Events open to the local community

Earth Month Extravaganza

Join Sustainability Services on Sunday, April 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. to learn about sustainable initiatives on campus! Many different organizations will have representatives sharing what they offer on campus, including when and how you can find them to get involved. Some organizations that will be there include the Expy, Garden Club, the Makerspace, the Bike Shop, and more! There will be snacks, a stasher bag giveaway, and music from KUPS.

Loggers Pitch-In (featuring DIRT)

Join Sustainability Services on Sunday, April 16th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for restoration work, including weeding invasive species and planting native plants, in the Thompson Forest. Participants will get the chance to learn more about invasive and native plant species on campus from Carrie Woods, Professor of Biology, and DIRT the band (KUPS) will be performing a live concert!! Lunch and snacks will be provided!

Avalanche Awareness Class

Excited about getting outside this winter? Want to better prepare yourself to do it safely? Join PSO for this free Avalanche Awareness class presented by the Northwest Avalanche Center! This class covers how to access avalanche and mountain weather forecasts, recognize basic signs of avalanche danger, and next steps for continuing education.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Tacoma

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour features the best of mountain culture films with high-octane action, deeply thoughtful stories and tales of arduous adventures. Immediately following the festival held each year in Banff, Alberta, the World Tour hits the road. With stops in more than 40 countries, these evenings celebrate amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide! Be inspired, be energized, and celebrate the spirit of adventure in Tacoma this December.

2 NIGHTS (December 12 & 13)! Featuring all new + different films each night.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Tacoma

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour features the best of mountain culture films with high-octane action, deeply thoughtful stories and tales of arduous adventures. Immediately following the festival held each year in Banff, Alberta, the World Tour hits the road. With stops in more than 40 countries, these evenings celebrate amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide! Be inspired, be energized, and celebrate the spirit of adventure in Tacoma this December.

2 NIGHTS (December 12 & 13)! Featuring all new + different films each night.

Fall Break Backpacking - Cascades

Spend your fall break with us backpacking in the Cascade Range! Destress and disconnect from the semester and enjoy beautiful views, great company, and a chance to sleep under the stars (or clouds). We'll be sending two groups out this year!

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours.

Cost: $85

Registration includes transportation, lodging, instruction, and meals.

Fall Break Backpacking - Cascades

Spend your fall break with us backpacking in the Cascade Range! Destress and disconnect from the semester and enjoy beautiful views, great company, and a chance to sleep under the stars (or clouds). We'll be sending two groups out this year!

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours.

Cost: $85

Registration includes transportation, lodging, instruction, and meals.