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.
Harvest Dinner
Take a seat at JCCC’s celebrated farm-to-table dinner, the community-based annual event that supports Sustainable Agriculture scholarships.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Learn more about the 2026 Harvest Dinner
Thrift & Thrive
Free Household Goods for Students
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | COM Dining
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Free thrift store for students
2-3 p.m. — Everyone welcome to shop
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.
Review list of requested donations
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
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.