Wade in the Water Film Screening & Community Beach Activities

Playa Del Rey

Join Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell's 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange for a free film screening of Wade in the Water and discussion on creating inclusive anti-racist beach spaces with film maker David Mesfin. The event also includes a resource fair and free surf lessons. All are welcomed. Please note RSVP is […]

Surfrider Foundation LA – Venice Pier Public Beach Cleanup

Venice Beach Pier (sign up to see exact location)

Get stoked on summer at one of Surfrider LA's public cleanups! We will be gathering from 10am-12pm at the northside of Venice Pier for a morning of beach cleaning and community. Prior to the beach cleanup, Dream Team Society will be hosting a casual surf and beach hang from 8am-10am. All types of surf, boogie, […]

A Meet & Greet with Catalina Martinez

HYBRID: UCLA and Zoom

The Center for Diverse Leadership in Science is pleased to host Catalina Martinez. She will speak on diversity, equity, and inclusion in ocean science in her talk “Navigating a Sea of Options, Opportunities, and Obstacles: My Circuitous Journey to a Career in Ocean Science.” After the talk, those in the early stage of their career […]

Conversations with the Chair: CA Energy Commission, David Hochschild

Gladstein Neandross & Associates 2601 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 100, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Conversations with the Chair Breathe Southern California's speaker series with key policymakers discussing air quality, climate, energy, transportation, and sustainability. Join for a networking reception on July 31 at the Offices of Gladstein, Neandross, and Associates (GNA), followed by a Q&A session with California Energy Commission Chair, David Hochschild. Registration will begin at 4:55 pm […]

Student PIRGs Civic Leadership Training Program – Activist Boot Camp

Online

Building on a successful training program that has provided skills and training for thousands of students over the last 50 years, the Student PIRGs’ Civic Leadership Training Program will provide students the training they need to run effective campaigns in their community. Students who complete the program will receive a badge of completion on LinkedIn […]

Summer Sustainability Workshop: Designing for Decarbonization

Online

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Verdical Group is partnering with Southern California Edison (SCE) to present Designing for Decarbonization, a half-day, virtual workshop that will help attendees: Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC) buildings See case studies […]

Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting

Online

Intro to Composting: learn about backyard and worm composting to create a rich soil amendment to nourish your garden. Join L.A. County Public Works for free webinars to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. REGISTER HERE

Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening

Online

Organic Gardening: build healthy soil, grow herbs and vegetables, and address plant pests and diseases using organic methods. Join L.A. County Public Works for free webinars to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. REGISTER HERE

BE HEARD: Working with Policy Makers

Online

This series aims to inspire students and practitioners of environmental health science to share their research in an effort to promote meaningful exchange. REGISTER HERE

Code Breaker: Solar, Battery & Zero Net Carbon Design — 2022 Energy Code

Online

Solar and battery requirements have evolved in the California energy code over the past decade. This webinar will cover 2022 code requirements for all occupancies of buildings at a high level in a short 1-hour introduction to solar and battery for Single Family, Multifamily, and Nonresidential buildings. We will use examples to illustrate how much […]

Free Countywide Mattress Recycling Event

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park and Recreation Area 905 E El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Looking to get rid of an old mattress? You've got options, lots of them! Whether you live in an incorporated or unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, there are multiple locations where you can bring your mattresses to be recycled – at no cost. The Countywide Mattress Recycling Program hosts free community collection events for […]

WaterNow Alliance 2023 Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony

Online

Join us to celebrate this year’s cohort, who are advancing innovative, sustainable, and equitable water solutions in their communities! This year’s winners have led projects pushing for Spanish-speaking support for utility customers, supporting outdoor water conservation initiatives in underserved communities, creating space and support for the Black community within the water sector, championing outdoor water […]

High-Quality Jobs in the Clean Energy Transition

Online

Wage inequality in the United States has increased dramatically over the past 40 years, but historic new investments in climate and clean energy in recent federal legislation provide a significant opportunity to create high-quality jobs with strong labor standards. The Biden administration has also issued executive orders to encourage high-road labor standards on federally funded […]

Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting

Online

Intro to Composting: learn about backyard and worm composting to create a rich soil amendment to nourish your garden. Join L.A. County Public Works for free webinars to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. REGISTER HERE

Workshop: Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption with Curb Management

Online

Join the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) on Thursday August 10, from 10am to 12pm PDT for Accelerating EV Adoption with Automated Curb Management Strategies Workshop. Cities across the nation are working to reduce transportation emissions and encourage the adoption of zero emission vehicles, even as pollution and traffic congestion associated with e-commerce deliveries and […]

Food and Film: Farming – Harvest

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

In-person: Pre-screening Q&A with chef Alice Waters and farmer Alex Weiser (Weiser Family Farms and Tehachapi Grain Project), moderated by Laurie Ochoa (L.A. Times). Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first […]

Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening

Online

Organic Gardening: build healthy soil, grow herbs and vegetables, and address plant pests and diseases using organic methods. Join L.A. County Public Works for free webinars to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. REGISTER HERE