Events

Learn how to participate in the second annual International Plastic Pellet Count taking place on May 2nd, 2026. Plastic pellets, also known as nurdles, are the raw material used to make many familiar plastic products like water bottles, grocery bags and food containers. Unfortunately, these microplastics are often spilled, leaked or dumped into the environment, especially our waterways, during manufacturing and transport. As a result, they frequently wash up on riverbanks, lakeshores and beaches. To illustrate the extent of the problem, volunteers across America and beyond are hosting pellet counts and clean-up events at their local waterways on Saturday, May...

The Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies, in collaboration with Global Girl Media, invites you to a special international screening of four short films about the intersection between climate change and gender-based violence, featuring stories from South Africa, Greece, and Los Angeles. Seating is limited, so please email amie@globalgirlmedia.org at your earliest convenience to RSVP.

In honor of Earth Day, join a special service event in partnership with Caltrans District 7 for a roadway clean up. Proper attire is required - long pants, long-sleeved shirts, closed-toe rubber-soled shoes or boots. Safety hats, vests, tools and supplies will be furnished by Caltrans. Safety training: please arrive by 9:00am for required safety...

In honor of Earth Day, join a special service event in partnership with the Friends of Ballona Wetlands for a day of care in the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. The time and effort you put in to clear out invasive vegetation gives our slow-growing native plants...

Join this upcoming Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—West LA! What: CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our upcoming event, CicLAvia—West LA. Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller...

The Annual NWF EcoCareers Summit Series prepares students and young professionals for wildlife and sustainability careers by providing information on the latest EcoCareer trends from leading analysts and employers, clarifying career-enhancing credentials and academic offerings, and formulating a better understanding of the competencies employers seek in the green sector. FIND MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE

Join the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation on April 27 for a compelling book talk with Dr. Jesse M. Keenan, Tulane University professor and leading climate adaptation expert, as he...

Explore a living museum, featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a Garden Educator for a free guided 1 hour tour, and hear the stories of a selection...

See the Latest Technological Innovations at UCLA and Learn from Expert Judges! ​​​The Easton Technology Management Center's annual Cross-Campus Innovation Challenge is a great example of the spirit of collective...

Join the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation on May 8th for a critical and timely discussion on the Colorado River Basin. In collaboration with UCLA partners, we are convening a...