Earth Day Spring Fling – 2026
NOW HELD ON RAIN DATE: Monday, April 27
11:00 AM-2:00 PM on Fairfield Way
Earth Day Spring Fling is an annual celebration of sustainability co-sponsored by UConn’s Office of Sustainability and the Department of Dining Services. Established in 2008, the festival features vendors of sustainable and hand-crafted goods, organic and local foods, environmental organizations, and student groups that join together to produce the greatest day of environmental awareness all year! Coinciding with the event is UConn’s annual Arbor Day celebration and ceremonial Class Tree planting.
Event Highlights:
- Zero Waste BBQ: Dining Services is catering an outdoor, zero-waste BBQ featuring vegan, vegetarian and sustainable food options sourced locally. Note – the BBQ requires a flex pass, community meal plan swipe or $12 credit/debit card.
- Eco Theme Cupcakes
- Dairy Bar Truck
- Goat Yoga: Outdoor yoga with the goats of Bradley Mountain Farm. Bring your own mat. Sign Ups will be announced on the OS instagram. This year we’re hosting two sessions on Founders Green: 11:00am to Noon and Noon to 1:00pm
- Party Peddler Bike: Hop on the 10 person bike for a tour of sustainability along Fairfield Way.
- 2029 Class Tree Planting: As a certified Tree Campus, we celebrate each class with their own tree. This year’s tree, the Sugar Maple, selected by the Freshman class, will be planted on Fairfield Way, between the Hall Building and Herbst Hall. The ceremony will be held at 1:30 pm.
- UConn Thrift Den: The Thrift Den will highlight some of their free clothes!
- Eco-Vendors: Meet with student and community organizations dedicated to sustainability, as well as eco-minded businesses along Fairfield Way.
