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The 14th Annual La Kretz Center Public Lecture: Biotechnology for Conservation Success

Boyer Hall (Room 159) 611 Charles E Young Dr., Los Angeles, CA, United States

The UCLA La Kretz Center of California Conservation Science is excited to be hosting the 14th Annual La Kretz Center Public Lecture on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at Boyer Hall on the UCLA main campus. This year’s topic is Biotechnology for Conservation. For its 14th Public Lecture, the Center is honored to have Ben Novak...

Environmental Graduate Student Networking Reception 2025

Luskin School of Public Affairs, Third Floor Commons and Patio

All UCLA graduate students interested in environmental justice, sustainability, and climate resilience are invited to this free, cross-campus mixer! What to Expect: Discover student funding opportunities, jobs, internships, and campus resources Connect with peers who share your passion for the environment Enjoy appetizers and drinks in a relaxed setting Meet professionals and experts offering insights...

Closing the Circle 2025: From Excess to Access

Hershey Hall 801 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Join the Food Recovery Conference, part of Los Angeles Good Food Week. Presented in association with the UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies, FoodCycle, End Hunger LA, the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, and supported by the USDA SARE program, this gathering will bring together national speakers, local experts, and food recovery leaders to...

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden’s annual Fall Fest

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

This event is completely free to attend, no RSVP required! Spend an afternoon at the Garden with friends and family enjoying arts and crafts like weaving, button making, botanical illustration and more. Enjoy a talk from Assistant Director Allison Keeney about succulents and stick around to learn about basket weaving. Learn more at https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/event/fall-fest-2025/.

Botany Brown Bag with Dr. Pam Soltis

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

Join a new Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture Series! This Botany Brown Bag series is continued by Dr. Pam Soltis, who will give a talk titled “Using Natural History Collections to Address 21st Century Societal Problems.” Make sure to bring your lunch! This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required! Pamela...

Guided Botanical Garden Drop-in Tour – November 1

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

Join a Garden Guide for a tour of a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and...

Guided Botanical Garden Drop-in Tour – December 6

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

Join a Garden Guide for a tour of a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and...