U-M Climate Week 2026 View Other Sessions

The Farm Stand is a weekly pop-up market and education project that sells produce grown by students for students.

Powered by the U-M Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP) and the Campus Farm at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (CF). In addition to fresh, local produce, the Farm Stand offers hands-on food system education by creating opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to engage with farming, food, and sustainability at U-M.

Stop by the Diag for a festival celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M and the surrounding communities. Discover opportunities to engage with sustainability via more than 40 student groups, U-M departments, and local nonprofits. Sample local food, help plant a pollinator garden, bring your bike for repairs, screen print an item, and more! This event is free and open to the public.

Climate change is increasingly impacting human health through extreme heat events, worsening air quality, the spread of infectious diseases, mental health challenges, and disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities. This panel discussion will bring together professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore the connections between climate change and public health. Participants will gain a better understanding of how climate-related changes affect individuals and communities, learn about current efforts to address these challenges, and discover ways students can become involved in climate and health advocacy. The event will include individual presentations, a moderated panel discussion followed by an audience question-and-answer session, creating opportunities for education, engagement, and meaningful dialogue during University of Michigan Climate Week 2026.

Sign up to take tangible steps toward a more sustainable future with the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service during Climate Week! Sign up for a variety of projects throughout the afternoon across campus and in Dearborn. Registration required.

Join us at the Lab Swap Shop to repurpose surplus lab supplies into fun art activities! This is a great way to reduce waste, rehome lab equipment, and unite departments across campus. This event is free .

Join the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service to take action during Climate Week! Sign up for a variety of projects throughout the afternoon across North Campus, Central Campus, and in Ann Arbor. Registration required.

Take action with the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service during Climate Week to create tangible change! There will be a variety of projects all over campus and in Flint. Registration required.

"We’re celebrating Sustainability Week with a tri-campus Day of Service. Join UM-Flint Planet Blue Ambassadors, the Thompson Seed Library, and Department of Natural Science as we provide three opportunities for you to give back!

Interested in a traditional clean-up? Join the Planet Blue Ambassadors at Riverbank Park as we tackle litter around the Flint River before the rainy and snow season.

Need something a little less physical? Join the Thompson Library’s Seed Saving workshop and learn how to conserve seeds from harvest to use next spring.

Interested in a new opportunity to volunteer on-campus? Bird collisions into buildings are being monitored on campus and you can become trained in how to spot them. Volunteers are especially needed during their migratory season later this year.

Choose your own adventure, or if you have the time, attend more than one opportunity during this year’s Day of Service!"

On Oct 1, join an interactive negotiation role play exploring how communities, industry and decision-makers can navigate the complex choices surrounding data center development — from energy and water use to community impact and climate goals.

Participants will step into the shoes of diverse stakeholders and work to reach consensus and discover a shared agreement while navigating differing interests.

Through this hands-on simulation, you will practice moving beyond zero-sum thinking, applying strategic framing, coalition-building, and navigating compromise without sacrificing core priorities. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the trade-offs and perspectives shaping this timely, local topic, along with practical collaboration and negotiation skills you can use anywhere.

The event is free and open to any U-M community member, but registration is required. Appetizers and refreshments provided.

A note about participation: This is a skills-building exercise intended to foster learning across different perspectives and does not advocate, promote, or endorse any particular position, policy, or project. Because each role is essential to the simulation, please register only if you can attend the full session. If your plans change, please cancel promptly so someone else can participate.

Virtual discussion via Zoom with a panel of our global partners discussing title-related topics