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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...

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)...