Campus Beautification Day

Campus Beautification Day is an extremely popular annual tradition at the UM, thanks to the hard work and contributions of the volunteers who take the time out of their busy schedules to help spruce up the campuses. Staff are encouraged to come out and have fun with their co-workers.

Campus Beautification 2025 Announcement

The University of Manitoba annual Campus Beautification Day offers community gathering for gardening activities, music, and free lunch. Gardening activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. and go until noon. The entire university community is invited to join in the planting while connecting with co-workers and getting some fresh air.

Please complete Campus Beautification Day 2025 Registration Form to attend Campus Beautification Day.

9:00 am registration station opens to check in for attendance, receive a lunch ticket and enjoy refreshment before the students and staff being the day. We will have a limited number of tool and gloves to hand out at the registration table so bring your own along with a refillable water/coffee cup.

A free barbecue lunch at noon will follow, and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Registration is required for Campus Beautification lunch for the three locations. The registration will allow you to participate in the gardening activities in the morning, attend lunch at noon.

Bannatyne Campus: Lunch and Registration Location is Brodie (outdoors) on Monday, May 26, 2025, starting 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; with a rain date of Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Fort Garry Campus: Lunch and Registration Location is Green space back of St. Paul’s College on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, starting 9:00 am; with a rain date of Thursday, May 29, 2025.
William Norrie: Thursday, June 19, 2025, starting 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; register with Anita Ebgina

Green Events Certification

Campus Beautification Day is green event certified and a zero waste event. This designation aligns with the UM Climate Action Plan which sets us on a path to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including emissions produced by our waste. During the event, all plates and cups will be compostable and drink cans will be recyclable. Sustainability volunteers and staff will be helping you sort your waste into the correct bin. Feel free to ask them questions if you are unsure of how to sort your waste or want to learn more about the UM’s commitment to reducing waste.

Campus Beautification Day 2025

butterfly on top of flower — Photo by Mark Ager

Faculty of Law Staff Planting at Robson Hall on May 29, 2025 — Photo by Dr. Donn Short

Dalhousie School group at UM Campus Beautification Day 2025 - at the Table — Photo by Cory Cameron

Dalhousie School group at UM Campus Beautification Day 2025 - 2 girls, 3 boys — Photo by Cory Cameron

Dalhousie School group at UM Campus Beautification Day 2025 - under tree photo — Photo by Cory Cameron

Past Beautification Days

Person planting green plant in front of university building. — PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

2 women digging in the dirt. — PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

AVP-Admin Raman Dahliwal (2nd from left) and office staff in their gardening gear. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

President Emeritus David Barnard stands with current UM President Michael Benarroch. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

University leadership standing in a line holding plants. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

UM staff in line-up at BBQ. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

Flowers with Admin building in background

Flower with admin building in the background

Planting in a flower bed at Bannatyne Campus Beautification Day — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Three staff planting in planters — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Staff Planting in a flower bed at Bannatyne campus — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Digging in flower bed with a spade — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Receiving instructions at Campus Beautification day — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Planting flowers at Bannatyne — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

AVP Admin., President and VP Admin. at Bannatyne Campus Beautification Day — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Every Child Matters William Norrie — Photo by Tatjana Blazevska

Flower bed William Norrie — Photo by Tatjana Blazevska

Willieam Norrie Courtyard Campus Beautification Day 2024 — Photo by Tatjana Blazevska

Planter William Norrie — Photo by Tatjana Blazevska

Man handling Plants Campus Beautification day — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Staff working in flower bed outside of Brodie Building — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

BBQ at Bannatyne Campus — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

being served a burger Campus Beautification Day — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Trio sitting down for lunch — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Band Rocking out at Bannatyne Campus Beautification Day — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

Playing drums and keyboard — Photo by Dan Gwozdz

University of Manitoba Food Bank

There will be donation bins to collect items for the UM Food Bank at both Campus Beautifications (Bannatyne and Fort Garry).

The Food Bank accepts donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items. Please see the list of items we need the most.

Alternately, you can also help by donating financially with a one-time/monthly contribution or via payroll deduction, or visit the Cashiers Office in room 138 UMSU University Centre between 9:30 – 4:00 with cash donations.

Your generosity and commitment to the well-being of our students is deeply appreciated during these challenging times. If you have any questions, please contact us at foodbank@umanitoba.ca

Contact Us

Physical Plant – Campus Beautification

89 Freedman Crescent
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

PH: 204 474-8912

campus.beautification@umanitoba.ca

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