Events

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...

Join the L.A. Times for a special event following the publication of Our Climate Change Challenge. On Thursday, September 26, Climate California comes to life with a half day of...

Join to learn about California Indian Day. California Indian Day is observed annually on the fourth Friday of September. This state holiday not only honors tribal communities but also offers...

Let Earth Breathe: Encouraging exploration of free meditative tools provided by the earth This workshop is designed to blend mindfulness with a fun culinary activity, offering a unique way to...

Join for a relaxing morning in community. Exchange or simply share any extra plants or seeds you might have. Meet under the olive trees and enjoy coffee together—feel free to...

Preserving California's fragile ecosystems can seem like a daunting task, but everyone doing their part in small ways can make a big difference! A lot of us may be aware...

Santa Monica’s Premier Street, Montana Ave., Transforms into a Vibrant Art Hub Celebrating Sustainability! From 9th to 17th Streets, discover 150+ visual artists, live music, workshops by Paint Lab, and a VIP Wine Garden. Free and open to all ages! Presented by Montana Ave. Merchants & Engel+Volkers. REGISTER HERE

Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM? Ticketing: This free program is not ticketed. Parking: Valet parking is available on Lindbrook Drive for $15 cash only. Self-parking is available under the...

California has more native species than any state in the US, and many of them are endangered. As the US Endangered Species Act (ESA) turned 50 years old, it’s time to ask how the ESA is working for our state’s biodiversity. Please join to hear from several leading voices on endangered species listing and recovery...