This Sustainable September, the City of Santa Monica is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Sustainable City Plan and its long-standing commitment to enhancing resources, preventing harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefiting the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of current and future generations. While looking back...

Join THE third installment of the CAP webinar series focused on integrating equity into the development of a Climate Action Plan. By attending, you'll gain valuable insights on creating Climate Action Plans that not only tackle environmental issues but also foster a just and inclusive campus environment. REGISTER HERE Panelists will discuss: - Strategies for...

How can Tribal knowledge help us weather the extremes of climate change? CalEPA’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) explored the answer to that question in the fourth edition of its Indicators of Climate Change in California Report last year. The report documents the wide-ranging impacts that global fossil fuel reliance has had on...

Join this event to celebrate California's biodiversity and help inform the state's 30x30 initiative by taking a closer look at nearby nature and documenting your finds on iNaturalist! UCLA's Stunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountains Reserve and The Malibu Foundation are excited to be collaborating on a Bioblitz for California Biodiversity Week at Stunt Ranch Reserve!...

For over a decade, the Net Zero Conference has been convening climate leaders to re-envision a decarbonized and net zero built environment. REGISTER HERE

See the sunset from the UCLA Botanical Garden at Third Thursdays, their summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here or at the door. Cash is not accepted. If you are paying at the door, you will...

Cosponsored with LULU and Support+Feed Award-winning chefs and activists Bryant Terry and Alice Waters will be in conversation about climate activism grounded in a plant-based diet. Joining them is founder of Support+Feed, Maggie Baird, who is committed to mitigating climate change and increasing food security by driving global demand, acceptance, and accessibility of plant-based food....

As the world navigates the necessary transition away from polluting fuels toward clean energy, many scientists believe we must also remove climate pollution that has already been dumped into the atmosphere. The call for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) grows stronger as new analyses find that the global community is not on track to meet the...

Help celebrate the 40th anniversary of beach cleanups in California! Parking is free for the first 200 volunteers and we strongly encourage you to carpool.

Become a part of the team of educators and contribute to the Garden’s mission of promoting environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their connections to society. Garden Guides give tours to community groups, college students, and UCLA staff. Garden Educators assist with a K-12 field trip program. Learn more about the volunteer program. No...