• Demystifying the Federal Funding Landscape

    Join Emerald Cities Collaborative, The Climate & Clean Energy Equity Fund, and Just Solutions for an informative webinar on the basics of federal funding mechanisms and how communities can navigate...

  • Dr. Matt Ritter: California’s Urban Forests in a Changing Environment

    Tickets: $20 – $40 FREE for students Dr. Ritter will discuss patterns and trends in tree selection and considerations for helping to ensure a healthy urban forest in Los Angeles. Dr. Ritter’s presentation will be a photographic exposé of the lives and stories of some of the fascinating trees featured in the recent second edition...

  • Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Subnational Climate Leadership

    Subnational collaboration offers unique opportunities for cooperation between China and the U.S., particularly in areas where local governments can have a greater impact and federal authority is limited. Both nations have influential states that inform their national policy decisions. Several key sectors offer opportunities for subnational climate action, including: transitioning from fossil fuels and coal,...

  • Navigating Green Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance

    For two decades, local stormwater managers have recognized green infrastructure as a centerpiece One Water strategy that is an effective, multi-benefit approach. Yet, green infrastructure has mostly remained on the fringes of stormwater management. A “nice to have” amenity. There are different reasons why green infrastructure hasn’t yet been implemented at scale. Lack of funds...

  • Hydrogen and Health Webinar

    Hear from Barb Gottlieb, Environment & Health Program Director at Physicians for Social Responsibility, speak about the role of hydrogen within our efforts to address climate change. REGISTER HERE

  • Become a Naturalist Day

    Celebrate native plants with the Garden! Create native wildflower seed bombs, embark on a garden scavenger hunt, and enjoy a complimentary garden tour! Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to participate. On-going Activities: Scavenger Hunt & Wildflower Seed Balls 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Storytime 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Guided Tour 12...

  • Maddalena Bearzi in conversation with Beth Pratt about “Stranded: Finding Nature in Uncertain Times”

    Part of ALOUD TRAVELS: To the Beach Come out and celebrate summer with ALOUD in a festival-like atmosphere at one of our beachside library branches. The afternoon-long event will feature beach-themed author talks, a SoCal Summer Storytelling hour, and family-friendly activities. REGISTER HERE Maddalena Bearzi Maddalena Bearzi is President and co-founder of the Ocean Conservation...

  • Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops – Westside Edition

    Ever heard of Bokashi? Come learn all about the power of this simple fermented composting process during one of Compostable's 1-hour in-person workshops. These systems are great for people with small spaces who want to offset their food scrap footprint right at home with minimal effort. REGISTER HERE