Greenfest

Brought to you by the Student Environmental Center, Greenfest is a bi-annual series held at UNC Asheville in the Spring and Fall that celebrates sustainability, students, faculty and community. Each semester, students choose a theme relevant to current topics in environmental sustainability and partner with community members to plan events in order to generate conversation around environmental issues and engage students in environmental stewardship. Events are open to everyone, though some require registration!

Spring 2026 Greenfest: March 22nd – March 29th, 2026

This semester’s Greenfest theme is Rooted In Resilience! We want to encourage students to become active in their communities and emphasize how our actions impact the environment. If you are passionate about protecting our planet, please join us at Greenfest this fall! We hope to see you there!

Note: Please make sure to register to attend events with an indicated registration link.

Events:

Sunday, March 22nd:

Bioblitz bootcamp: 10 am – 12 pm, Meet at UNCA Botanical Gardens Visitor Center. REGISTER HERE!

A.S.H.E / SGA Campus Cleanup: 2 pm – 3:30 pm, Meet at UNCA Botanical Gardens Visitor Center.

SEC Zero-Waste Terrariums: 5 pm – 7 pm, Highsmith Mountain Suites 225/226. REGISTER HERE!

Monday, March 23rd:

STEAM Garden Bed Workshop: 1 pm – 5 pm, Meet at Sol Garden (Behind Brown Dining Hall).

Office of Sustainability: Sustainability Cafe:  5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Karpen 006.

Tuesday, March 24th:

Coffee, Careers, and Conversation: 10 am – 11 am, Highsmith Mountain Suite 229.

Sustainability Fair: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, UNCA Main Quad (Rain Location: Alumni Hall).

The Dawn Redwood Story: 1:30 pm – 1:50 pm, UNCA Main Quad.

Curbie Recycling Tour: 2 pm – 3 pm, Curbie Management – 116 Woodfin Ave, RVSP for Carpool.

SEC Zero-Waste Bug Making: 4 pm – 6:30 pm, Highsmith Mountain Suite 229.

Wednesday, March 25th:

On Campus Community Workday: 9 am – 5 pm, Sign up for 1-hour time slots and meet at Reed Plaza. SIGN UP HERE!

Local Cloth: Wanna Kwandi?: 4 pm – 6 pm, Highsmith Mountain Suite 229. REGISTER HERE!

Thursday, March 26th:

Local Cloth: Intro to Shashiko Workshop: 9 am – 12 pm, Highsmith Mountain Suite 229. REGISTER HERE!

Geoscience Career Panel: 12 pm – 1 pm, Rhoades Robinson 125.

Free Store Pop-Up: 11:30 am – 1 pm, Highsmith Student Life Porch.

Local Cloth: Beginner Knitting Workshop:  12 pm – 1 pm, Highmsith Mountain Suite 228. REGISTER HERE!

Friday, March 27th:

UNCA Bikeshop: Basic Maintenance Skills: 10 am – 11 am, Bike Shop – Student Recreation Center 108.

Blue Ridge EV Club Electrify Expo: 11 am – 2 pm, Reed Plaza.

SEC Tumeric Sun Printing: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Castanea Garden (At Sam Millar Forest Complex). REGISTER HERE!

Butterfly Bike Tour: 3 pm – 5 pm, Meet at Reed Plaza. REGISTER HERE!

Saturday, March 28th:

SEC Permaculture Workshop: 9 am – 11 am, Castanea Garden (At Sam Millar Forest Complex).

Shiloh Community Garden Workday: 12 pm – 3 pm, A.N.E Zion Church, 95 Shiloh Rd. Sign up for carpooling.

Saturday, March 28th:

Outdoor Programs Rock Climbing: 9 am – 5 pm, Meet at Student Recreation Center. SIGN UP HERE!

Whimsical Club Trinket Trade: 1 pm – 2:30 pm, Highsmith Mountain Suites.

WGSS Zero-Waste Drag Show: Starts at 6 pm, Highsmith Alumni Hall.