Earth Month Bash 2026

Join Hopkins Dining for Picnic for the Planet as a part of Earth Month Bash 2026! This elevated picnic will feature a sustainable buffet-style dinner, live band, outdoor games, activities and more!

The event is open all meal plan holders and other forms of payment are accepted as well (i.e. Dining Dollars, J-Cash, Debit/Credit). Advanced registration is required through the Transact Mobile Ordering App (instructions below) by Wednesday, April 1. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!

MENU

Hors d’oeuvres

Vegan Mushroom “Ricotta” Canape (contains tree nuts)

Savory S’mores

 

Dinner Buffet

Berry Green Salad

Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Roasted Spring Vegetables

Chicken Cacciatore

Blackened Salmon with Citrus Cream Sauce

Vegan “Chicken Mozzarella” Bake

 

Dessert/Snacks

S’mores Bar

Trifle Bar

Popcorn

 

HOW TO REGISTER

How to Download the App:

  1. Download the Transact Mobile Ordering App from the App Store or Google Play
  2. Select Campus: “Johns Hopkins University-Homewood”
  3. Login with your JHED-ID

How to Register:

  1. Open the Transact Mobile Ordering App.
  2. Select the “Hopkins Café.”
  3. Select your tender (i.e. Board Meals/Meal Swipe, Dining Dollars, J-Cash)
  4. Then, select “Picnic for the Planet 2026” or “Picnic for the Planet Meal Swipe 2026 ” at the bottom.
  5. Next, click “Customize” at the bottom of the screen.
  6. Then, select any dietary preferences, select “none of the above” if these do not apply.
  7. Then, click “Next” to continue to allergies and foods that you must avoid, select “none of the above” if these do not apply.
  8. Then, click “Add to Order”
  9. Then, select “Checkout”; once at checkout, change the order date at the top of the screen to Friday, Apr. 3. If wrong date is chosen, it will create an error in your reservation. Your payment will be taken out of your account when you place the order.
  10. Select “Pay” once complete at the bottom and then “confirm.”
  11. When you get to the event, stop by the check-in table to show your receipt and J-Card and get your wristband.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place at the Glass Pavilion in Levering Hall. Those registered will be notified in advance of the event if it has to be moved.

 

Advanced registration is required. Questions? Please email [email protected].