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A Meet & Greet with Catalina Martinez
A Meet & Greet with Catalina Martinez
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
Conversations with the Chair: CA Energy Commission, David Hochschild
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 […]
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Student PIRGs Civic Leadership Training Program – Activist Boot Camp
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 […]
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Summer Sustainability Workshop: Designing for Decarbonization
Summer Sustainability Workshop: Designing for Decarbonization
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
Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting
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
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Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
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
New Voters Project Training – Working with your campus vote coalitions
New Voters Project Training – Working with your campus vote coalitions
Learn how to work with your campus communities to help register and mobilize student voters on your campus. REGISTER HERE
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BE HEARD: Working with Policy Makers
BE HEARD: Working with Policy Makers
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
Code Breaker: Solar, Battery & Zero Net Carbon Design — 2022 Energy Code
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 […]
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Free Countywide Mattress Recycling Event
Free Countywide Mattress Recycling Event
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 […]
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New Voters Project Training – Registering student voters 101
New Voters Project Training – Registering student voters 101
Learn how to work with your campus communities to help register and mobilize student voters on your campus. Learn the best practices for how to engage students peer-to-peer. REGISTER HERE
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WaterNow Alliance 2023 Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony
WaterNow Alliance 2023 Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony
Join us to celebrate this year’s cohort, who are advancing innovative, sustainable, and equitable water solutions in their communities! This year’s winners have led projects pushing for Spanish-speaking support for utility customers, supporting outdoor water conservation initiatives in underserved communities, creating space and support for the Black community within the water sector, championing outdoor water […]
High-Quality Jobs in the Clean Energy Transition
High-Quality Jobs in the Clean Energy Transition
Wage inequality in the United States has increased dramatically over the past 40 years, but historic new investments in climate and clean energy in recent federal legislation provide a significant opportunity to create high-quality jobs with strong labor standards. The Biden administration has also issued executive orders to encourage high-road labor standards on federally funded […]
New Voters Project Training – Running a non-partisan voter registration drive
New Voters Project Training – Running a non-partisan voter registration drive
Learn how to work with your campus communities to help register and mobilize student voters on your campus, including best practices and resources. REGISTER HERE
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Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting
Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting
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
Workshop: Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption with Curb Management
Workshop: Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption with Curb Management
Join the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) on Thursday August 10, from 10am to 12pm PDT for Accelerating EV Adoption with Automated Curb Management Strategies Workshop. Cities across the nation are working to reduce transportation emissions and encourage the adoption of zero emission vehicles, even as pollution and traffic congestion associated with e-commerce deliveries and […]
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Food and Film: Farming – Harvest
Food and Film: Farming – Harvest
In-person: Pre-screening Q&A with chef Alice Waters and farmer Alex Weiser (Weiser Family Farms and Tehachapi Grain Project), moderated by Laurie Ochoa (L.A. Times). Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first […]
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Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
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
Botanical Garden Tour
Botanical Garden Tour
Explore this living museum, featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join Garden Educators for a free guided tour of the garden. You’ll hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]
Break the Cycle of Fast Fashion
Break the Cycle of Fast Fashion
As part of its latest monthly meeting, the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) presents a talk on fast fashion. REGISTER HERE
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Studying Carnivores and Climates in the Past and Present with Dr. Anthony Friscia
Studying Carnivores and Climates in the Past and Present with Dr. Anthony Friscia
Come join other UCLA Bruins in studying carnivores and climates in the past and present with Dr. Anthony Friscia. REGISTER HERE
Smart Gardening Webinar – Water-Wise Gardening
Smart Gardening Webinar – Water-Wise Gardening
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
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Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting
Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting
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
Price Presents: Mending Metro
Price Presents: Mending Metro
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 […]
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Student PIRGs Civic Leadership Training Program – Activist Boot Camp
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 […]
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FREE Home Composting Workshops – South LA Wetlands
FREE Home Composting Workshops – South LA Wetlands
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 […]
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve
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: […]
Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
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
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New Voters Project National Campaign Kickoff!
New Voters Project National Campaign Kickoff!
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. REGISTER HERE
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Smart Gardening Webinar – Small Space Gardening
Smart Gardening Webinar – Small Space Gardening
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
2 events,
Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
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
Sustainability and Environmental Programs Virtual Open House
Sustainability and Environmental Programs Virtual Open House
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 […]
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FREE Home Composting Workshops – Lopez Canyon
FREE Home Composting Workshops – Lopez Canyon
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 […]
Smart Gardening Webinar – Water-Wise Gardening
Smart Gardening Webinar – Water-Wise Gardening
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
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#MejorAfuera: Latino Conservation Week Achievement Awards Ceremony
#MejorAfuera: Latino Conservation Week Achievement Awards Ceremony
The Latino Conservation Week fun isn't over! Join the #LCW2023 Achievement Awards Ceremony in partnership with Latino Outdoors. REGISTER HERE
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Summer Sustainability Workshop: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses
Summer Sustainability Workshop: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses
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, […]
Hydrogen’s Role in the Clean Energy Economy
Hydrogen’s Role in the Clean Energy Economy
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 […]
Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting
Smart Gardening Webinar – Intro to Composting
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
3 events,
Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
Smart Gardening Webinar – Organic Gardening
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
Conversations with James: An interview with Isaias Hernandez
Conversations with James: An interview with Isaias Hernandez
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
GRID Talks | Energy Sovereignty + Solutions for Indigenous Communities
GRID Talks | Energy Sovereignty + Solutions for Indigenous Communities
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 […]