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 […]

Hill’s Food for Thought – Interfaith & Sustainability

UCLA Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Room 330 De Neve Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Interfaith Living Learning Community (LLC) is excited to announce its very first time Hill-wide Food 4 Thought. Every week, LLC students engage amongst themselves in powerful and meaningful conversations where they learn about views and lifestyles from others that are different from their own. Now, The LLC is bringing this program to everyone on […]

Social Impact Consulting: Accelerating Impact in Nonprofits and For-profits

Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Speakers Aviva Altmann ('13), Principal, The Bridgespan Group Jennifer Li Shen, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Blue Garnet Gayle Northrop ('96), Adjunct Assistant Professor, UCLA Anderson; President, Northrop Nonprofit Consulting (Moderator) The panel will discuss leveraging the tools of consulting, research and strategy to accelerate systematic change in the nonprofit and for-profit arenas. It will explore […]

Under the Redwoods: A Sempervirens Fund Webinar Series – “Redwoods as Elderflora | Jared Farmer”

Online

Join author and historian Jared Farmer for an introduction to his book Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees, and a conversation about new ways to think about redwoods—on the individual, population, and species level—and about what our past with redwoods means for their future. REGISTER HERE Webinars are the last Tuesday of each month […]

A Conversation with Paul Ehrlich

Online

Join the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment for a conversation with population ecologist and environmental activist Paul R. Ehrlich, who will discuss his life and work with Woods Institute Director Chris Field following the publication of Ehrlich’s autobiography, Life: A Journey Through Science and Politics. In a career spanning more than 60 years, Ehrlich, […]

UCLA Administration Student Job Fair & Forum

UCLA Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Room 330 De Neve Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Explore student and career job opportunities, network with your peers, and learn how you can build a career with UCLA Administration. Listen to a discussion panel of employed UCLA alums sharing their journey from student employees to seasoned professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about different career paths, network, and connect with potential […]

Documentary: Breaking Boundaries, The Science of Our Planet

UCLA Anderson Cornell Hall Room D301 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Screening of "Breaking Boundaries" a 2021 documentary narrated by David Attenborough on the climate crisis. It illustrates a revolutionary framework, outlined by the Swedish scientist and environmental science professor Johan Rockström, of nine planetary thresholds that determine the sustainability of life on Earth today. The event will close with an open discussion on the potential […]

Free Food from the Dining Halls

Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Bruin Dine is a student-run organization founded in 2018 that works to bridge the gap between food waste and food insecurity by recovering food from the UCLA dining halls that would have otherwise been thrown away and redistributing it. Open to everyone, bring your own container and utensils.

Impact Investing: The New Face of Venture Capital

Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The percentage of VC funding going to underrepresented founders remains stubbornly and depressingly low. These panelists are here to change that. This event will highlight VC investors in Los Angeles using capital as a vehicle to make the startup ecosystem more inclusive and innovative. Speakers Laurel Mintz, Founder and General Partner, Fabric VC Austin Clements, […]

LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair

Online

Hello, green job seekers! Join the LA Green Jobs: Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA! If you’re looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you. REGISTER HERE Participating Companies TBA Location: Online Past Participating Companies Include: […]

Food Tech and Sustainability: Building Circular Food Systems

Bioscience LA 4130 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, United States

The panel will discuss the importance of building circular food systems while elevating food ingredients' highest use potential. Agriculture represents one of the most carbon intensive industries of the modern era and new technologies are arising to reduce waste and improve agricultural practices. This event discusses how it is imperative to move beyond the idea […]

T.R.E.E. Talks: Designing for Now

NeueHouse Hollywood 6121 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Design impacts everything we do - from the spaces we inhabit, to the clothes we wear, to the images we see. Join us for a panel conversation exploring how designers are creating sustainable solutions for today. It's one thing to design for the future; these professionals are implementing actionable change that address our environment. Featuring […]

IEEE x WATT Rivian Rebelle Rally Screening + Q&A

Kaplan Hall 169 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Interested in automotive engineering? Rivian is hosting a screening about the Rebelle Rally participants and encouraging more women to pursue to the field. There will be a Q&A after the film screening and a chance to network over food! This event is intended to support women’s experiences in automotive and engineering industry. We strongly encourage […]

Free Food from the Dining Halls

Student Activities Center ROTC Room 120P 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Bruin Dine is a student-run organization founded in 2018 that works to bridge the gap between food waste and food insecurity by recovering food from the UCLA dining halls that would have otherwise been thrown away and redistributing it. Open to everyone, bring your own container and utensils.

The Role of Impact, Culture, and Sustainability in Next-Gen Businesses

Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This panel explores avenues to make an impact from within a large organization. Speakers Natalie Byrne, Founder, blank space Ahmed Elshinnawy, Senior Manager - Sustainability & Climate, Deloitte Digital Sunny Sohrabian, Director of Sustainability, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Magali Delmas, Professor of Management; Faculty Director, Center for Impact, UCLA Anderson (Moderator) These panelists are […]

Vanishing Fish: The Fight for Global Ocean Justice

Mudd Hall of Philosophy 3709 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Three leading environmental thinkers discuss the global fight for ocean justice, in a world grappling with the impacts of overfishing and climate change. They will also discuss the Tyler Prize Laureate's call to end fishing on the high seas – as well as reflect on the Tyler Prize, which is this year celebrating its 50th […]