Dr. John Anderton
NMU’s Earth Week is named after the late Dr. John Anderton, a former Department Head of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences (EEGS) and a beloved professor. Students loved Dr. Anderton’s teaching style and his effective communication that helped them understand the natural world around them. Dr. Anderton was passionate about active outdoor learning, a practice that NMU faculty members have carried on. He was passionate about his home in the Upper Peninsula, and especially places like Presque Isle and Little Presque along the shores of Lake Superior.
Dr. Anderton’s legacy lives on at NMU through experiential learning in the Marquette area and through the student’s participation in environmental activism. He embodied many of NMU’s values such as inclusion and the environment. Read more about Dr. Anderton's life here.
Learn more about past and current Earth Week celebrations below.
12th Annual Anderton's Earth Week
The 12th Annual Anderton's Earth Week is April 19 to April 25! Gamma Theta Upsilon, NMU’s geographic honors society, is working with the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographic Sciences as well as the Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment to bring an action-packed week of Earth-themed activities.
Learn more about the week-long celebration held in 2026!
11th Annual Anderton's Earth Week
The 11th Annual Anderton's Earth Week was held during the week of April 21 - 27, 2025. This week included events ranging from a kickoff at Ore Dock Brewery, Earth Day Trivia hosted by GTU, a Solar Panel Panel where community members learned about solar opportunities, documentary viewings, the Water is Life Festival, NMU and community tabling, a clean up, and much more!
Learn more about the week long celebration held in 2025!
10th Annual Anderton's Earth Week
The 10th Annual Anderton's Earth Week was held during the week of April 21 - 27, 2024. Events included a Spring Cleaning, forest bathing presentation, a "Stay Pressed" button-making activity, Earth Fest, a Pollinator Garden work party, and so much more.
Learn more about the week long celebration held in 2024!