• A Meet & Greet with Catalina Martinez

    HYBRID: UCLA and Zoom

    The Center for Diverse Leadership in Science is pleased to host Catalina Martinez. She will speak on diversity, equity, and inclusion in ocean science in her talk “Navigating a Sea of Options, Opportunities, and Obstacles: My Circuitous Journey to a Career in Ocean Science.” After the talk, those in the early stage of their career...

  • Conversations with the Chair: CA Energy Commission, David Hochschild

    Gladstein Neandross & Associates 2601 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 100, Santa Monica, CA, United States

    Conversations with the Chair Breathe Southern California's speaker series with key policymakers discussing air quality, climate, energy, transportation, and sustainability. Join for a networking reception on July 31 at the Offices of Gladstein, Neandross, and Associates (GNA), followed by a Q&A session with California Energy Commission Chair, David Hochschild. Registration will begin at 4:55 pm...

  • Student PIRGs Civic Leadership Training Program – Activist Boot Camp

    Online

    Building on a successful training program that has provided skills and training for thousands of students over the last 50 years, the Student PIRGs’ Civic Leadership Training Program will provide students the training they need to run effective campaigns in their community. Students who complete the program will receive a badge of completion on LinkedIn...

  • Summer Sustainability Workshop: Designing for Decarbonization

    Online

    Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Verdical Group is partnering with Southern California Edison (SCE) to present Designing for Decarbonization, a half-day, virtual workshop that will help attendees: Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC) buildings See case studies...

  • Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting

    Online

    Intro to Composting: learn about backyard and worm composting to create a rich soil amendment to nourish your garden. Join L.A. County Public Works for free webinars to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. REGISTER HERE

  • Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening

    Online

    Organic Gardening: build healthy soil, grow herbs and vegetables, and address plant pests and diseases using organic methods. Join L.A. County Public Works for free webinars to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. REGISTER HERE

  • BE HEARD: Working with Policy Makers

    Online

    This series aims to inspire students and practitioners of environmental health science to share their research in an effort to promote meaningful exchange. REGISTER HERE

  • Code Breaker: Solar, Battery & Zero Net Carbon Design — 2022 Energy Code

    Online

    Solar and battery requirements have evolved in the California energy code over the past decade. This webinar will cover 2022 code requirements for all occupancies of buildings at a high level in a short 1-hour introduction to solar and battery for Single Family, Multifamily, and Nonresidential buildings. We will use examples to illustrate how much...

  • Free Countywide Mattress Recycling Event

    Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park and Recreation Area 905 E El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Looking to get rid of an old mattress? You've got options, lots of them! Whether you live in an incorporated or unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, there are multiple locations where you can bring your mattresses to be recycled – at no cost. The Countywide Mattress Recycling Program hosts free community collection events for...