UCLA Sustainability

Sunset Restoration Event with Mujeres de la Tierra
2023-09-09 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Five Points Habitat Restoration Project at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90056, United States
Join nature Nexus Institute (NNI) and Mujeres de la Tierra for a sunset restoration event at the Five Points Habitat Restoration Project at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area.
Enjoy a hands-on activity, plant walk, and habitat restoration work.
Please register for this event in advance HERE!
Email info@mujeresdelatierra.org for more information.

Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival 2023
2023-09-09 10:00 - 2023-09-10 18:00 | Los Angeles Union Station, 800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
All aboard! Grab family and friends and join Los Angeles Union Station for #TrainFestival2023 on September 9 and 10 to celebrate the past, present and future of train travel with activations and programs throughout the iconic Los Angeles landmark.

Railroad Equipment Tours & Displays
Model Train Displays
Architecture, Arts & Culture Tours
Information Booths
ShopLAUS
Music
Giveaways
Eateries & Amenities and more!

REGISTER HERE

Santa Monica Main Street Community Garden Open House
2023-09-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Main Street Community Garden, 2318 Main St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
Join for a stroll through this magical habitat just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Grab a complimentary cup of coffee and see what the buzz is all about. Might be the bees and butterflies, might just be the chatter about our new project, the 19th Street Community Farm and Wellness Center, coming soon to the Pico Neighborhood.
This event is free and open to the public.

GreenBiz Net Zero conference
2023-09-07 08:30 - 13:15 | Online
GreenBiz Net Zero is an online, collaborative experience that equips you with cutting-edge strategies proven to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions. Registration is free!
Mobilize your organization’s net-zero transition through small-group discussions, solution-forward workshops and illuminating keynotes — plus, gain access to all the recordings after the event. You’ll form quality connections with leaders across industries and sectors, including experts in carbon markets, transport, finance and policy.
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The Engine Inside Film Screening and Panel Discussion
2023-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Aero Theater, 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90403, United States
About the Film
The Engine Inside follows six everyday people from vastly different worlds who dedicate their lives to a simple, 200-year-old machine. Their trials and tribulations reveal the bicycle’s unique power to change lives and help build a better world.
Covering many different global issues—from climate change and indigenous trauma to socio-economic inequality and more livable cities —The Engine Inside sparks hope and agency in everyone it touches.
Live Panel Discussion
A panel discussion with Jason Kligier, Mobility Manager at City of Santa Monica and Cynthia Rose, Director Santa Monica Spoke, Co-founder of the Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance and Board Chair, California Bicycle Coalition & Bike LA will follow the film. More Panelists to be added.
The panel will be moderated by Ferris Kawar, Sustainability Manager, Santa Monica College.
REGISTER HERE

Green Building Corps Fall Cohort Zoom Info Session
2023-09-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
The USGBC-LA Green Building Corps (GBC) is a structured internship program that provides participants with valuable experience, relationships, and opportunities to contribute to green building projects with the goal to make the greater Los Angeles region healthier, more affordable, and sustainable for all.
This engaging online event offers an opportunity to grasp insights into the upcoming autumn cohort. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply curious, this session suits anyone keen on enrolling in the GBC Program.
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Secretary Speaker Series: Charging Ahead Toward a 100% Clean Energy Future
2023-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
California leaders have set a world leading target to achieve 100% clean energy over the next two decades. Californians are also rapidly shifting to zero-emission vehicles, which will increase electricity demand. As climate change intensifies, heat waves and extreme weather challenge our existing energy grid. How can California achieve our bold clean energy goals while maintaining reliable and affordable energy to power our communities and economy?
Join for a candid discussion with state energy leaders about how California is working to achieve this bold vision. They’ll discuss recent progress, current challenges, and the road ahead toward our clean energy future.
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30X30 Biodiversity Showcase Webinar Celebrating Biodiversity Week
2023-09-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
Join special guests to hear about important work happening across the state to protect, steward, and restore nature:

Alina Bodke, Los Angeles County Parks
Alison Young, California Academy of Sciences
Colin Barrows, Cactus to Clouds Institute
Mark Hennelly, California Waterfowl
Michelle Halbur, Pepperwood Preserve
Tiana Williams, Yurok Tribe Wildlife Division

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GRID Talks | Energy Sovereignty + Solutions for Indigenous Communities
2023-08-31 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Indigenous people worldwide are among the first to face the direct consequences of climate change due to their dependence upon and close relationship with the environment and its resources. Indigenous leadership is critical to addressing environmental justice and understanding their role in advancing renewable energy solutions in their traditional homelands. This webinar will bring together leaders to discuss how locally sourced and controlled renewable energy can allow Indigenous people from around the world to take control of their energy resources, keep local dollars in the community, and reap the long-term environmental and economic benefits of their investment.
GRID Talks is a webinar series that brings together leaders from the environmental justice movement to discuss issues related to clean energy access and community-centered solutions. The webinars seek to amplify the voices of GRID’s communities and share the stories, experiences, and work that are creating mission impact and systemic changes.
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Conversations with James: An interview with Isaias Hernandez
2023-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
James Page, Chief Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for The Nature Conservancy, speaks with Isaias Hernandez, an environmental educator and founder of QueerBrown Vegan. They will be discussing all things climate, diversity, veganism and more!
JOIN HERE

Smart Gardening Webinar - Organic Gardening
2023-08-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
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Smart Gardening Webinar - Intro to Composting
2023-08-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-17 09:00 - 10:00 | 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

Hydrogen’s Role in the Clean Energy Economy
2023-08-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
With both states and the federal government investing heavily in new hydrogen projects, hydrogen has re-emerged as a major topic of debate in climate, energy, and environmental justice circles. There are many unresolved questions about hydrogen, including the definition of green hydrogen, how to get hydrogen to where it is needed, and what its appropriate applications are. This webinar will examine the impacts of hydrogen on surrounding communities, the definition of green hydrogen, and appropriate deployment models and end uses for hydrogen as California builds a more equitable, clean energy economy.
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Summer Sustainability Workshop: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses
2023-08-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
ESG has quickly become a hot topic in the market, but what does it mean to your business?
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting is a framework that can help your company become a leader in the race to Net Zero while helping to retain and attract investors and stakeholders.
Understand the Net Zero mindset, identify the core challenges that must be addressed for an ESG effort to succeed, and take advantage of the many benefits of decarbonizing and electrifying your operation.
This two-hour virtual workshop will lay out a roadmap for companies to get started with corporate Net Zero strategies and provide tangible steps for making measurable progress towards your ESG goals, moving from compliance to performance for a decarbonized building and business.
The workshop will be presented by Verdical Group’s Rebecca Ramsdale (Director of Projects), Bobby Almeida (Director of Commissioning), and Ali Ronning (Project Manager).
REGISTER HERE

#MejorAfuera: Latino Conservation Week Achievement Awards Ceremony
2023-08-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
The Latino Conservation Week fun isn’t over! Join the #LCW2023 Achievement Awards Ceremony in partnership with Latino Outdoors.
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Smart Gardening Webinar - Water-Wise Gardening
2023-08-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Water-wise Gardening: create a beautiful drought-tolerant landscape and learn about grasscycling to fortify your lawn.
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

FREE Home Composting Workshops - Lopez Canyon
2023-08-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Lopez Canyon Environmental Center, 11950 Lopez Canyon Road, Sylmar, CA, 91342, United States
This workshop will teach you how to turn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Home composting is taught by a team of ten rotating LA Sanitation & Environment green waste specialists. Each participant will take home a free garden plant at the end of the event. Some workshops even have surprise guests!
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At Lopez Canyon, there’s free compost and mulch in bulk; please bring your own shovel and container to take as much as you need for your residential gardening project.

Sustainability and Environmental Programs Virtual Open House
2023-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join UCLA Extension for a free information session about its Sustainability Certificate, Environmental Studies Certificate, Sustainability and Business Management Specialization, and Food Studies Certificate programs. If you are a career changer or looking to enhance your skills, meet with a program counselor during an interactive Q&A session that will also include an explanation of the certificate’s benefits, including full-time or part-time scheduling.
REGISTER HERE

Smart Gardening Webinar - Small Space Gardening
2023-08-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Small-space Gardening: learn to grow plants in containers and set up a small-space worm composting system.
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

New Voters Project National Campaign Kickoff!
2023-08-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join Student PIRGs to officially kickoff their national New Voters Project! On this virtual webinar, you will hear from guest speakers and student leaders from across the country.
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Bike the LA River
2023-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Hollydale Regional Park, 5400 Monroe Ave, South Gate, CA, 90280, United States
Join LA Nature for All and Healthy Active Streets on a moderate difficulty bike ride.
Nature for All in partnership with Healthy Active Streets bring you this opportunity to explore the LA River on a bicycle. This ride is rated moderate and is open to the public. All individuals comfortable enough to independently ride a bike at a moderate pace for a sustained period of time are encouraged to attend.
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Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve
2023-08-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Abalone Cove Reserve, 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275, United States
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) to volunteer on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours.
PVPLC will be planting native shrubs and/or removing invasive weeds in order to improve habitat for protected wildlife species.
This event will meet at the entrance of Abalone Cove Reserve: 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
This event will be outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, and be sure to bring bug spray, sun protection, drinking water and a snack. Please also be prepared for mildly strenuous hiking to reach planting locations.
Please note that events may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Please check the event page at https://volunteerhub.com before leaving for the event.
All volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their release before they can volunteer. Volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
Thank you for your continued support of the Conservancy!
REGISTER HERE

FREE Home Composting Workshops - South LA Wetlands
2023-08-19 09:00 - 10:30 | South LA Wetlands Park, 5413 South Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90011, United States
This workshop will teach you how to turn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Home composting is taught by a team of ten rotating LA Sanitation & Environment green waste specialists. Each participant will take home a free garden plant at the end of the event. Some workshops even have surprise guests!
REGISTER HERE

Student PIRGs Civic Leadership Training Program - Activist Boot Camp
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-19 | 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 and opportunities for future leadership during the school year. Trainings and meetings will happen virtually. This is a 2-day boot camp, an accelerated version of the program.
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Some of the Skills you will learn
Building a team of student volunteers and leaders
How to use peer-to-peer tactics to mobilize students (phonebanking, class announcements, and in person events)
Organizing strategic in person and online actions and events
Developing campaign coalitions

Price Presents: Mending Metro
2023-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
With traffic continuing to snarl Los Angeles County’s freeways and an urgent need to reduce auto emissions to curb climate change, the need for public transportation has never been more urgent. But a recent sharp increase in crimes on our local train system has made riders more reluctant than ever to ride the rails.
Is there a fix? Join an in-depth discussion about how to mend the L.A. Metro system so that it can realize its promise to provide affordable, efficient and low-emission transportation.
Speakers
Jim McDonnell, Director, USC Price Safe Communities Institute; former Sheriff, Los Angeles County
Rachel Uranga, Transportation and Mobility Reporter, Los Angeles Times
Gina Osborn, Chief Safety Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Moderator: Genevieve Giuliano, Distinguished Professor and Margaret and John Ferraro Chair in
Effective Local Government, USC Price
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Studying Carnivores and Climates in the Past and Present with Dr. Anthony Friscia
2023-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Come join other UCLA Bruins in studying carnivores and climates in the past and present with Dr. Anthony Friscia.
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