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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


produce picked from the open petal farm

Harvest Days 2026

Join us for our fall Harvest Days events.


plates of food prepared for the harvest dinner

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


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

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


MRC recycling trucks

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


farm tour at the Stu Shafer Open Petal Farm

Cider and Sunset

October 13 | 4-7:30 p.m.

The Stu Shafer Open Petal Farm at JCCC


salsas made from vegetables harvest from JCCC's open petal farm

Harvest Lunch

October 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

COM Dining Room


Earth Days

Earth Days

Celebrate our planet through exciting activities on campus every spring.


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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