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Texas Tech University

Arbor Day Banner

Arbor Day is an annual event that provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to join together to beautify the Tech campus, build a sense of community, and receive recognition. Activities on the circle and planting alongside other Red Raiders makes this one of the most anticipated events each spring.

MAY 1, 2026
SCHEDULE

FREE FOOD & T-SHIRTS
11am | With TTU Student ID | No Shirts Will Be Sold At The Tent

FREE SUCCULENTS
11am | Student Activities Board

LIVE MUSIC
11am | DJ Yeti

SPIRIT PERFORMANCE & REMARKS
11:30am

PLANTING BEGINS
1:30pm

YARD GAMES
Provided By URec

 
 

Sustainability Week - April 27-May 1 - 11am-1pm

MONDAY, APRIL 27 - MAKE YOUR OWN TOTE BAGS
11am-1pm | Red Raider Plaza
Students will join SAB to design and create their own reusable tote bag. 

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 - ECO-FAIR 
11am-1pm | Red Raider Plaza
Student Organizations will come together to educate students about sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and environmental health. They will also offer tips and tricks to students to help make an impact on sustainability.
 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 - REPAIR FAIR
11am-1pm | Red Raider Plaza
Bring us your broken things! SAB will be offering services to help fix damaged items such as ripped clothing, jewelry, broken computers, and more! 

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 - SUSTAINABILITY TRIVIA + PAINT YOUR OWN ROCK MAGNETS
11am-1pm | Red Raider Plaza
Do you think you know a lot about sustainability? Come test your knowledge with other students and see who really knows more about sustainability! We will also be decorating river rocks to be turned into fridge magnets or even just decor! 

FRIDAY, MAY 1 - ARBOR DAY
11am-1pm | Red Raider Plaza
Beginning at 11am we will have a DJ, yard games provided by the Rec, free food, free T-shirts, and SAB will be handing out succulents and other activities! Planting will begin at 1:30pm

* Throughout the whole week, we will have a recyclable can drive (as in used, empty soda cans). Students will bring them to the SAB office, where we will keep track of how many each group is bringing, and then we will take them to be recycled at the end of the week.