Cities on the Frontline Speaker Series: Conserving Water with Equity

Online

The impact of drought and water scarcity on cities can be highly detrimental. France experienced a historic drought in the summer of 2022, which prompted almost nationwide water restrictions and triggered a new movement on "sobriety", the realization of the need to save water. US cities are facing similar challenges, and some cities have proven […]

Building Energy Behind the IRA: How California and the LA Region can Collaborate to Decarbonize our Homes

Online

The Greater Los Angeles (LA) Region has made significant strides towards electrifying and decarbonizing its buildings. Now, with the passage and implementation of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), LA and California have the opportunity to work closely together to ensure its residents are aware of and can access the financial opportunities to electrify their […]

AI LA’s 4th annual Earth Summit

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

Bridging The Gap Between Science and Action! Join Artificial Intelligence Los Angeles (AI LA)'s fourth annual Earth Summit, an enlightening event designed for environmentally conscious researchers, professionals, and investors. In this gathering, domain experts will share their insights on climate problems through lightning talks and panel discussions. This year, Rachel Payne, Portfolio Director at X, […]

Work On Climate Talent Transition Summit

Online

At the summit you'll have an opportunity to learn about our research, impact, and theory of change. You'll also hear from A keynote speaker, the amazing Bill McKibben, who will give his take on the most important job on earth. Work on Climate is all about action, participation + reciprocation, and making an impact beyond […]

Blue + Green: Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture

Online

EVENT OVERVIEW The Blue + Green 2023 series is a 4 part series taking place in person and virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 13, 2023 and concluding on Saturday April 29, 2023. You are registering to attend: Session 3: Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (Virtual) The goal of the project is to shine […]

We Make @ UCLA 2023

Sunset Village 330 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The UCLA Makerspace is a free resource available to all students and staff aiming to bring students’ project ideas to life. The Makerspace is hosting its third-annual maker festival where creators of all disciplines can exhibit their work and engage with the expansive UCLA community. The goal is to get people excited about making and […]

25th Annual Travers Conference on Ethics & Accountability in Government: Can California Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century?

HYBRID: Bancroft Hotel and Zoom 2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

California confronts a set of interlocking policy challenges that threaten its future vitality. The state has long been a magnet to people across the U.S. and the world seeking economic opportunity and a high quality of life. But as the price of housing has spiraled out of control and as climate change has multiplied the […]

Landscapes of Political Memory – Seminar: Architecture, Political Violence and Collective Memory

Kaplan Hall 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Mihaela Mihai, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh, will give a lecture on "Representing Environmental Grief" on Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00pm. In addition, Dr. Mihai will participate in several other events, including a seminar on architecture, political violence, and collective memory.

Earth Day Fair 2023

Dickson Court North

UCLA's annual Earth Day Fair is held by E3's Earth Month Campaign. This year, the theme is Conservation and Biodiversity, with an aim to educate the community about ecological issues and preserving natural habitats. This is an activities fair where students can find organizations that they may be interested in and participate in educational activities, […]

Landscapes of Political Memory – Mini-Conference

Kaplan Hall 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Mihaela Mihai, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Mihai will give a lecture on "Representing Environmental Grief" on Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00pm. In addition, Dr. Mihai will participate in several other events, including a mini-conference of graduate student work.

Earth Day Celebration at West Los Angeles College

West L.A. College 9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA, United States

Be part of the press event kicking off the opening of the CA Center for Climate Change Education! Hear from Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan, Mayor Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor, and WLAC's President about this first-of-its-kind resource that prepares students for careers in the clean energy and climate technology industries. Admission […]

LASAN’s Earth Day LA 2023 at Hyperion

Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA, United States

LA Sanitation & Environment's (LASAN) signature event is back in full force with over 40 educational (and fun) exhibitors, City vehicles to explore, tons of photo ops, a kids zone, games, prizes, and free food & beverages, while supplies last. LASAN will also be hosting composting workshops at the event! In the spirit of environmental […]

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 […]