Creating a Sustainable Home with Jessica Ullyott

Theodore Payne Foundation 10459 Tuxford Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Preserving California's fragile ecosystems can seem like a daunting task, but everyone doing their part in small ways can make a big difference! A lot of us may be aware of a few tips, but do we actually follow through? Join onsite at the Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF) for this interactive class open to all, […]

Montana Avenue Art Walk

Montana Avenue in Santa Monica 1123 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Santa Monica’s Premier Street, Montana Ave., Transforms into a Vibrant Art Hub Celebrating Sustainability! From 9th to 17th Streets, discover 150+ visual artists, live music, workshops by Paint Lab, and a VIP Wine Garden. Free and open to all ages! Presented by Montana Ave. Merchants & Engel+Volkers. REGISTER HERE

Exhibition Tour: Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice

Hammer Museum

Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM? Ticketing: This free program is not ticketed. Parking: Valet parking is available on Lindbrook Drive for $15 cash only. Self-parking is available under the […]

The 2024 UCLA La Kretz Center Public Lecture: “The Endangered Species Act at 50: Is it working for California?”

Boyer Hall (Room 159) 611 Charles E Young Dr., Los Angeles, CA, United States

California has more native species than any state in the US, and many of them are endangered. As the US Endangered Species Act (ESA) turned 50 years old, it’s time to ask how the ESA is working for our state’s biodiversity. Please join to hear from several leading voices on endangered species listing and recovery […]

Closing reception and water discussion for art exhibit, “What’s On Tap: LA’s Water Story…Source to Spigot”

El Tranquilo Gallery 19 Olvera Street, El Pueblo Historical Monument, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The public is invited to a free event featuring a panel discussion of the past, present and future of Los Angeles water. The water discussion will be part of the closing reception for the art exhibit “What's On Tap: LA's Water Story…Source to Spigot” at El Tranquilo Gallery in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 29. […]

Climate Policy After the 2024 Election

Online

This panel discussion will explore the climate implications of the 2024 election from the national and international perspective, as well as a deep dive on how California policymakers are preparing to lead at the state level whatever the next four years bring. What are the environmental policy scenarios in a Trump or Harris administration? What […]

Ecology & Wellness at UCLA: How the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center & Sustainability weave nature into the built environment

HYBRID: Semel B8-225 / Zoom 760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This panel will focus on how a university campus can enhance wellness through access to nature and will discuss a range of initiatives at UCLA from a community garden to biophilic building design to a landscape plan that honors biodiversity and wellness. – featuring – James Bassett, Ph.D. Master Gardener and Lecturer Institute of the […]

Fall 2024 Economic Outlook: Climate Adaptation

HYBRID: Executive Dining Room (Gold Hall), UCLA Anderson School and Online 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The economy keeps churning along but so does climate change. These two forces are important for future economic growth, consumption and investment growth. Rosanna Xia, an environmental reporter at the Los Angeles Times, will introduce her award-winning book on sea level rise, California Against the Sea, and share insights that she has gathered in the […]

Screening of Acid Forest

Hammer Museum

Set in the Curonian Spit, a scenic peninsula in Lithuania edged by the Baltic Sea and a freshwater lagoon, this satiric documentary follows tourists who flock to the region despite the dying, leafless trees of its ancient forest now overtaken by thousands of cormorant birds and their acid-fortified feces. The film observes the human species […]

UCLA Sustainable Transportation Fair

Wilson Plaza Los Angeles, CA, United States

Get ready for a new commute this October during Sustainable Transportation Month! Discover how you can reduce stress, save money, and lower your carbon footprint by traveling to campus car-free. UCLA offers a variety of affordable and convenient sustainable transportation options. Live far from campus? Our transit passes offer unlimited rides on many transit agencies […]

West Basin Water Harvest

Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility 1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo, CA, United States

Join for Water Harvest 2024: an annual FREE fall festival celebrating water use efficiency and education! This free, family-friendly event welcomes community members who participate in a number of fun, educational activities including tours of the water recycling facility, stage shows, interactive water education booths, games, kids’ costume contests, opportunity drawings, and more!

Botany Workshop: Plantober!

La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join a workshop on plant propagation during fall in Southern California! Learn from the Garden’s Assistant Director, Allison Keeney. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not required.

Chimp Empire: Screening and Roundtable with Filmmakers

UCLA CNSI Auditorium 570 Westwood Plaza, , Los Angeles, CA 90095

Frank Marlowe Lecture Series: Chimp Empire Professor Clark Barrett of UCLA's Department of Anthropology alongside Professor Abby Bigham are pleased to announce a special event part of their Frank Marlowe Lecture Series. This is the screening of the BAFTA Award nominated Netflix series Chimp Empire with a panel discussion featuring Director James Reed (Director of […]

Climatebase LIVE with Galvanize Climate Solutions

Online

​Opportunities in climate are growing! ​​​​​​​​Climatebase LIVE is an online event series by Climatebase, designed to help you meet climate organizations that are actively hiring. ​​At this virtual career fair, you'll learn about innovative climate solutions, hear directly from employers about open roles, and participate in a live Q&A with company representatives. REGISTER HERE

UCLA Civic Engagement Event: Understanding Key 2024 State Ballot Measures

HYBRID: Collins Conference Room, James West Alumni Center AND Online James West Alumni Center at University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join in-person or online (Zoom link will be provided upon registration) for a moderated discussion with UCLA experts on key state ballot measures in the November 2024 election. Jim Newton, veteran journalist and Blueprint editor, will lead a discussion with Shane Phillips, Housing Affordability Researcher from the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy and The […]

Free Food from UCLA Dining Halls!

Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

That’s right Bruin Dine is back and better than ever!! Join us for our food recovery events every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10PM in the SAC Basement! Bring your utensils, containers, and appetite! Hit the follow button (https://www.instagram.com/uclabruindine/) to see what we’re serving up each week!

Reel Justice: Film Screening and Community Dialogue for Environmental Equity!

Mong Auditorium, Engineering VI 404 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The event is presented by Dr. Regan Patterson of UCLA and Dr. Shakira Hobbs of UCI, who are hosting a powerful film screening of "The Smell of Money," followed by a community dialogue featuring scholars and community leaders on environmental justice. This event aims to raise awareness and spark conversations about community-engaged scholarship. Don't miss […]

Wildlife 2 Watts

Ted Watkins Memorial Park 1335 E 103rd St, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join 3rd Rock Hip Hop and the National Wildlife Federation to kick off Urban Wildlife Week with Wildlife 2 Watts! This event will awaken a sense of awareness that nature is all around us and at our fingertips — even in the most unexpected places — and that nature is for everyone. This event includes […]

Sustain-a-Vision: An AR Sustainable Fashion Activation

BYO Long Beach - Downtown LB 431 East 1st Street, Long Beach, CA, United States

POP Eco Market Place: Sustainable Fashion Event @ East Arts Village in Long Beach *This event will be held in the East Arts Village downtown Long Beach as an addition to their recurring Second Saturdays celebration, so it's going to be a street wide party! REGISTER HERE In partnership with POP Eco Market Place, Sustain-a-vision […]