Join in the on-campus fun and take part in events that fund scholarships, raise awareness and support student ideas happening year-round!
Sustainability events
Harvest Days 2026
Join us for our fall Harvest Days events.
E-waste and Scrap Metal Recycling
Drive up and drop off
October 7 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lot Y-12 SW corner of campus behind ITC (follow signs)
Staff, faculty, and students—please join us for this drive-up and drop-off event to recycle your electronic waste and scrap metal.
Must show a college ID or business card to participate.
Contact [email protected] with questions.
Review list of accepted items and potential fees
Cider and Sunset
October 13 | 4-7:30 p.m.
The Stu Shafer Open Petal Farm at JCCC
Harvest Lunch
October 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
COM Dining Room
Rethinking Waste: The Circular Economy in Kansas City presented by zero-waste expert and Circular KC Chair Olivia English
October 27 | 2-3:15 p.m. | CoLab (OCB 100)
Learn how you can be part of innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Join the discussion about a more regionally sustainable future through initiatives like Circular KC and Trash to Roads.
Free. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Earth Days
Celebrate our planet through exciting activities on campus every spring.
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.