{"id":6787,"date":"2026-10-13T13:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/?p=6787"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:17:54","slug":"explore-sustainability-through-purdues-green-week-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/blog\/2026\/10\/13\/explore-sustainability-through-purdues-green-week-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore sustainability through Purdue\u2019s Green Week events"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Purdue\u2019s Green Week will take place Oct. 18\u201324, featuring events and activities that highlight sustainability and provide opportunities for the campus community to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events planned throughout the week include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Waste Drive<\/strong>
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 11 a.m.\u20132 p.m. | First floor, Stewart Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable Operations will kick off a monthly e-waste drive during Green Week. No RSVP is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Cycling Workshop<\/strong>
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 3\u20134:30 p.m. | Krach Leadership Center \u2013 Krach Shin Forum, Room 260<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn practical cycling skills and strategies for navigating campus by bike. Refreshments will be provided in the lobby. Registration<\/a> is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institute for a Sustainable Future (ISF) Fall Research Expo<\/strong>
Wednesday, Oct. 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ISF Fall Research Expo will also take place during Green Week. Additional event details can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farmers Market<\/strong>
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.\u20132 p.m. | Memorial Mall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Farmers Market will continue during Green Week as it approaches the end of its season in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus Garden Tour
<\/strong>Thursday, Oct. 22 | 3 – 4 p.m. | Tour begins in the front of Smith Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join this guided walk to explore Purdue\u2019s campus gardens and green spaces, including the horticulture garden, Bee Campus gardens and other plantings. Learn more about the plants that contribute to campus biodiversity and support pollinators while discovering the natural spaces around campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) Fall into Nature<\/strong>
Thursday, Oct. 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fall into Nature event will take place Thursday. More information about the event, including RSVP details, can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event details, including updated information and registration requirements, can be found on the Green Week webpage located on the Sustainable Operations website<\/a>.<\/strong> Check the webpage for the latest event information and updates as the week approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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