MARCH  11-15, 2024  

Grow with GreenFest

WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Time Icon12pm-2pm
Location IconEntry Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Join us for Grow with GreenFest, where you can make your own succulent and learn all about sustainability and the GreenFest. Engage in a hands-on plant-creating activity and discover how this event supports a greener future. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and make a positive impact!

Battle of the Bands

THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Time Icon5pm-7pm
Location IconMontezuma Hall, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Get ready for Battle of the Bands! Sign up to showcase your musical talent and compete for the chance to be the student opener for the GreenFest Concert headliner.

The sign-up form will be available later, so keep an eye out for it. Student performers are encouraged to participate—don't miss this opportunity to shine on stage!

Past Events

Events from the previous year

Three friends enjoying food treats at the Concert Kick Off

Concert Kick Off

FRIDAY,
MARCH 15, 2024
Time Icon6pm-7pm
Location IconLee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Kick-off the the GreenFest Concert with music, food and games!

GreenFest Concert

FRIDAY,
MARCH 15, 2024
Time Icon7pm
Location IconCal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

Celebrate the end of GreenFest with a concert at the Cal Coast OAT. For more information visit our concert page.

Film Screening: The Lorax

THURSDAY,
MARCH 14, 2024
Time Icon6pm
Location IconTheatre, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

GreenFest is hosting a screening the "The Lorax" Come, be inspired, and join us in reaffirming our commitment to the only planet we have - There is No Planet B.

This will be a live experience film-screening, participants will be served Humming Fish, Truffula Seeds and a Truffula Tree Cupcake during the movie.

Green Lunch Bag Series: Learn how to be a Sustainable Baddie

WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 13, 2024
Time Icon11am-12:30pm
Location IconTheatre, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Meet Jazmine Rogers, content creator @ThatCurlyTop, entrepreneur, and all-around @SustainableBaddie! Learn about intersectional environmentalism through her fashion and lifestyle journey!

Free Plant Power will be served. 

Many used shoes shown on a display table - wide variety of styles and colors

Reduce Your Footprint

WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 13, 2024
Time Icon2pm-4pm
Location IconLee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Take a step towards a more sustainable lifestyle! Learn practical ways to minimize waste, understand the importance of proper recycling and composting and recognize the impact of your daily choices on the environment. Participate in a Carbon Footprint Assessment and learn where you make the biggest impact on the environment. Navigate through the obstacle course and correctly sort recycling, comporting and trash for a chance to win prizes!

Sustainable Career Fair

TUESDAY,
MARCH 12, 2024
Time Icon10am-2pm
Location IconMontezuma Hall, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Featuring a diverse array of organizations and companies, the fair is an opportunity to network and discover how different fields are integrating sustainability into their operations and ethos. Whether you're starting your career or looking to direct your professional path towards sustainability, this fair is an opportunity to learn, engage, and find your place in the growing green economy. Join us in shaping a sustainable future, one career choice at a time. All majors are welcome.

Companies and Community Organizations

  • Urban Corps of San Diego
  • Living Coast Discovery Center
  • Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
  • EDCO
  • San Diego Community Power
  • Tree San Diego
  • City of San Diego Sustainability and Mobility Department
  • Surfrider Foundation San Diego County
  • HELIX Environmental Planning
  • The Bountiful Bag
  • San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative
  • ECOLIFE Conservation
  • San Diego Coastkeeper
  • Earthwell Refill
  • Sustainability is Sexy
  • Dr. Bronner's
  • iVet Environmental, Inc.
  • ProduceGood
  • City of La Mesa
  • CivicSpark
  • San Diego River Park Foundation
  • Power San Diego
  • Think Blue San Diego
  • County of San Diego - Planning and Development Services
  • BrightSide Produce
  • Office of Energy and Sustainability at SDSU
  • Davey Resource Group, Inc.
  • Environmental Health Coalition (EHC)
  • Nature Needs SD
  • SanDiego350
  • Surf Education Academy / La Jolla Surf Systems
  • Recycle Everything
  • The Energy Coalition
  • MTS
  • Allgoods
  • Peace Corps
  • City of Carlsbad
  • Sierra Club

Mind, Body, Soil

MONDAY,
MARCH 11, 2024
Time Icon11am-1pm
Location IconLee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Discover the Soil-Health Connection: Learn how the health of our soil directly influences our lives, food, and environment. Chef Alec will demonstrate soil-friendly recipes and share samples for you to taste.

Interactive Activities: Engage in our 'Soil Positivity Future Board,' where you can share your visions for a sustainable future and see how they intertwine with soil conservation.

Educational Insights: Gain valuable knowledge on zero-waste practices and effective waste sorting, especially around our catering areas, to embody the principles of sustainability in everyday life.

Discover Your Roots

MONDAY,
MARCH 11, 2024
Time Icon4pm-6pm
Location IconLee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Explore the intersectionality between cultural diversity and sustainability. "Discover Your Roots" is an opportunity for students to connect with their cultural backgrounds, learn from each other, and embrace the ways in which different communities contribute to a sustainable future.

Be a part of GreenFest's mission to celebrate diversity and foster a deeper understanding of sustainability through the lens of various cultural viewpoints. 

Free L&L and Flavors of East Africa will be served.

Student holding a short sleeve shirt on a hanger, with clothing racks behind him at a Swap Shop event

A.S. Swap Shop

WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 19, 2023
Time Icon12pm-4:30pm
Location IconMontezuma Hall, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Associated Students is bringing back the annual Swap Shop, brought to you by GreenFest and Green Love! Swapped donations will be accepted 8:00 - 11:30 AM on Centennial Walkway and Swap Shopping will take place from 12:00 - 4:30 PM in Montezuma Hall. If you are interested in hosting a rack space you can sign up in advance to reserve a spot. You do not have to sign up to participate! Participation is open to all students.

Three smiling friends enjoying shaved ice/smoothie

Concert Kick-Off

FRIDAY,
APRIL 7, 2023
Time Icon6pm-7pm
Location IconLee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Get hyped for the GreenFest concert by enjoying some music and free food before heading over to the Cal Coast OAT!

Performer on Open Air Theater stage with phantasmagoria and crowd cheering

GreenFest Concert

FRIDAY,
APRIL 7, 2023
Time Icon7pm
Location IconCal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

Celebrate the end of GreenFest with a concert at the Cal Coast OAT. Stay tuned for our headliner!

Rocks with painted hearts, sticks, feather

Rock and Stick and the Healing Gifts of the Earth

THURSDAY,
APRIL 6, 2023
Time Icon5pm-7pm
Location IconTemplo Mayor, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Understand the importance of treating the world with kindness at the Rock and Stick workshop. Connect mentally and spiritually with the Earth and learn about unique sustainable practices from various cultures around the world.

Three smiling friends enjoying food samples

Whole(some) Cooking

THURSDAY,
APRIL 6, 2023
Time Icon12pm-2pm
Location IconLee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Interested in incorporating more vegan meals into your diet? Attend this cooking demonstration where students can learn from a vegan chef as they create a unique and creative vegan meal! Enjoy free samples!

Green Love Logo

GreenLunch Bag Series with Dr. Bronner's

WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 5, 2023
Time Icon11am-12:30pm
Location IconTheatre, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Green Love presents a conversation with local sustainable soap company Dr. Bronner's. Lisa Bronner is the granddaughter of Dr. Emanuel Bronner, founder of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps with its iconic Castile soap of many uses. A teacher at heart, she is Dr. Bronner’s consumer educator, advocate, and company spokesperson as well as founder and editor-in-chief of “Going Green with Lisa Bronner,” which focuses on the versatility of Dr. Bronner’s products, hosts lively forums for green living help, and encourages people towards a simpler and more life-filled life.

Man wearing virtual reality headset

The Butterfly Effect

WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 5, 2023
Time Icon4pm-6pm
Location IconMontezuma Hall, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Learn about the great Monarch butterfly migration and its impact on the world’s ecosystems while participating in an interactive virtual reality experience. Take home pollinator friendly seeds to plant in your own garden and make a positive change for Butterflies around the world.

Owl sitting on handler's arm

California’s Creatures

TUESDAY,
APRIL 4, 2023
Time Icon2pm-4pm
Location IconLee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Enjoy this unique opportunity to interact with a variety of animals, while learning the value of habitat conservation for these California Native species.

Good Food Institute | Alt Protein Project | San Diego State Logo

The San Diego Alt Protein Summit

TUESDAY,
APRIL 4, 2023
Time Icon4:30pm-7:30pm
Location IconTheatre, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

The San Diego State University Alt Protein Project’s first annual San Diego Alt Protein Summit will celebrate its local roots by connecting San Diego strategic planners, researchers, academics, founders, and other visionaries in order to recognize San Diego State University’s potential to become a prominent repository of innovation, commercialization, and talent for the rapidly growing alternative protein industry in the region. Attend for free to experience moderated panel sessions on food system transition, complimentary food, and networking opportunities during the week of Greenfest, an Associated Students program that promotes a series of educational and entertaining events for the SDSU campus community that encourage, advocate, and celebrate sustainability, diversity, and SDSU pride.

Representative of sustainable coffee business behind the display table with merchandise

Sustainable Career Fair

MONDAY,
APRIL 3, 2023
Time Icon10am-2pm
Location IconMontezuma Hall, 2nd Floor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

GreenFest is hosting a Sustainable Career Fair in collaboration with EnviroCentric and you're invited! Join students in learning about some of the many sustainable companies in the San Diego area and network with business professionals.

Two students wearing thrift clothing walking the runway at Enviro-Fashion Show

Enviro-Fashion Show

MONDAY,
APRIL 3, 2023
Time Icon6pm-8pm
Location IconLee and Frank Goldberg Courtyard, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Do you thrift your clothes? Do you make clothing out of untraditional items? Teams of students, staff, and/or faculty will strut down the catwalk as they compete in a series of categories that show off outfits they have styled/created out of recycled materials, thrifted clothing, or original student lines for the audience to decide the winner.

Students singing/playing music on stage at Battle of the Bands event

GreenFest: Battle of the Bands

THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Time Icon5pm-7pm

Come out to see the six talented performers that will be competing to be the opening act for our annual GreenFest Concert in April 2023.

Students picking out small succulents to take home with them

Grow with GreenFest

WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Time Icon1pm-3pm

Come join us to plant a succulent or paint a tote bag and learn about GreenFest!

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