Join us for live entertainment, local vendors and student organizations, food, and educational activities - free with current UNT ID! As in previous years, UNT Dining Services has dedicated their time to securing a sustainable, plant-based menu. To make this a low-waste event, we will feature recycling and composting.

EarthFest is hosted by Student Activities, the We Mean Green Fund, and UPC. Learn more about the collaborating partners:

Celebrate EarthFest! Take home a free plant and help us grow a greener future together! 

April 23, 2026 from 9-11am in CG130

April 22, from 2pm-4pm, in the Makerspace/Spark and on the Lawn behind Frisco Landing.

Earth Day is an opportunity to unite communities worldwide in a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. Come and join us for an array of unique games and activities to connect with and learn more about our planet!

• Plant Scavenger Hunt – To complete the scavenger hunt the students will need to use the clues provided that describe various plants on the campus, take pictures of the plant and show them to the staff member in charge of the hunt to receive a prize.
• Bee House Station – Students will create habitats for solitary bees that inhabit the area with bamboo and recycled materials that they then can place/hang outside.
• Up-cycled Wind Chimes station – Students will create wind chimes out of recycled materials that they can then take home and hang up.
• Composting and Planting Station – Students will learn about the importance of composting and how it can be beneficial to plants, and they will be able to bring home a plant/flower in a jar.
• Paper Making Station – Students will learn about how they can recycle old documents, junk mail, and old homework into new paper that they can use for all sorts of different projects.

EarthFest would not be possible without the support of community sponsors who join us for this event. Sponsorship for EarthFest is an invaluable opportunity to interact with over 2,500 students, market your business and sustainable mission or product, and make connections within the UNT community. In return for your generous sponsorship, we provide perks that allow additional marketing opportunities for your entity, as well as event-day perks that will enhance your experience at EarthFest! Please be certain to read the sponsor packet prior to registering and paying.

Deadline to Sponsor is April 5, 2026.

Non-Profit Businesses

Students attending UNT benefit from experiencing all of the non-profit entities that make Denton unique and special. To better serve you and our students at this event, we are offering a special pricing for non-profit businesses (certified 501(c)3 non-profit organizations).

Questions?

If you are unsure if your organization qualifies for either of these special offers, please contact Student Activities at student.activities@unt.edu for more information.

EarthFest is a great opportunity for student organizations and departments to showcase their services to over 2,500 UNT students and employees. We encourage organizations and departments interested in participating  to also host a small activity or provide educational information highlighting sustainability. Table sign ups open 3/16/26 and close 4/12/2026.

 

Need some service hours? We always need volunteers to make our events run smoothly. Whether you help for an hour or the entire event, we appreciate your assistance and dedication to running a successful event. 

Please contact Student Activities at 940-565-3807 at least 7 days prior with questions or to request special accommodation.