October is Campus Sustainability Month. Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts events and initiatives to foster environmental awareness and action within our community. This is an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to come together and contribute to sustainability efforts both on and off campus.

Campus Sustainability Month encourages the ACC community to focus on sustainable practices and learn how to adopt more eco-friendly habits daily. Events are FREE and open to ACC students, faculty, and staff. RSVP may be required for some events. 

Highlighted Events

Tour ACC’s Rooftop Solar Arrays
What: Go to the rooftop with the Energy Conservation Manager and learn more about solar and ACC’s commitment to renewable energy. RSVP Required.

Highland Campus
Date: Monday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 8
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

San Gabriel Campus
Date: Monday, October 14
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Solar Smoothie Demos | All events will be outdoors from 10:30–12:30 p.m.
What: Grab a free smoothie made by a solar-powered blender

• Wednesday, October 2 at Cypress Creek
• Thursday, October 3 at South Austin
• Monday, October 7 at Highland
• Wednesday, October 9 at Northridge
• Friday, October 11 at Elgin
• Monday, October 14 at San Gabriel
• Tuesday, October 15 at Riverside
• Monday, October 21 at Hays
• Tuesday, October 22 at Round Rock

Volunteer Fridays at the Farm | Every Friday at the ACC Elgin Campus

Join the ACC Agricultural Sciences every Friday for a chance to get involved with the Student Farm! The farm gate will be open from 9:00-12:00 for any interested individuals to stop by, tour the farm, and get their hands dirty with a variety of volunteer tasks. The only requirements to join each week is a valid ACC ID, proper sun protection, water, and a mindset of respect and safety at all times.

For more details and updates on Campus Sustainability Month events, visit the ACC Energy and Sustainability Office website.

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