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25th Annual Travers Conference on Ethics & Accountability in Government: Can California Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century?

HYBRID: Bancroft Hotel and Zoom 2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

California confronts a set of interlocking policy challenges that threaten its future vitality. The state has long been a magnet to people across the U.S. and the world seeking economic opportunity and a high quality of life. But as the price of housing has spiraled out of control and as climate change has multiplied the...

Landscapes of Political Memory – Seminar: Architecture, Political Violence and Collective Memory

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

Mihaela Mihai, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh, will give a lecture on "Representing Environmental Grief" on Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00pm. In addition, Dr. Mihai will participate in several other events, including a seminar on architecture, political violence, and collective memory.

Earth Day Fair 2023

Dickson Court North

UCLA's annual Earth Day Fair is held by E3's Earth Month Campaign. This year, the theme is Conservation and Biodiversity, with an aim to educate the community about ecological issues and preserving natural habitats. This is an activities fair where students can find organizations that they may be interested in and participate in educational activities,...

Landscapes of Political Memory – Mini-Conference

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

Mihaela Mihai, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Mihai will give a lecture on "Representing Environmental Grief" on Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00pm. In addition, Dr. Mihai will participate in several other events, including a mini-conference of graduate student work.

Earth Day Celebration at West Los Angeles College

West L.A. College 9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA, United States

Be part of the press event kicking off the opening of the CA Center for Climate Change Education! Hear from Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan, Mayor Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor, and WLAC's President about this first-of-its-kind resource that prepares students for careers in the clean energy and climate technology industries. Admission...

LASAN’s Earth Day LA 2023 at Hyperion

Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA, United States

LA Sanitation & Environment's (LASAN) signature event is back in full force with over 40 educational (and fun) exhibitors, City vehicles to explore, tons of photo ops, a kids zone, games, prizes, and free food & beverages, while supplies last. LASAN will also be hosting composting workshops at the event! In the spirit of environmental...

Earth Day Restoration Event and Picnic

Stone Canyon Creek UCLA, by Charles E Young Dr North and Collins Center and Gold Hall

Volunteer at Stone Canyon Creek for invasive species removal and cleanup. There will be a picnic afterwards with snacks and games.

UC Master Gardeners at Pico Farmers Market

Pico Farmers Market 2233 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, United States

Visit with the UC Master Gardeners at the Saturday Pico Farmers Market. The booth is filled with free advice on how to care for plants, how to troubleshoot a gardening problem, and much more. Free seeds and seedlings are available on a limited basis. Market attendance is subject to change based on weather and holidays.

Santa Monica Earth Day: Butterfly Celebration

Montana Branch Library 1704 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Kick off Earth Day with a butterfly storytime on the patio, followed by activity and information stations with butterfly crafts, pollinator gardening, and more! Free milkweed seed packets available while supplies last. For families.

Levan Institute for the Humanities Book Chats—Christina Dunbar-Hester, Oil Beach: How Toxic Infrastructure Threatens Life in the Ports of Los Angeles and Beyond

Online

A discussion of Christina Dunbar-Hester's book, Oil Beach: How Toxic Infrastructure Threatens Life in the Ports of Los Angeles and Beyond (University of Chicago Press, 2023). The author will be joined in conversation by Ashley Carse (Vanderbilt University) and Deborah Cowen (University of Toronto), moderated by Juan De Lara (USC). Co-sponsored by the Center on...