Sustainability events
Join us for sustainability-focused events on the St. George campus to educate and encourage sustainable actions in different areas.
We hope to celebrate the various University of Toronto sustainability initiatives and build meaningful connections across campus as we continue to work together towards a more sustainable future.
Create a sustainable valentine
Drop-in craft session
Date: Wednesday, February 11
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre in the Sigmund Samuel Library Building, lobby
Registration: Not required
Cost: Free
Give your Valentine’s Day a creative, eco‑friendly twist! Stop by our drop‑in workshop to design your own sustainable Valentine’s cards.
We’ll provide:
— Sugar Sheet paper made from recycled sugar‑cane fibre (lower carbon footprint than standard paper)
— Upcycled magazines for collage-making
— Stamp‑carving materials to create your own custom designs
Make something meaningful, reduce waste and have fun getting hands‑on.
Front Campus sustainability tour
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Front Campus
Registration: Required
Cost: Free
Tour Canada’s largest urban geoexchange system and learn how the University of Toronto is transforming how we heat and cool our St. George campus. The tour will discuss the sustainability elements of Front Campus and the Landmark Project, including the electric vehicle infrastructure in the Landmark Parking Garage, bird-safe retrofits, tree and native species planting, and a walk through our geoexchange display, detailing the technology and giving attendees a peek into the mechanical room.
Sustainability Week kick-off
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Sidney Smith Hall, lobby
Registration: Not required
Cost: Free
Start Sustainability Week with us! Drop by our booth in the Sidney Smith lobby to learn about the week’s events, chat with our team and pick up some Sustainability Office swag.
Front Campus sustainability tour
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 11–11:30 a.m.
Location: Front Campus
Registration: Required
Cost: Free
Tour Canada’s largest urban geoexchange system and learn how the University of Toronto is transforming how we heat and cool our St. George campus. The tour will discuss the sustainability elements of Front Campus and the Landmark Project, including the electric vehicle infrastructure in the Landmark Parking Garage, bird-safe retrofits, tree and native species planting, and a walk through our geoexchange display, detailing the technology and giving attendees a peek into the mechanical room.
Free Store: after hours
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 3–5 p.m.
Location: Free Store, Borden Building South (enter off Ursula Franklin Street)
Registration: Not required
Cost: Free
Enjoy an after-hours shopping experience at the Free Store! Browse unique finds while enjoying music, a photo wall and a DIY upcycling station where you can personalize your treasures. Don’t forget to grab a goodie bag on your way out.
Sustainability career fair
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Hart House, Great Hall
Registration: Not required
Cost: Free
Explore career pathways in sustainability and meet professionals working across environmental, social and climate-focused fields. Connect with organizations from a range of sectors and learn how your skills can contribute to a more sustainable future. Participating organizations TBC.
CECCS sustainability research fair
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. and 1:30–3 p.m.
Location: Sidney Smith Hall, lobby
Registration: Not required
Cost: Free
Hosted by the CECCS student leadership subcommittee, this fair showcases student-led research tackling climate change, social justice, food systems, health and more. Meet student innovators, explore interdisciplinary sustainability work and get inspired by projects making an impact across campus and beyond.
U of T repair café — St. George campus
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Medical Sciences Building, David C. Naylor Student Commons
Registration: Not required
Cost: Free
Got something that needs fixing? Bring your small appliances, electronics, clothing, jewelry and other household items to the repair café and learn how to repair them for free.
Item registration closes at 1:30 p.m. and there is a limit of one item per person.
BikeChain will also be on site offering minor bike repairs and safety checks.
World water day
Date: Friday, March 20
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre in the Sigmund Samuel Library Building, lobby
Registration: Not required
Cost: Free
Celebrate world water day by stopping by our table in the Gerstein Library lobby. Answer a water-themed Jeopardy question, learn about water sustainability and grab some Sustainability Office swag.