Pollinator Art, Music, Culture

Jane Breckinridge is the director of the Euchee Butterfly Farm located in Leonard, Oklahoma, and an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She has spent the last twenty years raising and exhibiting butterflies throughout the United States and Canada, as well as providing community and youth education on butterflies. In 2013, Ms. Breckinridge founded […]

Pollinator-Friendly Cooking Demo and Interview with Celebrity Chef, Helen Cavallo

Helen Cavallo is of Colombian and Italian descent, and that background has dictated her love of food and family. Helen's cooking style focuses on big, bold flavors, while always highlighting the main ingredient. Her culinary education came from her upbringing, having learned to cook from some of the best...her family, pros at feeding an army […]

When You Are Sleeping: Bat Magic

Mylea Bayless leads Bat Conservation International (BCI) Network & Partnerships Division with more than 20 years of experience in building collaborative teams for conservation, research, and wildlife management. “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The wisdom of this African proverb defines her approach to conservation. […]

Virtual Workshop: Countrywide Climate Vulnerability Findings

Come to our workshop and learn about the risks that climate change presents to communities and infrastructure. Preview our mapping tool and explore ways you can use the assessment to empower your community to be climate resilient. https://tinyurl.com/lacountycva

UIC Summer Institute on Sustainability & Energy

About SISE The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is usually described as an annual two-week "boot camp" on energy and sustainability — but it’s much more. SISE is a “we,” a community invested in broad issues related to energy, the environment, and sustainability, and a space that values diverse people, disciplines, perspectives, and experiences. Within this […]

Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) – Certification for Sustainable Infrastructure

The Envision Framework is a globally recognized approach to sustainable infrastructure and certification process. The ENV SP designation is becoming an increasingly important credential for any professional involved in urban planning, sustainability planning, civil infrastructure, and many more fields. Since its inception, more than 8,000 professionals have obtained their ENV SP credential, which has equipped them […]

LARC Member Meeting “Democratizing Information on the Energy Transition”

Democratizing Information on the Energy Transition by Felicia Federico, Executive Director for UCLA's California Center for Sustainable Communities The enormous complexity of California’s energy system (both its structure and governance) remains a significant barrier to full engagement of non-specialist stakeholders in advancing an equitable energy transition. Through State-funded grants and in collaboration with community-based organizations, […]

Our Thirsty State Series Part 1: Where Our Water Comes From

An overview of the primary sources of water in California, how it is delivered, what issues limit water supply, and how communities are planning for sustainable sources of water to get through this year and for the future. REGISTER HERE.

11th Annual Women In Green Forum

Luxe Sunset 11461 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The 11th Annual Women in Green Forum will convene pioneers in the environmental movement, drawing an international audience of sustainability experts including academic researchers, CSR executives, energy analysts, and technology developers. Join us in Los Angeles to connect one-on-one with the world's leading environmental trailblazers. Please click on the number of registration passes you wish to order above […]

LA Eco-Village In Person Tour

Join us and founder Lois Arkin for an IN-PERSON tour of the LA Eco-Village. The Eco-Village was founded in 1993 as an intentional community that strove to lower environmental impacts while raising the quality of community life. Now 20 years later, the village encompasses two blocks in North Koreatown and has expansion plans for the […]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Conversation to Action

Join the USGBC-LA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as they present Capri Maddox's session, "Build With Equity: Paving the Way for a More Just Los Angeles." The committee will then lead a discussion with attendees focused on actionable and intersectional solutions to combat climate change. REGISTER HERE.

The Indoor Air Quality Plan – “Cleaning Up Our Act”

Indoor Air Quality measures have long been a key credit within LEED and a focus for occupant well-being. Our construction trade partners can be exposed to far more than the end-users and we believe there are opportunities to go beyond industry standard practice. In bringing together a host of subject matter experts and practitioners we […]

LEED for Cities and Communities Advisor Certificate – Training 2

LEED for Cities and Communities (LfC) rating system was launched in December 2016. More than 240 city and community projects are registered and 126 have been certified, improving sustainability and quality of life of more than 65 million people across 18 countries! USGBC has established LEED for Communities rating system to help leaders plan, design, […]

Net Zero Conference 2021

FREE REGISTRATION using code NZEDU2021 The Net Zero Conference is back in 2021 as a hybrid event: Tuesday 9/14 + Wednesday 9/15 | Virtual Educational Sessions, Keynotes, and Expo Thursday 9/16 | The Terrace at L.A. LIVE Limited capacity in-person Expo + Trailblazer Gala The 8th annual Net Zero Conference on net zero, zero carbon, […]

Greenbuild International Conference + Expo

San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

The Greenbuild International Conference + Expo will take place September 21-23, 2021 at the San Diego Convention Center. With the option to attend both in-person or virtually, you have the opportunity to learn anywhere you choose. Attend a Greenbuild virtual or in-person event to develop your career, learn cutting edge insights and make a foothold […]

Green Careers: A Path to the Future

On Wednesday September 22, join three top speakers from the NGO, startup and digital media worlds to learn about their career paths, current roles, and how you can also forge a career that makes a difference. From helping revolutionize the plant-based meat market, to founding and leading an upstart climate NGO, to becoming a environment-focused […]