Join National Geographic Explorer Krystle Hickman for a captivating talk on California’s native bee species and the plants they thrive on. In her new book, The ABCs of California’s Native Bees, Hickman describes 26 bee species—from the Agile Longhorn Bee to the Zone-tailed Banded-Mining Bee—through stunning photography and expert insights on identification, habitats, and conservation. Through...
At this event, the UCLA Pritzker Center will present a new brief outlining the impact of the Eaton Fire on children in foster care and their education. Speakers include Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Brandon Nichols and impacted community members. Refreshments from impacted Altadena restaurants will...
Join a new Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture Series! This Botany Brown Bag series is continued by Dr. Pam Soltis, who will give a talk titled “Using Natural History Collections to Address 21st Century Societal Problems.” Make sure to bring your lunch! This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required! Pamela...
Join a Garden Guide for a tour of a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and...
Día de los Muertos is a time to mourn, remember and celebrate those who have passed. This year’s gathering focuses on the intersections of memory, ecology and community, creating space to honor traditions while reflecting on environmental change. Learn more at https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/event/dia-de-los-muertos-mourning-and-remembering-through-ecological-change/. This event is co-sponsored by the Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies, the Radical...
Presented in conjunction with the Fire Kinship exhibition at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, this panel will bring together Indigenous scholars, fire practitioners, and land trust leaders to explore the role of land conservancy in the broader Land Back movement. Focusing on fire as both a cultural practice and an ecological tool, the discussion will...
Join UCLA English for a reading and reception to celebrate Claire McEachern's new book, Coyotes and Culture: Essays from Old Malibu. This unique collection of essays offers a gripping exploration of the precarious beauty and peril of California’s iconic coastline. Through essays blending personal narrative, cultural analysis, and history, author Claire McEachern takes us behind...
Join a Garden Guide for a tour of a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and...