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Students Promoting Environmental Awareness and Responsibility (SPEAR) is a student-run environmental organization at Vanderbilt University.

10/21/2026

Meet the SPEAR exec board!

10/12/2026

Join SPEAR and volunteer with Turnip Green!🌱

Link—> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM9h109A8k2f3cTVQTYJxr2WcwQ6LKw2gdUSTNpffQU8lAPg/viewform?usp=dialog

10/02/2026

Come and join us for a river cleanup!! 🌳🌊Spots are limited so sign up now! —>
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Lyft codes will be used for transport & Remember to check the weather and bring some warm clothes if needed!
Excited to see you all there!

09/30/2026

Join us at our GBM next week for painting pots and planting succulents! 🪴🌱Come bring your friends to learn more about SPEAR and enjoy the weather!🌤️

09/01/2026

Join SPEAR this upcoming Monday for our first GBM of the year‼️🚨 bring your friends and learn more about the org’s mission and how to get involved!!

WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOU‼️

07/09/2026

Hey SPEAR! First year move-in is right around the corner and we’re seeking volunteers for SPEAR’s cardboard crew! Free T-shirts, lunch/snacks provided, guaranteed early move-in, and be entered to win prizes while ensuring waste is properly recycled on campus. More info to follow after signing up

03/26/2026

Hey SPEAR!! Board Elections are here 🌱
Want to get more involved and make a real impact on campus sustainability? Run for a board position for 2026–27
Submit a 1–3 slide pitch and share your ideas for SPEAR’s future!
All members are welcome to come watch and vote!
Scan the QR code to learn more

03/17/2026

Hey SPEAR! Join us for a visit to Turnip Green Creative Reuse, a Nashville nonprofit dedicated to keeping materials out of landfills by giving donated materials a second life.

We’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of their Creative Reuse Center and help process donated materials.

Only 15 spots available — first come, first served! If you’re among the first 15 volunteers, you’ll receive an email confirmation with event details.

02/16/2026

Have an idea for how to make our campus more sustainable? The Green Fund is now taking proposals! Pitch your idea at the Green-a-Thon or submit a proposal for the chance to win up to $150k in funding!

The Green-a-thon is a Shark Tank-style pitch competition for students to present ways to improve sustainability on campus to a panel of faculty. Present solo or with a group. The winning team is guaranteed funding!

Not interested in presenting, but still have an idea to propose? Submit it to the Green Fund for review.

Vanderbilt Green-a-thon Registration Form – (https://forms.office.com/r/tAuBmMYBMN)
Closes Sunday, February 22nd at Midnight

Proposal Submission Link – (https://forms.office.com/r/LNbiPL92Pm)
Closes Friday, March 6th at Midnight

04/17/2025

SPEAR had a wonderful time visiting the .shoots greenhouse at the Nashville Farmer’s Market! 🌱 We got to taste different microgreens and learn about sustainable forms of agriculture!🌾 At our final GBM, we planted basil microgreens from the greenhouse!🪴Thank you James!

Address

Nashville, TN

Opening Hours

Monday

8:30pm - 9:30pm

Website

http://vandyspear.wordpress.com/

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