UCLA Sustainability

Earth Day Extravaganza
2026-04-22 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wilson Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
On Earth Day, April 22, the USAC Facilities Commission (FAC) will be hosting an Earth Day Extravaganza in collaboration with UCLA Sustainability and many partner organizations who will be featuring their work to better UCLA’s campus and the greater LA area in relation to sustainability and environmentalism.
The festival is set to take place in Wilson Plaza from 12-5 PM with various booths and activities throughout the day.
On the music and entertainment front, we will be featuring various performances as well from different bands and cultural groups to keep participants and passerbys engaged, including The Last Minutes.
In terms of food, we will be hosting food trucks to provide free vegetarian food to students in an effort to encourage a healthier and more sustainable diet for Bruins. There will be a green food demonstration by UCLA’s teaching kitchen to further provide inspiration on cooking green and sustainably for students to pull from and take with them into their everyday lives.
For more artistic activities, we will be hosting block printing, embroidery, and tote bag making to decorate shirts and totes to promote reusability and discourage fast fashion in everyday use by revamping old goods to spruce up and reinvent.
For booths, we will be featuring a variety of different organizations to provide resources related to sustainable living practices, including BruinDine to cover their food recovery events, Good Clothes Good People to host a clothing drive, Swipe Out Hunger to give out seed bombs, Sustainagoals from FAC to feature their own junk journal making, and many more! We will also be featuring booths from ASUCLA to promote their Sambazaon Reusables and Reuzzi reusable mug program in the Kerckhoff cafe, as well as Veggie Grill. Additionally, we will have a space for e-waste collection as well.

Climate Justice Forum: EJ and AI
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Kerckhoff Grand Salon, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The Climate Justice Forum (CJF) is a one-night speaker panel and concert hosted by Environmentalists of Color Collective (ECC). This year, ECC is celebrating the Climate Justice Forum’s seventh year on campus! This tradition has been one of the main environmental justice focused events that have highlighted voices of color.
This year’s CJF theme is Environmental Justice and Artificial Intelligence. The event will explore the potential uses that artificial intelligence may have in climate and sustainability research, as well as the environmental consequences of its use and the construction of AI datacenters. The goal of CJF is to raise awareness about the contributions that people of color have made to the environmental sustainability movement; reframe conceptions of disadvantaged/vulnerable communities; and stimulate critical dialogue about environmental racism and injustice issues and climate resilience at UCLA and beyond.​
There will be free vegetarian food catered for all attendees for dinner, followed by a one hour panel discussion with community activists and local politicians involved in sustainability, energy and power, and environmental justice.
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Global Girl Media Film Screenings
2026-04-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Solotech Studios, 1017 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
The Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies, in collaboration with Global Girl Media, invites you to a special international screening of four short films about the intersection between climate change and gender-based violence, featuring stories from South Africa, Greece, and Los Angeles.
Seating is limited, so please email amie@globalgirlmedia.org at your earliest convenience to RSVP.

Caltrans District 7 Earth Day Community Clean-Up
2026-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | WB I-10/Fairfax Ave. on-ramp, City of Los Angeles
In honor of Earth Day, join a special service event in partnership with Caltrans District 7 for a roadway clean up.
Proper attire is required – long pants, long-sleeved shirts, closed-toe rubber-soled shoes or boots.
Safety hats, vests, tools and supplies will be furnished by Caltrans.
Safety training: please arrive by 9:00am for required safety training.
Parking: Will be provided to volunteers upon registration.
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Call (310) 641-5410

Ballona Wetlands Stewardship Day
2026-04-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, 303 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90293, United States
In honor of Earth Day, join a special service event in partnership with the Friends of Ballona Wetlands for a day of care in the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles.
Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. The time and effort you put in to clear out invasive vegetation gives our slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Healthy plant life is vital for a healthy ecosystem!
Registration: Registration is required. You must also sign the digital waiver and watch the instructional safety video before the event.
Ages: Activities are recommended for ages 7 and up. Youths 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Parking is extremely limited. Please carpool, rideshare, ride your bike, or rent a bike with LA Metro Bike Share.
MORE INFO HERE

CicLAvia—West LA
2026-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | West LA
Join this upcoming Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—West LA!
What: CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our upcoming event, CicLAvia—West LA.
Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that’s walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Be sure to join the CicLAvia email list so you don’t miss any event news and updates. Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—West LA route map.
Learn more at https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_west_la26.

EcoCareers Summit Series
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29 | Online
The Annual NWF EcoCareers Summit Series prepares students and young professionals for wildlife and sustainability careers by providing information on the latest EcoCareer trends from leading analysts and employers, clarifying career-enhancing credentials and academic offerings, and formulating a better understanding of the competencies employers seek in the green sector.
FIND MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE

Book Talk with Dr. Jesse M. Keenan on North: The Future of Post-Climate America
2026-04-27 12:30 - 13:45 | Luskin School of Public Affairs, Room 2343
Join the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation on April 27 for a compelling book talk with Dr. Jesse M. Keenan, Tulane University professor and leading climate adaptation expert, as he presents his new book North: The Future of Post-Climate America (Oxford University Press). Dr. Keenan will explore how climate change is shaping the physical and demographic future of the United States, documenting a new era of population shifts transforming everything from city landscapes to electoral politics. Admission is free with registration, and complimentary copies of the book will be available while supplies last.
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Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour - May 2
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Explore a living museum, featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a Garden Educator for a free guided 1 hour tour, and hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome.
Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the garden. Restrooms are available there.
Tours are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

Drought, Disaster, and Decision-Making: Can a Crisis Be Averted in the Colorado River Basin?
2026-05-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation on May 8th for a critical and timely discussion on the Colorado River Basin. In collaboration with UCLA partners, we are convening a virtual mini-symposium that brings together expert researchers and water managers to take a clear-eyed look at conditions in the Colorado River Basin, where the ability to reliably serve 40 million people across Western states, tribal nations, and Mexico is increasingly in question.
Speakers will examine the climate-driven trends reshaping the Basin, the current state of interstate water negotiations, and what pragmatic, balanced outcomes might look like for the West — including California’s water future. A moderated Q&A will follow each panel.
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Clarkia Flower Festival
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Dr
Save the date! The Clarkia Flower Festival will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm. Check back later for more details!

Waste Diversion and Reduction in Athletics
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
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