month events are hosted by a variety of groups across 小猪视频 Tech and the Town of Blacksburg, including student groups. Events are open to everyone, and all are invited to attend to learn more about environmental stewardship in the New River Valley.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Emily Vollmer at听(540) 231-1091听or听vollmere@vt.edu听during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

EVENTS

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APRIL 6 - 12, 2026

Arbor Day 2026 Tree Planting

Monday, April 6,听 2026 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Ceremonial tree planting of two (2) Cotinus obovatus in the entryway between Sandy and Hutcheson Halls. This event will also include a tour of nearby campus trees and a discussion about pollinators and pollinator habitat.

  • Location:听Entryway coming off of Drillfield Dr between Sandy and Hutcheson Halls.
  • Contact:听Cody Kiefer (ckiefer@vt.edu听or 826-245-8529)

Upcycling, Mending, and Sustainable Fashion Workshop + Thrift Pop-Up

Monday, April 6,听 2026 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

The Office of Sustainability is hosting an event centered around upcycling, mending, and sustainable fashion in collaboration with a VT Y-TOSS thrift pop-up! The event will include a presentation from the office on sustainable fashion and upcycling, as well as a repair workshop portion with opportunities to learn from members of the NRV Quilting Party about mending and sewing. Feel free to bring any clothing items that need repairing or that could be creatively altered! Y-TOSS will also be running a thrift pop-up throughout the event. We hope to see you there!

  • Location:听YMCA Lancaster House (403 Washington St SW, Blacksburg VA)
  • Contact:听Diana Newbauer (dianan@vt.edu)

Green Graduates Program Tabling Event

Tuesday, April 7,听 2026 from 12:00-3:00 p.m.

The Green Graduates Program gives students the opportunity to reflect on the ways they will incorporate sustainability into their lives after graduation. Students fill out the Green Graduates Pledge and will receive a free cord for graduation.听

Bike Safety & Helmet Lab Tour

Tuesday, April 7,听 2026 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

We will be holding a short clinic to discuss safety equipment for biking and taking a tour of the Helmet Lab. We will conduct helmet fittings and help answer questions and address safety measures riders can adopt.

  • Location:听Meet at the Hokie Bike Hub in the Transit Center
  • Contact:听Matthew Barrow (mabarrow@vt.edu)

In The Community Garden: A Native Plants Volunteer Event

Tuesday, April 7,听 2026 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Spend an afternoon gardening at the Hale Community Garden! We will be working in our Native Plant Propagation Center to prepare it for our year of events and workshops. Come prepared to dig, pot plants, plant seeds, weed beds, and learn all about the beauty of our local ecosystem. Gloves will be provided, please dress with the weather in mind. Event will be cancelled if temperatures drop below 40F or if there is heavy precipitation. More Information: liveworkeatgrow.org

  • Location:听Hale Community Garden, 215 Maywood St, Blacksburg
  • Contact:听Emma Jensen (303-506-6686)

YTOSS Thrift Pop-up

Wednesday, April 8,听 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

A thrift pop-up will occur in front of Turner's/ Lavery Hall, run by the YTOSS student program. These thrift pop-ups are hosted throughout the school year and help drive the YTOSS鈥檚 sustainability initiative. All proceeds support the YMCA located on Washington Street. Clothes are picked out by our student leaders, so lots of different styles and trendy clothing!

Blacksburg Farmers Market

Wednesday, April 8,听 2026 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

The Blacksburg Farmers Market is your local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg. We are a Producer-Only market whose vendors are located within a 50-mile radius. The market features farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods, prepared foods, cheese, handmade crafts, and so much more! The Farmer鈥檚 market is the shortest distance between your kitchen and the farm.

Forest Botanicals in Appalachian History, Culture, and Community: Presentation, Tour, & Volunteer Opportunity

Wednesday, April 8,听 2026 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Are you interested in the historical and contemporary traditions and lifeways that connect a diversity of Appalachian peoples鈥攑ast and present鈥攖o the medicinal herbs and wild foods of the Appalachian forests? Do you want to learn more about how you can help protect and propagate these special plants yourself? In this presentation and tour, Shannon Bell, Professor of Sociology at 小猪视频 Tech, and Carol Davis, Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Manager, will share how the Shadowlake Village Forest Garden is blending invasive species removal with the cultivation of at-risk Appalachian forest botanicals. This event includes a presentation in the Shadowlake Village Common House followed by a tour of the project area and a hands-on volunteer opportunity. IMPORTANT - All numbered parking spots are reserved for residents. There are a limited number of visitor spots, therefore carpooling is strongly recommended.

  • Location:听Shadowlake Village Common House 1741 Ginger Lane (this is the meet-up spot, the forest farm is a short walk down the hill)听
  • Contact:听Carol Davis (cdavis@blacksburg.gov or 540-443-1617)

小猪视频 Tech Horticulture Club Plant Sale

Thursday, April 9,听 2026 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Stop by the Hahn Horticulture Garden to buy trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, veggies, and herbs while supplies last! All proceeds from the plant sale support the Hahn Garden and the Horticulture Club.

  • Location:听Hahn Horticulture Garden

Native Seed-Ball Making

Thursday, April 9,听 2026 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

A sustainability event to beautify the Blacksburg community. We will be making wildflower seed balls that students and community members can throw in areas around Blacksburg that look like they need some color and wildlife. The seed balls are not allowed to be thrown around campus, but everywhere else is fair game. The Environmental Coalition will provide all equipment, including native seeds and ball materials.

小猪视频 Tech Horticulture Club Plant Sale

Friday, April 10,听 2026 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Stop by the Hahn Horticulture Garden to buy trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, veggies, and herbs while supplies last! All proceeds from the plant sale support the Hahn Garden and the Horticulture Club.

  • Location:听Hahn Horticulture Garden

NRV Tree Rescuers Workday

Friday, April 10,听 2026 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Help rescue mature trees from premature decline and death due to invasive vines. Workdays are canceled in the event of high winds, precipitation or temperatures of 38 or below. Bring hand tools and gloves. Some extra tools and gloves will be available to borrow.

小猪视频 Tech Horticulture Club Plant Sale

Saturday, April 11,听 2026 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Stop by the Hahn Horticulture Garden to buy trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, veggies, and herbs while supplies last! All proceeds from the plant sale support the Hahn Garden and the Horticulture Club.

  • Location:听Hahn Horticulture Garden

Blacksburg Farmers Market

Saturday, April 11,听 2026 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

The Blacksburg Farmers Market is your local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg. We are a Producer-Only market whose vendors are located within a 50-mile radius. The market features farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods, prepared foods, cheese, handmade crafts, and so much more! The Farmer鈥檚 market is the shortest distance between your kitchen and the farm.

Town of Blacksburg Arbor Day

Saturday, April 11,听 2026 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

It's Arbor Day 2026! Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation on April 11th as we plant trees across town. Please sign up for one park only. Planting will last from 9:00 am to noon. Tools will be provided. This will be fun for the whole family, and a chance to ensure that we have green and healthy parks for generations to come! They are looking for groups and individuals to help plant trees at Southpoint Park and at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office Tree Nursery. Register yourself or your group with this link. Please sign up for one park only. All tools will be provided.

  • Location:听Southpoint Park, 3401 S Point Dr and Parks and Recreation Administrative Office Tree Nursery, 615 Patrick Henry Dr.
  • Contact:听Dylan Vines (dvines@blacksburg.gov)

Blacksburg Vintage Market

Sunday, April 12,听 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Established in 2013, the Vintage Market is located in downtown Blacksburg at the corner of Roanoke Street and Draper Avenue, in Market Square park, under the Farmer鈥檚 market structure. Plenty of parking is available nearby. The rain date is the 3rd Sunday of the month. The market is made up of a carefully chosen group of vendors who are selling a wide selection of quality vintage items, upcycled crafts, and occasional antiques. Some of the treasures you will find at this fascinating market are: vintage vinyl LPs, a wide selection of interesting jewelry, clothing for all ages, footwear, old books, handbags & accessories, rugs, house wares, folk art, and much more.

  • Location:听108 W Roanoke St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Invasive Plant Walk & Hunt

Sunday, April 12,听 2026 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

We all know invasive plants are devastating to ecosystems and local wildlife, but did you know many of them are edible or have other useful properties? Carol Davis, the Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Manager will lead a walk & hunt through Heritage Park to find invasive plants that residents can harvest to their heart's content! One example is Asiatic Bittersweet, whose tightly wound vines can be cut and used for decorattive (and free) indoor plant supports. Come learn which plants you can harvest in our parks with zero guilt - in fact, you'll be helping local wildlife! Tools and gloves provided.

  • Location:听Heritage Park Upper Parking Lot, 2300 Glade Road. Parking is limited, especially on weekends, so carpooling is strongly recommended.
  • Contact:听Carol Davis (cdavis@blacksburg.gov听or 540-443-1617)

APRIL 13 - 19, 2026

16 Frogs Tour and Art Walk

Monday, April 13,听 2026 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Narrated walking tour of 16 Frogs stream-marker art installations around downtown Blacksburg. Starting with journal decorating for art-prompts along the tour. The tour will highlight areas of downtown Blacksburg where Stroubles Creek runs underneath the town, while discussing important historical sites and people, and sustainability.

  • Location:听Meeting at Marcia's Park time capsule, walking around downtown Blacksburg starting around 4:15.
  • Contact:听Jordan Lavey (jordanL64@vt.edu)听and Han Nguyen (hannguyen24@vt.edu)

Wildflower Seed Balls

Tuesday, April 14,听 2026 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Kick off spring with a bang! Come make your own wildflower seed balls to take and plant. For children and families.听

  • Location:听Blacksburg Library

Blacksburg Farmers Market

Wednesday, April 15,听 2026 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

The Blacksburg Farmers Market is your local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg. We are a Producer-Only market whose vendors are located within a 50-mile radius. The market features farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods, prepared foods, cheese, handmade crafts, and so much more! The Farmer鈥檚 market is the shortest distance between your kitchen and the farm.

Paint a Pot, Plant a Seed

Wednesday, April 15,听 2026 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Kids will paint a clay pot and then plant flower seeds in their beautiful new pot! While supplies last. Recommended for ages 5+.

  • Location:听Community Room - Blacksburg Library
  • Contact:听Elizabeth D - Youth Services

Movie Night at the Lancaster House

Wednesday, April 15,听 2026 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Week with an enchanting outdoor movie night under the stars! Bring a blanket, gather with friends, and relax into the magic of cinema surrounded by fresh air, twinkling skies, and the beauty of the natural world. It鈥檚 the perfect way to unwind, connect with community, and appreciate the planet we call home. https://vtymca.org/

  • Location:听YMCA at the Lancaster House, 403 Washington St, SW, Blacksburg
  • Contact:听Taylor Rieckert (Taylor.Rieckert@vtymca.org)

Bike to Campus Day

Thursday, April 16,听 2026 from 7:00-11:00 a.m.

This annual event highlights the benefits of biking to campus as a sustainable mode of transportation, with 3 locations on campus to gather swag, a snack, and information at the Duck Pond Gazebo, Squires Plaza, and the Hokie Bike Hub in the Transit Center.听 https://getaround.vt.edu

  • Location:听Squires Plaza, Duck Pond Gazebo, and the Hokie Bike Hub
  • Contact:听Matthew Barrow (mabarrow@vt.edu)

Mobility Framework Update - Listening Session

Thursday, April 16,听 2026 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

The mobility framework encompasses the key transportation systems throughout and around campus, defining how students, faculty, and staff interact with infrastructure and move across campus each day. This update is intended to strengthen the existing system while providing the flexibility needed to adapt to future transportation needs and emerging mobility options. You are invited to participate in the 2026 Listening Sessions for the Mobility Framework Update.

These sessions will provide an opportunity to review proposed concepts and share your perspectives on the future of campus mobility. Your feedback鈥攁long with input from your constituents鈥攚ill play an important role in shaping the final framework. During the listening sessions, the project team will summarize the feedback received to date and present proposed concepts for discussion. We are particularly interested in your perspectives on these concepts and how they may affect your areas of interest.

  • Location:听Inn at 小猪视频 Tech, Duck Pond Room

Zero Waste Living in a Single Use World Workshop

Thursday, April 16,听 2026 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Did you know we would need FIVE planets if everyone on Earth had the same consumption profile as the average American? Join Carol Davis, the Town of Blacksburg's Sustainability Manager, who will share how she has reduced her landfill waste by 80% since she started her Zero Waste journey in 2018. In this workshop Carol will share her best tips, lessons learned along the way, and a bit of show and tell!

  • Location:听Graduate Life Center (GLC) Conference Room B
  • Contact:听Carol Davis (cdavis@blacksburg.gov听or 540-443-1617)

EC Thrift Pop Up Donations and Environmental Movie Screening

Thursday, April 16,听 2026 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

VT鈥檚 Environmental Coalition will be accepting donations and watching an environmental movie during their normal club time. We have a thrift pop up the 17th on the Drillfield and are accepting donations from students and community members who have clothes they no longer want. We will be using the money generated from the thrift pop-up to fund the overdue school lunches at Blacksburg elementary schools.听

Pop-Up Thrift

Friday, April 17,听 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The Environmental Coalition Club will be hosting a thrift pop-up on the Drillfield. We have a thrift pop up the 17th on the Drillfield and are accepting donations from students and community members who have clothes they no longer want. We will be using the money generated from the thrift pop-up to pay off the overdue school lunches at Blacksburg elementary schools.

Mobility Framework Update - Listening Session

Friday, April 17,听 2026 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

The mobility framework encompasses the key transportation systems throughout and around campus, defining how students, faculty, and staff interact with infrastructure and move across campus each day. This update is intended to strengthen the existing system while providing the flexibility needed to adapt to future transportation needs and emerging mobility options. You are invited to participate in the 2026 Listening Sessions for the Mobility Framework Update.

These sessions will provide an opportunity to review proposed concepts and share your perspectives on the future of campus mobility. Your feedback鈥攁long with input from your constituents鈥攚ill play an important role in shaping the final framework. During the listening sessions, the project team will summarize the feedback received to date and present proposed concepts for discussion. We are particularly interested in your perspectives on these concepts and how they may affect your areas of interest.

  • Location:听Inn at 小猪视频 Tech, Duck Pond Room

Bicycle Film Night

Friday, April 17,听 2026 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

We will be watching the film Bicycle Thief, come and join us in the Hokie Bike Hub in the Transit Center conference room.

  • Location:听1324 Perry Street, Transit Center, Hokie Bike Hub Conference Room听
  • Contact:听Matthew Barrow (mabarrow@vt.edu)

Blacksburg Farmers Market

Saturday, April 18,听 2026 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

The Blacksburg Farmers Market is your local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg. We are a Producer-Only market whose vendors are located within a 50-mile radius. The market features farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods, prepared foods, cheese, handmade crafts, and so much more! The Farmer鈥檚 market is the shortest distance between your kitchen and the farm.

Plant & Seed Swap

Saturday, April 18,听 2026 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Bring a plant - take a plant. Houseplants, seeds, bulbs, small shrubs, and empty plant pots are welcome too! Bring plants in from 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm. The first swap will begin at 2:00, then 2:15 for the second round.

  • Location:听Blacksburg Library Community Room
  • Contact:听Library Staff, 540-552-8246

Neighborhood Blitz with the New River Valley Tree Rescuers

Sunday, April 19,听 2026 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

The goal of the NRV Tree Rescuers is to alert local homeowners to the danger presented by invasive vines, that can smother and strangle mature trees. For this event, volunteers will receive a short training at the Town of Blacksburg's Planning & Engineering Dept Building, after which we will work as a group to "blitz" a nearby neighborhood where we know there are lots of trees at risk from invasive vines. No prior experience, expertise or materials needed - we will provide everything! https://sustainableblacksburgva.org/nrv-tree-rescuers/

  • Location:听Blacksburg Motor Company Building, 400 S. Main Street Blacksburg (Town of Blacksburg Planning & Engineering Dept)
  • Contact:听Carol Davis (cdavis@blacksburg.gov听or 540-443-1617)

APRIL 20 - 24, 2026

Earth Week Menu Item

Monday, April 20,听 2026 from 7:30a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Seared Trout topped with Fresh Peach & Black Garlic Salsa over Couscous served alongside an Asparagus Citrus Mosaic

  • Location:听D2

Heritage Park Restoration Project - Service Project

Monday, April 20,听 2026 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Since 2024, the Town of Blacksburg has been working on a major restoration project along the creek that flows through Heritage Park. Each month, volunteers from the NRV Master Naturalists meet up to remove invasive regrowth in the project area and monitor the progress of newly planted native trees and shrubs and emerging native wildflowers. Tools, gloves and directions will be provided. https://letstalkblacksburg.org/heritage-park

  • Location:听Heritage Park LOWER Parking Lot, 2710 Meadowbrook Drive
  • Contact:听Carol Davis (cdavis@blacksburg.gov听or 540-443-1617)

The Big Clean

Monday, April 20,听 2026 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Join the Big Clean, a campus and community initiative focused on removing litter and beautifying public spaces around campus and the Blacksburg area. 鈥⊿ign up for a time slot using the link below and if applicable, include the organization you鈥檙e affiliated with when registering. Let鈥檚 work together to make our community cleaner and greener this earth month rain date is Monday, April 27 4:00-7:00pm Register here:

  • Location:听Various locations: Duck Pond, Center Street, North Campus, Oak Lane, Downtown (16 Blocks), and Residential Side of Campus
  • Contact:听Maddy Glanz (mglanz@vt.edu)

Earth Week Menu Item

Tuesday, April 21,听 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Invasive Blue Catfish po boy sandwich (out of pops); Earth day vegetable lasagna (out of ciotola)

  • Location:听Owens Food Court

Have a Sustainable Summer!

Tuesday, April 21,听 2026 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Come learn more about opportunities to have a sustainable summer! We'll have community members present to discuss sustainable service opportunities going on in and around Blacksburg throughout the summer, information about practicing sustainability over the summer, and the Chillfield activity truck! There will be lawn games, music, and a pot painting station and succulent giveaway. https://campuslife.vt.edu/student_experiences/chillfield.html听

  • Location:听GLC Lawn and Squires Plaza听
  • Contact:听Emily Vollmer (vollmere@vt.edu)

Green Grads Tabling

Tuesday, April 21,听 2026 from 12:00-3:00 p.m.

The Green Graduates Program gives students the opportunity to reflect on the ways they will incorporate sustainability into their lives after graduation. Students fill out the Green Graduates Pledge and will receive a free cord for graduation.听

Earth Week Menu Item

Wednesday, April 22,听 2026 from 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Fried invasive blue catfish with coleslaw and fries (out of Sports)

  • Location:听West End Market

SB Lunch and Learn: The Data on Data Centers

Wednesday, April 22,听 2026 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

The Data on Data Centers 鈥� how they impact our environment and economy, with a focus on the electric grid, its reliability, and its costs. Dr. Daniel Breslau with the VT Dept. of Science, Technology, and Society will share how the rapid expansion of data centers, especially in 小猪视频 are impacting individuals, communities, natural systems, and the climate. What are communities and policymakers doing in response?

  • Location:听Blacksburg Library Community Room
  • Contact:听Library Staff, 540-552-8246

Blacksburg Farmers Market

Wednesday, April 22,听 2026 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

The Blacksburg Farmers Market is your local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg. We are a Producer-Only market whose vendors are located within a 50-mile radius. The market features farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods, prepared foods, cheese, handmade crafts, and so much more! The Farmer鈥檚 market is the shortest distance between your kitchen and the farm.

Earth Day Movie Matinee: Wall-E

Wednesday, April 22,听 2026 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled Earth Day event featuring a screening of Disney Pixar's WALL-E 鈥� the beloved story of a little robot with a big message about caring for our planet! Kids can also explore hands-on activities and books about nature and conservation. Families will also have the chance to learn about our themed nature backpacks - take-home bags packed with tools to inspire outdoor exploration. This free event is perfect for young nature lovers who want to make a difference, one small act at a time.

  • Location:听Blacksburg Library Community Room
  • Contact:听Library Staff, 540-552-8246

Sewing Repair Cafe

Wednesday, April 22,听 2026 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Bring your clean clothing items or other textile goods in need of repair (limit two items) and our skilled volunteers will repair them for you or show you how to repair them yourself. We will also have supplies available for use at a U-Mend-It station for do-it-yourself hand sewing repairs (number of items only limited by your time and ability) and free mini sewing kits you can take home. Complicated repairs may be referred to the full NRV TimeBank Repair Cafe happening at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Christiansburg on Saturday, April 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. This event is hosted by the NRV TimeBank and Sustainable Blacksburg. If you're skilled at sewing and would be interested in helping us with this event, please email sustainableblacksburgva@gmail.com.听

Earth Week Menu Item

Thursday, April 23,听 2026 from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Iranian Potato Curry served over a base of Super Greens; complemented with tomatoes, grilled asparagus, red pepper hummus, zhug, and a harissa vinaigrette. (out of Fresh and Feta)

  • Location:听Perry Place

Science on Tap

Thursday, April 23,听 2026 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

  • Location:听Rising Silo Brewery

Town Gown Meeting - On-Campus Master Plan

Thursday, April 23,听 2026 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Town Gown is a collective of town and 小猪视频 Tech staff, students, and citizens who come together six times a year to engage in community conversations. A wide array of topics are discussed each year to provide a forum for education and constructive conversation to provide a better understanding of our community. Town Gown also works towards strengthening, nurturing and sustaining relationships across all cross sections of our community to create a sense of camaraderie, communication and service for the betterment of the town and university. Six topics are picked annually to discuss and converse more deeply about and are derived from interests and feedback of participants. The conversations are open to everyone in the community.

  • Location: Creativity & Innovation Living Learning Community, Multipurpose Library, 185 Kent Street (Eastern edge of campus next to the Graduate Life Center and former Donaldson Brown Hotel).
  • Contact:听听Matt Hanratty, Deputy Town Manager at (540) 443 鈥� 1005 or mhanratty@blacksburg.gov

Earth Week Menu Item

Friday, April 24,听 2026 from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Pork belly pastrami and sauerkraut on a pretzel roll sandwich (out of Fire Grill)

  • Location:听West End Market

Pop Up Bike Repair

Friday, April 24,听 2026 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

小猪视频 Tech Sustainable Transportation will be on campus with Bikey McBike Face to assist with mobile bike repairs and handing out swag items.

  • Location:听Around the Drillfield听
  • Contact:听听Matthew Barrow (mabarrow@vt.edu)

YTOSS Trail Cleanup

Friday, April 24,听 2026 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

A trail cleanup will be hosted at the Lancaster House on Washington Street by the YTOSS team here at VT. YTOSS is a student YMCA program sustainability initiative done at Tech. Our main event is in August, where we sell all the used dorm items we collected during move-out (over 17 tons of waste diverted). This trail cleanup is another way for us to promote sustainability and clean up our community. We will meet at Lancaster House and walk around the area picking up trash as we go along. The YTOSS team will provide all materials needed.

  • Location:听Lancaster House, 403 Washington St. SW, Blacksburg VA
  • Contact:听Abby Touchstone (atouchstone@vt.edu)

Sustainability doesn't stop here! Check out these events going throughout the remainder of the spring semester

APRIL 25 - MAY 1, 2026

Blacksburg Farmers Market

Saturday, April 25,听 2026 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

The Blacksburg Farmers Market is your local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg. We are a Producer-Only market whose vendors are located within a 50-mile radius. The market features farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods, prepared foods, cheese, handmade crafts, and so much more! The Farmer鈥檚 market is the shortest distance between your kitchen and the farm.

Healthy Kids Day庐

Saturday, April 25,听 2026 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Week at Healthy Kids Day, where students take the lead in creating a fun, engaging, and eco鈥慺riendly experience for families! Enjoy student鈥慸esigned wellness stations, nature鈥憈hemed activities, and hands鈥憃n learning that inspire healthy habits and a deeper appreciation for our planet. It鈥檚 a vibrant community event where families play, explore, and discover鈥攇uided by the creativity and leadership of local students.听 https://vtymca.org/special-events/healthy-kids-day/

Repair Cafe & Skills Sharing Workshop

Saturday, April 25,听 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

The Repair Caf茅 is a "neighbors helping neighbors" event, held twice each year in partnership with the New River Valley Timebank and the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Christiansburg. Teams of volunteers are on hand at five stations: sewing and mending, knife & tool sharpening, furniture repair, small electronics repair, and houseplant/gardening advice. Come bring items you would like mended, extending their useful life (keeping them out of the landfill). If you want to use this as an opportunity to learn a new skill - your mender can also walk you through what they're doing, so you can fix it on your own next time!

  • Location:听Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 1675 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg VA
  • Contact:听Carol Davis (cdavis@blacksburg.gov or 540-443-1617)

Blacksburg Vintage Market

Sunday, April 26,听 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Established in 2013, the Vintage Market is located in downtown Blacksburg at the corner of Roanoke Street and Draper Avenue, in Market Square park, under the Farmer鈥檚 market structure. Plenty of parking is available nearby. The rain date is the 3rd Sunday of the month. The market is made up of a carefully chosen group of vendors who are selling a wide selection of quality vintage items, upcycled crafts, and occasional antiques. Some of the treasures you will find at this fascinating market are: vintage vinyl LPs, a wide selection of interesting jewelry, clothing for all ages, footwear, old books, handbags & accessories, rugs, house wares, folk art, and much more.

  • Location:听108 W Roanoke St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Coffee for Commuters

Monday, May 1,听 2026 from 8:00-10:00 a.m.

We will be offering coffee and donuts for bicycle commuters on their way into campus. Stop by for some refreshments and caffeine.

  • Location:听1324 Perry Street, Transit Center, Hokie Bike Hub Conference Room
  • Contact:听Matthew Barrow (mabarrow@vt.edu)