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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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51 Sustainability Events Found

Jun 3

Appalachian Energy Summit 2026

The 15th annual Appalachian Energy Summit will be held in-person on the campus of Appalachian State University. Theme: Resilience. Registration and room blocks will close on May 4.
Appalachian State University
Free
6/3/26
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Sourced: https://sustain.appstate.edu/initiatives/energy-summit/2026 02-13-2026
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Jun 3

Appalachian Energy Summit 2026

The 15th annual Appalachian Energy Summit will be held in-person on the campus of Appalachian State University June 3-5, 2026. Theme: Resilience. Registration and room blocks will close on May 4.
Appalachian State University
Free
6/3/26
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Sourced: https://sustain.appstate.edu/initiatives/energy-summit/2026 02-13-2026
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Jun 4

IS: Clean Tech 2026

IS: CleanTech is a premier one-day conference connecting the region's clean technology startup and innovation ecosystem. Bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners, this summit highlights groundbreaking solutions in climate tech, sustainability, and clean energy. Attendees will engage with emerging startups, cutting-edge innovations, and market trends driving the future of clean technology. Through insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and pitches, IS: CleanTech fosters collaboration and accelerates the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient world. Virtual attendance option available. Refunds up to 7 days before event.
The Innovation Space
$150.00 - Early...
6/4/26
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Sourced: https://eventbrite.com/e/is-clean-tech-2026-tickets-1984764736756?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 05-09-2026
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Jun 7

Big Red Summer Academic Camp - Food Systems Camp

Explore food systems from soil to store, including plant and soil science, industry tools, marketing, and supply chains. Experience production systems and sales outlets, culminating in a creative pitch project for innovative food system ideas. June 7-12, 2026. Registration opens February 10, 2026.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
$625.00 - Early...
6/7/26
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Sourced: https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/big-red-summer-academic-camps/camp-sessions 02-08-2026
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Jun 8

Willich's Wild Learning Adventure Camp

Two weeks of hands-on adventure where science meets art and the classroom meets the great outdoors! Designed for students who have just completed grades 2-5, featuring Mad Scientist experiments, eco-friendly artistic expression, field trips to science centers and nature trails, and outdoor activities. Runs June 8-19, Monday-Friday, 8:30-2:30.
Noble Academy
$500.00 - 2-week...
6/8/26
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Sourced: https://nobleknights.org/summer-programs 02-10-2026
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Jun 11

Green and Growing 2026: Connecting People, Practices, and Places

An environmental science event focusing on connecting people, practices, and places through conservation and environmental awareness.
Honey Hollow Nature Center
$15.00 - From $1...
6/11/26
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Sourced: https://eventbrite.com/d/pa--bensalem/job-fair-bucks-county-pennsylvania 05-09-2026
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Jun 11

Green and Growing 2026: Connecting People, Practices, and Places

Environmental conservation event focused on connecting people, practices, and places. Organized by Bucks County Conservation District with 19 followers.
Honey Hollow Nature Center
$15.00 - From $1...
6/11/26
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Sourced: https://eventbrite.com/d/pa--king-of-prussia/bucks-county-career-fair 05-09-2026
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Jun 13

Accelerated Environmental Scientist Summer Camp

Intensive field course for motivated high school students to earn university credit at Missouri S&T. Set at the beautiful Ozark Research Field Station, students will explore local ecosystems, water quality, wildlife conservation, sustainability challenges, and the impact of human activity on the environment. This experience-driven course emphasizes hands-on investigations including collecting samples, using professional field tools, analyzing environmental data, and participating in ongoing research projects. Course credit available for Introduction to Environmental Science (ENV SCI 1173) for additional $480 fee. Activities include ecosystem exploration hikes, water quality monitoring, biodiversity surveys, soil sampling, wildlife conservation projects, sustainability studies, field tool training, research design, and evening discussions with scientists.
Missouri University of Science and Technology - Ozark Research Field Station
$1,200.00 - Regi...
6/13/26
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Sourced: https://summer.mst.edu/browse/acceleratedenvironmentalscientist 02-10-2026
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Jun 13

Repair Café at Innovation Barn

Partner with volunteers to repair your stuff! Bring in small appliances, lamps, jewelry, fans, clocks, toys, electronics, bicycles, furniture, clothing and more. Walk-ins welcome, but advance registration helps with planning. Learn repair skills while keeping items out of landfills.
Innovation Barn
Free with $5 sug...
6/13/26
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Sourced: https://charlotteonthecheap.com/repair-cafe 02-14-2026
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Jun 15

Packaging Recycling Summit

Summit focused on packaging recycling technologies and sustainability in the packaging industry. Three-day event from June 15-17, 2026.
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
Free
6/15/26
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Sourced: https://profoodworld.com/facilities-design-infrastructure/article/13276526/sanderson-farms-expands-market-reach-with-greenfield-processing-facility-in-north-carolina 01-16-2026
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Jun 15

CE4G (Computer Engineering for Good) Summer Program 2026 - Session 1

3-week intensive program focusing on embedded systems development and applying engineering skills to social challenges. Students learn to build internet-connected devices and sustainable technology solutions for global challenges. Program runs from June 15 to July 2, 2026, with orientation on June 12 at 4pm EST via Zoom. Prerequisites include AP Math, Algebra 2, Trigonometry with preference for PreCalc completion and AP Stats/Calculus enrollment. Open to US residents and international students ages 15+ (current 9th-graduating 12th graders).
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
$4,620.00 - Tota...
6/15/26
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Sourced: https://k12stem.engineering.nyu.edu/programs/ce4g 02-10-2026
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Jun 19

Engineering State - Design the City of the Future

A fun-filled overnight experience for students entering their senior year of high school. Participants will explore ways to design a futuristic city that sets a new standard for sustainability. Participants will work in small groups to design various city systems, including infrastructure, water and sewer systems, electricity, city services, recreation facilities, traffic systems, air quality issues, food and agriculture, and more. Students stay in dorms on the USU Logan campus. Two identical sessions available: June 18-19 and June 22-23, 2026.
Utah State University Logan Campus
Free
6/19/26
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Sourced: https://engineering.usu.edu/events/e-state 02-11-2026
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Jun 22

Hydroponics Vegetable Farming

High school students (ages 14-18) learn how to grow fresh foods and harvest in small spaces through hands-on hydroponics program, which is a soilless environment to grow fruits and vegetables. Participants will grow nutrient powerhouses using vertical farming, master the process from seed to harvest, discover nutritional benefits of fresh produce, gain skills for urban farming in small spaces, explore urban agriculture business opportunities, and serve as local vendors at the UDC Farmers Markets. Session 1: June 22 - 27, Session 2: July 13 - 18
UDC-CAUSES
Free
6/22/26
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Sourced: https://udc.edu/causes/youth-programs 02-11-2026
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Jun 22

Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP)

The D.C. Department of Energy and Environment's (DOEE) Green Zone Environmental Program offers youth (ages 14-24) environmental education and career training in sustainability, energy, water, wildlife and natural resources. Participants will install rain gardens, work in native plant greenhouses, collect seeds and remove invasive plants, maintain trees and beautify neighborhoods, provide conservation services across the District, and learn from DOEE professionals, Master Naturalists and environmental experts. Participants develop job skills in environmental science, sustainability and urban conservation while making direct community impact. Dates: June 22 - July 27
UDC-CAUSES
Free
6/22/26
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Sourced: https://udc.edu/causes/youth-programs 02-11-2026
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Jun 23

Engineering State - Design the City of the Future (Session 2)

A fun-filled overnight experience for students entering their senior year of high school. Participants will explore ways to design a futuristic city that sets a new standard for sustainability. Participants will work in small groups to design various city systems, including infrastructure, water and sewer systems, electricity, city services, recreation facilities, traffic systems, air quality issues, food and agriculture, and more. Students stay in dorms on the USU Logan campus. Two identical sessions available: June 18-19 and June 22-23, 2026.
Utah State University Logan Campus
Free
6/23/26
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Sourced: https://engineering.usu.edu/events/e-state 02-11-2026
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Jun 29

Forage 2 Farm

This four-day immersive STEM camp will provide students with hands-on experiences in foraging and sustainable agriculture. Through hands on activities in foraging, farming, and ecology students will learn where our food comes from and how it impacts the environment around us. Analyze issues that face farmers today and see Science in nature right in their own backyard. Visit GVSUs farm, walk the ravines on our Allendale campus with a forager, and meet industry professionals in this fun outdoor camp.
Grand Valley State University
Free
6/29/26
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Sourced: https://gvsu.edu/camps 02-10-2026
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Jul 5

Surfrider Foundation Beach Cleanup

Beach cleanup event organized by the Surfrider Foundation focused on environmental conservation and marine ecosystem protection.
Outer Banks
Free
7/5/26
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Sourced: https://obxguides.com/hatteras/kittyhawkkites/events 02-14-2026
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Jul 6

STEM Academy - Forces in Motion

Week 3 of STEM Academy: Forces in Motion. Students explore forces, motion, energy, and sustainability through project-based learning in physics, computer programming, robotics, and statistics, examining how these concepts intersect in real-world systems through a partnership with Xavier University Faculty. Learning outcomes include explaining how forces, motion, and energy interact in real-world systems, working collaboratively to design and complete STEM projects, applying the scientific method to test ideas and analyze data, and communicating results clearly through presentations and demonstrations. Duration: July 6-10, 2026.
Xavier University
Free
7/6/26
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Sourced: https://xula.edu/pre-college-programs/precollege-stem.html 01-15-2026
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Jul 6

SoSC: Science of Smart Cities Summer Program 2026

Four-week summer program for students currently in 6th & 7th grade (NYC residents only). Students master electronics and circuitry basics, learn coding and microcontroller programming, study environmental and urban science, and develop team-based solutions. Program runs Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-5 PM. Students work in teams to design projects using electronics, circuitry, coding, microcontrollers, sensors and other hardware to create solutions for real-world urban challenges. Final presentations demonstrate creative solutions to smart city challenges.
Andries Hudde Magnet School of STEAM
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7/6/26
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Sourced: https://k12stem.engineering.nyu.edu/programs/sosc 02-10-2026
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Jul 6

CE4G (Computer Engineering for Good) Summer Program 2026 - Session 2

3-week intensive program focusing on embedded systems development and applying engineering skills to social challenges. Students learn to build internet-connected devices and sustainable technology solutions for global challenges. Program runs from July 6 to July 24, 2026, with orientation on July 2 at 4pm EST via Zoom. Prerequisites include AP Math, Algebra 2, Trigonometry with preference for PreCalc completion and AP Stats/Calculus enrollment. Open to US residents and international students ages 15+ (current 9th-graduating 12th graders).
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
$4,620.00 - Tota...
7/6/26
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Sourced: https://k12stem.engineering.nyu.edu/programs/ce4g 02-10-2026
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Jul 6

Farm 2 Fork Camp

Do you ever wonder where food comes from? Do you want to know more about the journey from farm to fork? In this camp, children explore the route food takes from the farm to the table and how food is used to fuel their bodies. At Farm 2 Fork, campers will be exposed to local foodways and increase their knowledge of farming and cooking! (Non-Residential Day Camp)
Bowling Green State University
Free
7/6/26
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Sourced: https://summercamps.com/camp/summer-academic-youth-programs 02-13-2026
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Jul 11

6th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory. Your findings will inform a major research project and contribute to multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History. Participants will examine insects under professional microscopes, learn species identification with iNaturalist app, and learn about ecological research. All ages event, no experience required, families welcome. Rain or shine event. Park in Hawkeye Commuter Lot and follow signage to event site.
Ashton Cross Country Course
Free
7/11/26
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Sourced: https://events.uiowa.edu/event/35620 02-12-2026
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Jul 11

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - Lower Bucks

Household Hazardous Waste collection event. Time: 8:30am-2:00pm. Rain or Shine. No registration required. Accepts pesticides, flammables, caustics, toxics, batteries, fire extinguishers, propane tanks (2lbs or less), and road flares. Does not accept electronics, appliances, or latex paint.
Bucks County Community College
Free drop-off
7/11/26
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Sourced: https://buckscounty.gov/444/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Recycling 05-09-2026
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Jul 11

Household Hazardous Waste & Recycling Event - Lower Bucks

Household Hazardous Waste collection event accepting pesticides, flammables, caustics, toxics, batteries, fire extinguishers, propane tanks (2lbs or less), and road flares. Time: 8:30am-2:00pm. Rain or Shine. No electronics, appliances, or latex paint accepted. Open to residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, and Philadelphia.
Bucks County Community College
Free drop-off
7/11/26
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Sourced: https://buckscounty.gov/2212/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Recycling 05-09-2026
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Jul 13

Blue Horizons - Coastal Engineering Camp

Learn about coastal processes, engineering approaches, and community resilience through technology and sustainable practices. Includes hands-on exploration and interactions with coastal scientists and engineers. Daily schedule: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Also offered July 20-24, 2026.
Coastal Studies Institute (CSI)
$425.00 - Regist...
7/13/26
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Sourced: https://coastalstudiesinstitute.org/summer_camps 01-15-2026
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