“Hope Dies Last” – Visionary People Across the World

Burbank Buena Vista Branch Library 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA, United States

Having reached a point of no return in our climate confrontation, how do we feel, behave, act, plan, and dream as we approach a future different from what we had expected? Where do we find hope? Environmental journalist Alan Weisman is known for the bestseller The World Without Us, a thought experiment that brought into […]

Clean Air Conversations – “Driving the Future: Zero-Emission Bus Fleets”

Online

Join a vital conversation exploring the critical importance and far-reaching impacts of transitioning to zero-emission public transportation. Featuring insights from Doran Barnes, CEO of Foothill Transit, a pioneering agency at the forefront of this movement, This webinar will delve into why zero emissions vehicle are one part of a wider conversation about sustainable transportation. We'll […]

High Impact Tea Speaker Series – Sustainability at Scale: Building a Corporate Career That Makes a Difference

Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Speaker: Yalmaz Siddiqui, Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, The Walt Disney Company Join Yalmaz Siddiqui as he shares insights from his nearly 20 year journey driving environmental and social sustainability at Fortune 500 companies including The Walt Disney Company, MGM Resorts and Office Depot. Learn how to articulate the case for change, navigate complex organizational contexts, […]

Why History Matters: L.A. Wildfires Past, Present and Future

Lenart Auditorium, UCLA Fowler Museum UCLA

Join a panel discussion focusing on L.A. wildfires past, present, and future. This program is part of the “Why History Matters” series presented by The UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Department of History. The series is dedicated to the belief that historical knowledge is an indispensable, and often missing, ingredient in public debate. Over the […]

Latinos on the Frontlines: Protecting Our Lands, Waters, and Communities

Online

Join the Conservation Team at Hispanic Access to learn how they are moving conservation priorities forward within the context of a new administration while continuing to uplift Latino leaders in environmental work & the valuable contributions our community continues to build in the effort of protecting our natural resources. This webinar will include updates on […]

Young Alumni Building Green Futures Panel

4320A Public Affairs Building 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This is the rescheduled date for an event that was previously postponed in light of the ongoing fire emergency in Los Angeles back in January. Join a dynamic conversation with UCLA Luskin young alumni who will discuss their journeys in the sustainability sector. This event will showcase the ways these alumni tackle environmental challenges from […]

Spring Climatini

Karl Strauss Brewing Company 600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Get ready top grab a drink and talk climate transition at Spring Climatini 2025 on May 1st! 319Climate, The Climate Registry, and Climate Resolve look forward to seeing you at our Spring '25 Climatini, a relaxed, fun mixer for SoCal professionals who are driving forward an equitable and resilient climate transition. Now more than ever, […]

Free Food from UCLA Dining Halls!

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

Join Bruin Dine 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!

Guided Botanical Garden Drop-in Tour – May 3

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Join a Garden Guide for a tour of a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and […]

Gathering at Kuruvungna

Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Come join us for a special event at Kuruvungna Village Springs! We'll be gathering together for a day filled with fun, community, and connection. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and learn more about the history of Kuruvungna. Whether you're a longtime voulenteer or a first-time […]

LGBTQ Community Town Hall – The Impact Of The Los Angeles Fires on LGBTQ Communities: Ensuring An Inclusive Recovery

HYBRID: Altadena Main Library and Online

If you are a member of the LGBTQ community -- or a parent, family member or ally -- please join a community town hall to learn more about how the Los Angeles fires have impacted LGBTQ people and to inform ongoing services and inclusive recovery efforts. Results from LGBTQ respondents to the LA County Wildfire […]

Fascism or Eco-populism – Our Stark Choice

UCLA Nimoy Theater 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy is pleased to present author and journalist Naomi Klein, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, who will deliver the third annual Distinguished Lecture in Ideas and Organizing entitled, Fascism or Eco-Populism – Our Stark Choice. Join us for this in-person program at the historic UCLA […]

Beyond Broligarchy: The Fight for a Better Future

3312 Murphy Hall 410 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Is this the future we dreamed of? Wasn’t technology supposed to serve the many, not enrich the few? Wasn't AI supposed to bring about a life of collective prosperity and security? Cyberpunk and sci-fi tales were warnings, not blueprints for the future. Join UCLA Professor Ramesh Srinivasan and acclaimed science fiction author, activist and journalist […]

Works-in-Progress Session: Saihōji’s Moss Garden

Online

Presented by Sunhui Choi, Ph.D. Student, University of California, Los Angeles Hosted by the Early Modern Research Group Online event via Zoom Saihōji in Kyoto, Japan, is famous for its moss-covered garden and is thus referred to as Kokedera, meaning “the moss temple.” What if, however, the design of the moss garden was not intended […]

Food and Film with Alice Waters: We Are What We Eat

Billy Wilder Theater 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In this edition of Food and Film, we turn the focus on Alice Waters herself and her globally focused, locally-driven campaign to change the way we farm, eat and educate. This loving documentary looks at Waters’ 2023 trip to Japan to meet with local chefs, farmers and food activists, in conjunction with the first anniversary […]

Grow LA Victory Garden Certificate Program: Workshop #3

jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative Community Garden Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, 111 Easton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Understand common garden pests, beneficial insects, and the natural balance that keeps plants healthy. Learn how to manage weeds, diseases, and insect infestations using eco-friendly methods. Explore the Pest Triangle and how to disrupt pest cycles naturally. Develop an integrated approach to maintaining a productive and pest-resistant garden. This event is part of a 4-part […]

Novel Ecologies: Nature Remade and the Illusions of Tech

Kaplan Hall 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Mark your calendars and join a book talk by Professor Allison Carruth. Novel Ecologies challenges the conviction that climate change and other environmental crises must be met with ever larger-scale forms of technological intervention. Against the new worlds conjured by Google, Meta, Open AI, Amazon, SpaceX, and a host of lesser-known start-ups, Carruth marshals writers […]

L.A. Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) Community Forum

California Endowment 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California, United States

Drawing on LANI’s expertise in building relationships and cultivating conversations among diverse stakeholders, the annual Community Forum brings together neighborhood leaders with professionals from city and county departments and agencies, community-based organizations and nonprofits, and the private sector. REGISTER HERE

Energy Transitions in Long Modernity (Day 2)

Online

Conference organized by Robert N. Watson (University of California, Los Angeles), Tiffany Jo Werth (University of California, Davis), and Todd Borlik (Purdue University) Co-sponsored by the UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies and the UC Davis Medieval and Early Modern Studies Program Online event via Zoom To register, please visit: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/16-Z8Yv_S0y3k18NdEb-Ew The recent turn […]

Clarkia Festival

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Join the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden on May 17 and celebrate nature with a day of fun activities connecting you to your community! REGISTER HERE