This calendar features Center for the Environment programming alongside events hosted by our partners and peers across campus. Find all events related to the environment.

Upcoming Events
Jul
12

Curatorial Tour of Seeds

July 12, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, 1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130
Workshop

Writing About Your Environmental Research to Engage the General Public

July 15th | 1-2pm

Become familiar with the pitching, drafting, and editing processes involved in writing for high-impact public venues like The Conversation that are republished by local and national publications across the U.S. and worldwide.

Featured Exhibits

Installation view of Seeds: Containers of a World to Come at the Kemper Art Museum, Washington University in St. Louis (February 21–July 28, 2025). Photo by Joshua White / JWPictures.com.Installation view of Seeds: Containers of a World to Come at the Kemper Art Museum, Washington University in St. Louis (February 21–July 28, 2025). Photo by Joshua White / JWPictures.com. Open in Lightbox
Installation view of Seeds: Containers of a World to Come at the Kemper Art Museum

Seeds: Containers of a World to Come
February 21–July 28, 2025

At a moment when ecological concerns are becoming increasingly urgent, Seeds: Containers of a World to Come brings into dialogue work by ten contemporary artists whose research-based practices are defined by sustained inquiry into plant–human–land relations.


2025 University City Public Art Series
April 6 – September 1

a collaboration between Washington University Art students and the city of University City, is the longest-running project of its kind in the United States. Since 1986 the project has brought more than 200 pieces of temporary art to the community.


2025 MFA in Visual Art Thesis Exhibition: Slow Gardens
May 2 – July 28

Featuring thesis projects by the MFA in Visual Art candidates in the 2025 graduating class of the Sam Fox School’s Graduate School of Art. MFA candidates explore a range of artistic practices and mediums, including painting, photography, fiber, collage, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and installation.

Event Series

Environmental Research Collaboration Series

The Environmental Research Collaboration Series is a monthly interdisciplinary lunch gathering for WashU faculty and staff. This series builds community among researchers and allows for learning from colleagues while also: highlighting specific projects, sharing tools, and generating ideas for future collaboration. Join us at an upcoming event to start getting involved.

Distinguished Speakers

Diverse and inspirational speakers bring our campus community together across disciplines and schools. The Center for the Environment is proud to collaborate with various partners across WashU to develop and support this programming.