Join Surfrider LA and friends in admiring the beautiful stories of unique individuals whose livelihoods are deeply rooted in ocean conservation. We want to bring our volunteer activism off the beach, and create space in education and learning through the power of storytelling in art, film, and photography. Enjoy a cold beer while learning ocean...
Join part 1 of The Perfect Storm of Extraction, Poverty, and Climate Change webinar series. In this webinar, we will explore the real-world economic conditions that constrain the capacity of frontline communities to cope with, prepare for, and respond to climate change. Hear from the authors of Just Solutions’ recent report, “The Perfect Storm of...
A 10,000-foot view of the current state of indoor vertical farming for food production here in the United States and around the world. Areas of discussion following a very brief PowerPoint presentation will include 1) Future directions, insights and trents in the industry 2) Business opportunities in indoor farming and Controlled Enviromental Agriculture 3) Explore...
Learn about and examine how 10,000 properties with lead-contaminated soil in mostly Latino neighborhoods of Vernon, Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, Commerce, Bell and Maywood are being cleaned up. Contaminated by the shuttered Exide battery recycling plant in Vernon, these properties illustrate inequities in health.
Join AltaSea at their campus to hear from guests speakers Linda Chilton and Michelle Horeczko, who will be discussing, What is that happening right off our coast? Michelle Horeczko at California Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Region presents Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Resources along the California coast. California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Mission...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
