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Conservation Innovations in Ecuador – Talk and Discussion

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Lucia and Norman are leading Galapagos Islands and marine conservation experts both in the realm of NGOs and government. Norman has a background in law and is a former elected member of Ecuador's National Constituent Assembly and President of the Governing Council of the Galapagos and he was a key political figure for enshrining the...

A Celebration of Cool

Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House, Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States

In conjunction with the Roots of Cool exhibition, celebrate shade throughout Los Angeles at A Celebration of Cool! Roots of Cool explores the topic of shade equity as installations throughout the gardens and in the gallery invite visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees and shade play in making urban...

L.A. County Sustainability Plan Update Draft Review Webinar

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The Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office is excited to share the draft 2025 OurCounty plan, which includes new and revised Actions emphasizing equity and climate resilience. This draft would not have been possible without stakeholder input during the eight workshops held and the over 3,600 surveys taken by community members. The draft is open...

(Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home – The Inheritance

Billy Wilder Theater 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy present (Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home. This film series explores the concepts of being housed and feeling at home amid ongoing displacement of communities. Featuring films, with director Ephraim Asili in-person: Kindah Jamaica/U.S, 2016 Shot in Hudson, New York, and Accompong,...

Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden – August 21

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, UCLA Botanical Garden's summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here. Skip the line and buy tickets ahead of time! Cash not accepted, and tickets not refunded. If...