York University - Sustainability

Earth Month at York was full of action, learning, and community! 💚🦁

Throughout April, the York community came together across our campuses to celebrate sustainability through campus clean-ups, tree planting, outreach activities, and learning opportunities. From Markham to Glendon to Keele, students, staff, faculty, community members, and even Yeo showed up to care for the places we share!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make Earth Month meaningful. Your efforts support a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable York University every day. 🌱

Celebrate Earth Day with us at Tree Planting! 🌱

Join , alongside York’s Office of Sustainability, Facilities Services and , for an Earth Day tree planting event at Keele Campus, with funding support from the . 💚

Details:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
York Blvd and James Gillies Street
East side of the Rob & Cheryl McEwan Building

🔗 RSVP using the link in our bio and be part of this impactful initiative. |

York University is proud to be recognized by / Appel à Recycler Canada as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.

♻️ As the only post-secondary institution in Ontario to receive this designation, this recognition reflects the impact of coordinated action across our Keele, Glendon and Markham campuses.

Visit the interactive campus map and search “Sustainability” to find a battery recycling bin.

Thank you to Call2Recycle for this recognition and to everyone involved in supporting more sustainable recycling practices in our communities.

To learn more, visit the link in bio

Let’s get our hands dirty (in the best way)! 🌱

Join us for the Campus Clean-Up Series across Keele, Glendon, and Markham, and help care for the spaces we call home 🧤✨

🗓 April 15, 21, and 29
🕐 1 hour commitment
📍 Keele, Glendon, Markham

Supplies provided 🧤

Link in bio to register
DM if you have any questions 💬

Together, we can show up for our campus and our planet 💚

This Earth Month, let’s take action 🌍

Join us for our Campus Clean-Up and help keep our shared spaces clean, green, and thriving. Whether you come with friends or meet new ones there, every small effort makes a real impact.

🗓 Multiple dates across Keele, Glendon, and Markham
📍 Location details shared upon RSVP

Be part of the change. Show up for your campus. |

Shoutout to our incredible student leaders 🌱

Marielle and Juliet are officially WWF-Canada Living Planet Leaders, using their passion for sustainability to drive real impact on campus and beyond.

From biodiversity to environmental planning, they’re proving that student leadership can shape a more sustainable future.

Want to stand out, build real-world experience, and get recognized for your impact?

Become a WWF-Canada Living Planet Leader and earn your certification.

Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the WWF Living Planet Leader certification and how you can build leadership skills for sustainability. This is a great opportunity to explore the program, ask questions, and see how you can get involved.

Tuesday, April 7
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Virtual session
Register through the link in our bio |

Earth Month is here at York.

Join the Office of Sustainability this April for opportunities to take action across our campuses. From campus cleanups and tree planting to the WWF Living Planet Leader Certificate information session and the Campus Nature Challenge, there are many ways to get involved, connect with community and support a greener campus.

Swipe through to explore upcoming events, and register through the sign-up link in our bio.

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