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Sustainability events


a student looks through kitchenware donated to the thrift and thrive market

Thrift & Thrive

Free Household Goods for Students

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | COM Dining

In need of kitchen supplies? Small appliances? Bedding and Linens? School supplies? Our Thrift & Thrive event offers these supplies and more to students for free! We collect clean, working household items in good condition and redistribute them to where they’re needed.


produce picked from the open petal farm

Harvest Days 2025

More information to come for fall events.


plates of food prepared for the harvest dinner

Harvest Dinner

Celebrate the students driving sustainability forward at JCCC’s highly anticipated annual Harvest Dinner. Indulge in three delicious courses prepared with local produce. An immersive evening of food and fun fosters community connection and supports Sustainable Agriculture scholarships.


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Epicenter

Explore action-oriented climate solutions for the Kansas City region! Epicenter is a free, annual conference geared for high school juniors/seniors and college undergrads looking to learn the latest in sustainability trends.

Visit Epicenter website


Earth Days

Earth Days

Celebrate our planet through exciting activities on campus.