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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Join a discussion about how climate change is impacting our coral reefs. Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, supporting a wide range of marine life and providing essential services to coastal communities. However, rising ocean temperatures, acidification, and extreme weather events are putting increasing pressure on these fragile systems. Around...
Please join to learn about an exciting new in-person summer course, Intro to Ecological Medicine, taught at the UCLA Medical School. This upper division course is open to all UCLA (and non-UCLA) undergraduate and graduate students. Course instructors will be on the Zoom call to answer questions about the course. Zoom for info session below:...
Join to hear from UC food insecurity researchers, learn about and advocate for food insecurity and food waste at UCLA from Bruin Dine, Zero Waste at UCLA, and Bruin Necessities! Join for fun activities, games and a raffle! More info at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4Rxl93Z9Ruc3ceVtMsemQUPRU11AlDXKBNdUCG5GOg7-S9A/viewform, on Instagram (@uclabruindine) and below.
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
At the October 2024 UCLA Arrowhead Symposium, participants discussed how to create enduring public benefits from hosting major worldwide events in Los Angeles. The UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies Downtown Forum will gather attendees on May 19th to continue the conversation, understanding areas of progress and what else needs to be done in two legacy...